Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures the sights of the annual Fourth of July celebration in Augusta.
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Driver dies after crashing into Windham apartment, causing gas leak
The car struck the apartment building’s natural gas meter.
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For Mainers, Fourth of July means family, freedom
They celebrated America’s 250th birthday at the Ocean Park Independence Day Parade in Old Orchard Beach.
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Sinclair Broadcast executive lists $16.5M Cape Elizabeth mansion
David D. Smith is selling one of two summer homes he owns on Cunner Lane.
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Where did Maine’s 24/7 restaurants go?
Maine used to be home to several round-the-clock dining options. Now, the only restaurants offering a hot meal in the wee hours are 4 Burger King locations.
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The most famous paintings of Maine, after ‘Christina’s World’ | Column
We asked art experts (and AI) for their picks.
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Robbins Lumber co-owner dies from explosion injuries
Alden Robbins, who died Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the third person to die as a result of the Searsmont fire and explosion in May.
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Another firefighter released from hospital nearly two months after Searsmont explosion
Lt. Katie Paige, of Belmont, was discharged from Maine Medical Center on Friday after suffering severe burns during the May lumber mill fire.
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Sullivan motorcyclist dies in head-on Hancock collision
Jim Hoyt, 44, died at the scene Friday morning.
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Wardens recover body of Standish man who drowned in Poland
51-year-old Todd Bradeen died after falling off his paddleboard in Lower Range Pond.