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How to safely enjoy the water in Maine as temperatures rise

by Chloe Liversidge and Teddy Almond July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

With 90-degree days expected this week, officials encourage people in Maine to be prepared for potentially dangerous swimming and boating scenarios.

Community, News

Fire destroys barn, badly damages home in Casco

by Rory Sweeting June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

All residents were OK, but the barn was ‘totaled’ and the attached house was left uninhabitable.

Community, News

Sebago Lake scenic overlook in Standish closed at night due to vandalism

by Madeleine Kaptein June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

The parking lot will be closed from dusk to dawn for at least three days.

Community, Cops & Courts, News

Waterboro man arrested, charged with dragging Limington landowner with ATV

by Madeleine Kaptein June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Devin Lafrance is facing multiple charges stemming from the altercation last week.

Fact Brief, Maine, News

Are about 3,000 Americans injured by beach umbrellas every year? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that windblown beach umbrellas can kill or cause serious injuries, and that proper anchors should be used to prevent incidents.

Community, Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Times Record

Brunswick man accused of killing neighbor pleads not guilty

by Katie Langley May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Tanner Dostie, of Brunswick, appeared at a Portland courtroom Thursday to plead not guilty to the murder of his neighbor, Dennis Blasens.

Community, Maine, News, Times Record

Victim in Brunswick killing remembered as proud Navy vet who put others first

by Katie Langley and Dana Richie May 19, 2026May 26, 2026

At memorial services Tuesday, friends and family members remembered Dennis Blasens not for the way that he died, but for the generous way that he lived.