The town’s law enforcement presence and welcoming community help make the town safe for tourists.
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York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
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Florida man drowns in Damariscotta Lake while swimming to retrieve boat
Witnesses told authorities that 74-year-old Richard Eason swam after his drifting boat for about 75 yards before he went under the water.
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Rain expected to dampen Memorial Day traffic in Maine
Despite predicted stormy weather and lower traffic volumes, Friday will still be the busiest travel day on the Maine Turnpike over the holiday weekend.
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Topsham police add comfort canine to ranks
Garver, a 10-week-old male English Labrador retriever, will work alongside a school resource officer as a comfort dog.
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Stuck railroad gates in Portland disrupt sleep, traffic at all hours
People in Woodfords Corner are worried about the safety of motorists driving around the gates and detouring onto narrow residential side streets.
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Report strengthens case for central emergency services building
A new report produced by Harpswell emergency services officials provides further evidence that building a central facility on Mountain Road would shorten response times and cost less than a proposed alternative. The report was created by a local working group after the Harpswell Select Board rejected a request by the Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department […]
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Public safety expenses make up largest share of Maine counties’ pandemic recovery fund budgets
While counties made deep investments in community projects and critical infrastructure, they budgeted more for emergency services, sheriffs’ offices and county jails.
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Maine Mall shoppers, workers concerned but resolved in wake of shooting
‘You sort of have to be comfortable,’ a kiosk manager said after returning to work Thursday. ‘It’s the only option we have.’
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After floods, Augusta updates Kennebec River warnings
The surprising storm in December 2023 led officials to reassess when warnings are triggered.