Two species of rare beaked whales beached in Maine within weeks of each other

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Published
July 16, 2020

Two species of rare beaked whales beached in Maine within weeks of each other

The first, a Blainville's beaked whale, was found in York, while the second, a Sowerby's beaked whale, was found in Phippsburg just a few weeks later. Local experts say these deep-diving whales should not be in coastal waters, but have no clue as to what brought them here or what happened to them.
Published
July 16, 2020

Maine man charged with robbing York store at gunpoint

Police say Michael W. Marble robbed a gas station in York and was later identified as a suspect by corrections officers, police said.
Published
July 12, 2020

York convenience store robbed at gunpoint

A slender young man held up Mr. Mike's Mobil on Route 1 early Sunday, police say.
Published
July 11, 2020

For southern Maine beach towns, mask ambassadors are summer’s front-line workers

Three towns in York County are using state grants to pay for new employees who help visitors follow coronavirus safety rules.
Published
July 7, 2020

Scuba diver’s body found near Nubble Light in York

The incident occurred a day after another diver was rescued in the same area.
Published
July 6, 2020

York town employee rescues diver in distress

A 57-year-old diver was exhausted and struggling in the current near Nubble Lighthouse when he was rescued Monday morning, according to police.
Published
July 1, 2020

John ‘Jack’ Dunfey, New England businessman and peace activist, dies at 96

Dunfey, a World War II veteran who helped develop the Maine Mall, dedicated much of his life to fostering world peace and social justice.
Published
June 30, 2020

York police locate woman reported missing last week

Alice Schmidt of Cape Neddick was found safe a week after she was last seen, police reported Tuesday morning.
Published
June 27, 2020

York police seek help in search for missing woman

82-year-old Alice M. Schmidt of Cape Neddick has been missing since Tuesday afternoon and suffers from memory issues.
Published
June 15, 2020

Businesses struggle to survive in strangely quiet York Beach

The summer season there and in other coastal Maine towns is off to a vastly different start this year because of the coronavirus and restrictions on visitors from out of state.