Maine schools report vandalism linked to social media trend

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Published
September 22, 2021

Maine schools report vandalism linked to social media trend

While most of the vandalism and thefts in Maine have been relatively minor, other school districts around the country have had more serious cases that led to criminal charges against students.
Published
September 16, 2021

Meet Nathan Thayer, York County Jail administrator

"I want to bring a culture of respect for one another," he said. "I'm big on respect for everyone - staff, residents, contract staff. That's where you start."
Published
September 13, 2021

Deschambault, Janelle, Plante, Beaudry named to Franco-American Hall of Fame

The four are among a dozen people inducted this year, in ceremonies at the State House last week.
Published
September 9, 2021

Piping plover numbers up overall, but declines seen in parts of York County

Fewer birds fledged in Kennebunk, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and at Pine Point in Scarborough, says Maine Audubon.
Published
September 9, 2021

Three seek two Town Council seats in Old Orchard Beach

Two people are looking to fill two seats on the RSU 23 board.
Published
August 5, 2021

Nominations available for Old Orchard Beach Town Council, RSU 23 School Board

Papers due Sept. 3 for Nov. 2 vote.
Published
August 1, 2021

Absence of Canadian visitors leaves void in Old Orchard Beach

While visitors from other U.S. states have kept the seaside community busy this summer, many miss the French-Canadian influx and wonder when, or if, they will come back.
Published
July 27, 2021

40-year sentence in brutal Old Orchard Beach murder stands

Maine justices deny the sentencing appeal of Dustan Bentley who pleaded guilty to killing his 65-year-old roommate.
Published
July 19, 2021

Old Orchard Beach Police responding to gunshot report, find drugs, guns, more

Police treated a man for a gunshot wound to the leg before he was taken to the hospital. They later executed a search warrant, and turned up methamphetamines, 3 dozen guns, and more, and have arrested a local man on drug charges
Published
July 19, 2021

Police seize 36 guns, ammunition and bulletproof vests after shooting in Old Orchard Beach

Howard T. Rowe, 35, was charged with aggravated drug trafficking.