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Published
June 23, 2019

CMP misled the public, mismanaged rollout of new billing system

A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that layers of Central Maine Power management misjudged the enormity of changing over to a new billing system, leaving thousands of angry and frustrated customers.
Published
June 20, 2019

Old Orchard Beach hires Portland’s former fire chief

Fred LaMontagne retired from Portland's fire department in 2012.
Published
June 19, 2019

Youth baseball tournament coming to a site near you

The second annual Lighthouse Classic will take place this weekend at multiple sites, including college venues, The Ballpark, and Goodall Park in Sanford.
Published
June 17, 2019

Pairs of nesting piping plovers in Maine hit record numbers

The Coastal Bird Project attributes the recent success in large part to increased educational outreach to beachgoers.
Published
April 23, 2019

Former Maine man accused of having at least 4 wives expected to admit to bigamy

Michael Middleton, 43, who lived most recently in Old Orchard Beach, faces as much as 7 years in prison in New Hampshire and could face charges in other states as well.
Published
March 25, 2019

Man indicted in New Hampshire on bigamy charge being held in Maine

Former Old Orchard Beach resident Michael Middleton faces numerous counts, including domestic violence assault.
Published
March 20, 2019

Our View: Fewer cars, cleaner air should be goal for Maine transit

A modernized and greener system will help create jobs and reduce emissions.
Published
March 19, 2019

Police charge Old Orchard Beach man with murder in roommate’s killing

Police say Dustan Bentley killed William Popplewell, a man he met while staying at Portland's Oxford Street Shelter.
Published
March 5, 2019

Flags lowered across Maine until Sunday to honor fallen Berwick firefighter

Gov. Janet Mills' announcement Tuesday comes as first responders around New England prepare to pay tribute to Capt. Joel Barnes at a public memorial Sunday.
Published
March 3, 2019

Body of fallen firefighter escorted in procession to Old Orchard Beach

Berwick Fire Capt. Joel Barnes, who perished Friday while battling an apartment house blaze, was a 2005 graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School.