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Diesel fuel spill near Kennebunk beach prompts warning from officials

Oil Spill · Kennebunk

Diesel fuel spill near Kennebunk beach prompts warning from officials

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

The fire chief is advising people not to swim or enter the water near Gooch's Beach until Friday morning.See the Story

Crews battle early morning fire at a condo in Ogunquit

Ogunquit · Ogunquit

Crews battle early morning fire at a condo in Ogunquit

Coverage: 2 sources

It's unclear if anybody was hurt when flames spread to multiple units at a home on Ocean Meadows Drive.See the Story

Detour in Biddeford after burning trash dumped on street

Biddeford · Biddeford

Detour in Biddeford after burning trash dumped on street

Coverage: 2 sources

BIDDEFORD, Maine — A cleanup effort is underway after a garbage truck driver was forced to dump burning trash onto a street in Biddeford. Crews responded to a garbage truck fire on Pomerleau Street around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Biddeford Fire Department says the garbage truck driver dumped the load of burning garbage on the street, which is standard when a load of garbage catches fire. The fire has been extinguished but the cleanup operation…See the Story

Mykal Kilgore Sings 'Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat' in Ogunquit Playhouse's GUYS AND DOLLS

Now running at Ogunquit Playhouse is Guys and Dolls, which continues through July 19, 2025. The production is directed and choreographed by Emmy Award winner Al Blackstone. Leading the cast are María Bilbao (Sweeney Todd) as Sarah Brown, Mykal Kilgore (The Wiz National Tour) as Nicely Nicely Johnson, Bianca Marroquín (Chicago) as Miss Adelaide, Rob McClure (Mrs. Doubtfire) as Nathan Detroit, and Tony Award nominee Ephraim Sykes (Ain’t Too Proud)…Ogunquit · Ogunquit Read Article

Obituary: Chad Raynard Grover

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WATERBORO - Chad Raynard Grover, 44, passed away at MaineHealth – Biddeford on June 17, 2025, with his family by his ...Waterboro · Waterboro Read Article

50 Years of Authors for the 50th OOB Festival! - Breaking Character

To celebrate the 50th year of the OOB Festival, explore all of the 50+ OOB alumni authors who have other work in the Concord Theatricals catalog.Old Orchard Beach · Old Orchard Beach Read Article

Alleged getaway drivers testify in Biddeford murder trial

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Lorenze Labonte, 27, is being tried on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Ahmed Sharif in November 2023. On Thursday, jurors heard from Labonte's younger sister, and 2 men who say they drove Labonte to Massachusetts after the shooting.Biddeford · Biddeford Read Article

Garbage truck fire leads to clean-up effort in Biddeford

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Biddeford Regional Communication Center received a 911 call about the fire around 4:30 a.m., prompting a response from both the Biddeford fire and police depts.Biddeford · Biddeford Read Article

Obituary: Scott Spencer Kittredge

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OLD ORCHARD BEACH - Scott Spencer Kittredge, 78, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on June 22, 2025 from Advanced Parkinson’s ...Old Orchard Beach · Old Orchard Beach Read Article

Fire prompts evacuation at South Berwick assisted living facility

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

No injuries were reported, according to the South Berwick Fire Department.Evacuations · South Berwick Read Article

Biddeford man accused of murder denies he was masked shooter

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Lorenze Labonte is facing charges in the shooting death of Ahmed Sharif in 2023.Biddeford · Biddeford Read Article