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Elderly woman confronts thief

GRAY — The search was on Wednesday for a woman who burst her way into a local home the night before, threatened an elderly woman with a club and stole medication. To protect the victim, Cumberland County Sheriff’s investigators would not release her name or address. At about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said, the thief […]

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Tree branch impales leg of ATV rider in Gray

GRAY, Maine (AP) — An ATV rider had his right leg impaled on a tree branch while riding in Maine. Forty-seven-year-old Bruce Brown, of Falmouth, was riding on a trail in Gray when the accident happened Monday. WMTW reports that Brown was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland with what authorities said was not […]

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Extreme heat to continue through Thursday

GRAY, Maine (AP) — Temperatures have reached 90 degrees across most of Maine for the third straight day. The National Weather Service says the mercury topped 90 degrees Tuesday in Portland, Bangor and Caribou — marking the third day in row of extreme heat. Butch Roberts of the National Weather Service says the last time […]

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Forest ranger to give demo at wildlife park

GRAY – A Maine forest ranger will be at the Maine Wildlife Park with his truck to demonstrate and display the equipment and tools of his trade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Forest rangers oversee the long-term management of forest resources, protecting the forest from the effects of fire, insects, disease […]

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Ice Fest volunteers get free ticket LEWISTON — A few more volunteers are needed to assist LA Arts with the Ice Fest this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. There are both indoor and outdoor activities, including live music, food and drink, ice sculptures and more. Volunteers get […]