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Old Orchard Beach Pier in line for national honor

The landmark’s owner says voting in USA Today’s Best Boardwalk contest indicates the pier will finish in the top 10.

Ricky Plummer is accused of starting a 42-acre marsh fire last month in Old Orchard Beach.

Police say Nicole W. Gagnon reported the robbery in an attempt to obtain prescription medications.

Ricky Plummer says he discarded a cigarette butt in Old Orchard Beach marsh grass, but investigators say the evidence points to an intentional act.

by Gillian Graham May 9, 2016

Police say the suspect broke into an occupied unit late Sunday night.

The nests are reported in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Old Orchard Beach.

by From staff reports April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

After her wallet was stolen, he buys her enough gas for the drive.

The fire starts in a marshy area near the Little River on a day when the Maine Forest Service rates the fire danger ‘very high.’