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Published
September 26, 2022

Stonington man identified as driver killed in three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95

Police: William Stevenson, 53, died Saturday morning when his BMW was hit from behind in the northbound lanes of I-95 in West Gardiner.
Published
September 24, 2022

Pandemic shortages limit OUI arrests, but numbers still climb

The number of OUI arrests has jumped dramatically in some southern Maine communities, a trend public safety officials say traces back to the pandemic.
Published
August 11, 2022

Broken sewer pipe closes Wells Harbor for 5th time since July

Town officials said an emergency repair began Thursday and that the harbor will be closed to swimming, kayaking and fishing until the town feels the risk of failure has been eliminated.
Published
August 9, 2022

In Wells Harbor, sewage pipe breaks prompt precautions against swimming, fishing

The Wells Sanitary District was going to replace a sewage pipe under the harbor in October, but now hopes to start early after four breaks in the past month.
Published
July 29, 2022

Prosecutor says Wells teen who fatally shot niece meant to kill brother

York County Superior Court Justice Richard Mulhern must decide whether to continue denying bail to Andrew Huber Young, 19, basing the decision on whether there's probable cause the defendant intended to kill someone.
Published
July 28, 2022

Pardue calls audible, will tackle Wells town manager job

In January he announced plan to retire from his position as Kennebunk town manager and restart a consulting business.
Published
July 17, 2022

Lightning strikes CVS pharmacy in Wells

Most of the damage was confined to the roof and no injuries were reported, the fire department says.
Published
May 24, 2022

Wells man held without bail in death of his toddler niece

Andrew Huber Young, 19, who is charged with murder, was ordered to have no contact with his father and brother, who were injured in the shooting at their family home Saturday. He also is barred from contact with the mother of Octavia Huber-Young, the toddler who was shot and killed.
Published
May 23, 2022

Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction

A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal's request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.
Published
May 23, 2022

Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say

Police say that Andrew Huber Young, 19, got in a fight with his brother and was kicked out of the family house, only to return hours later with a gun, firing shots that killed Octavia Huber-Young. She would have turned 2 in July.