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3-year-old child, dog found dead in car while mother says she was camping, court records say
KOLD News 13 - Arizona
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August 12, 2025
BANGOR, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Pennsylvania mother has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her 3-year-old daughter. Kelly Brown, 40, appeared in court on Monday, where a judge set her bail at $50,000. Court records...
Great white shark seen near popular beaches in Maine
KNOX Radio - North Dakota
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SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine's most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. Scarborough's marine resource officer got word of the roughly 10- to...
Officials share beach safety tips as rip currents hit Maine
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 12, 2025
First responders for Maine beaches are putting out safety warnings after swimmers were rescued from a rip current at Ogunquit Beach, Monday. “Come August, when the storm season starts to roll in, the currents start to pick up," said Ogunquit Ocean...
NHPR Folk Show Music and Dance Calendar 8.17.25
New Hampshire Public Radio
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August 18, 2025
NHPR Folk Calendar of virtual and actual concerts, open mics, contradances, etc Monday, August 18, 2025 edition Many event announcements have short lead-times. Check the NHPR Folk Show Facebook page for timely announcements. Monday, August 18,...
Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a warning from police
KPRC - Texas
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August 12, 2025
SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine's most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. Scarborough's marine resource officer got word of the roughly 10- to...
Maine’s school funding formula has long been called inequitable. Changing it is complicated.
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 10, 2025
Superintendent Maria Libby is grateful that in her 28 years with her Camden-based school districts, voters have never rejected a school budget. But she also knows that her residents shoulder a greater tax burden than others in the state. “I am...
NH police speeding crackdown on I-95 nets 35, 2 drivers topped 120 mph
Foster's Daily Democrat - New Hampshire
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HAMPTON FALLS — A Maine woman and a Massachusetts man driving over 120 mph were among 35 drivers who were stopped for excessive speed during a traffic enforcement initiative conducted by the New Hampshire State Police. On Sunday, Aug. 17, troopers...
Portland, Maine, Is One of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.—Here's How to Eat Your Way Through It
AOL
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Jon Bilous/Alamy Stock Photo Dusk over Portland’s waterfront.The minute I crossed the Piscataqua River Bridge connecting New Hampshire to Maine, I felt a gnawing in my belly. The weather was classic coastal New England: cold, wet, and foggy. At...
2 trending New England beach destinations will ‘beat the end of summer heat,’ according to Airbnb
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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August 12, 2025
Travel Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine Office of Tourism By Kristi Palma August 12, 2025 | 1:24 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. Airbnb users are...
Rescue at Ogunquit Beach leads to renewed safety reminders
News Center Maine
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August 12, 2025
The lifeguard deputy captain at Ogunquit Beach said a rescue on Monday involving a group of children was preventable. OGUNQUIT, Maine — A trip to the beach turned dangerous this week when several children were caught in a strong outgoing tide at...
Crash on Maine Turnpike causes heavy delays near Falmouth
WGME - Maine
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FALMOUTH, Maine (WGME) — Take caution and expect delays on the Maine Turnpike near Falmouth. Anyone driving traveling northbound on the Maine Turnpike are facing significant delays due to a motor vehicle crash at mile 52 in Falmouth. The incident...
Dozens of drivers clocked going more than 90 mph on I-95, state police say
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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August 18, 2025
THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING WHAT HAPPENED. NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE POLICE TRIED TO STOP EXCESSIVE SPEEDING TODAY ON I-95. IT WAS PART OF A TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE THAT LED TO OVER 35 DRIVERS STOPPED AND 50 OBSERVED SPEEDING BY AIRCRAFT. IT...
Lifeguards make successful water rescue at Ogunquit beach
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 12, 2025
The Ogunquit Fire Department says a water rescue that happened Monday afternoon should never have happened.The fire department shared video to its Facebook page that shows lifeguards using a jet ski to rescue several swimmers from the water at...
Mom claims she fell in Maine river as girl, 3, died in vehicle, police say
NBC 10 Boston - Massachusetts
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August 12, 2025
A Pennsylvania woman, who is is currently in police custody in Maine after being charged with manslaughter in the death of her child, allegedly told police she left her 3-year-old daughter and the family's dog in a vehicle for more than 15 hours...
Check Out The Video: Authorities Warn Folks Of Possible Great White Spotted In Waters Off Scarborough, Maine
Q106.5 - Maine
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August 12, 2025
The Scarborough Police Department is warning Mainers who are heading into ocean waters along the southern part of the state to be wary of what might be around them when boating or swimming (as you always should be.) Crescent Beach Maine Located...
Drone video shows great white shark spotted near Maine beaches
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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August 12, 2025
The Scarborough Police Department in Maine is sharing drone video that shows a great white shark that was spotted near local beaches in the past two days.Police said that on Monday, Scarborough Marine Resource Officer Daryen Granata received a...
Palm Beach County’s best daycation dining escapes
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Top of The Ben: Spruzzo rooftop bar peers over the downtown West Palm waterfront. (RICHARD GRAULICH/The Palm Beach Post)Palm Beach Post FilesOysters and Champagne are served at Spruzzo, the rooftop bar at The Ben boutique hotel in downtown West...
Video: Great white shark sighting near beach prompts warning in Maine
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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August 12, 2025
Local News Drone footage taken drone footage taken on Monday around 10:00 a.m. depicting a 10 to 12 foot great white shark swimming near Richmond Island. David Lancaster via Scarborough Police Department By Sana Muneer August 12, 2025 | 5:42 PM 1...
Video: Large great white shark sighting near popular Maine beaches prompts police warning
NECN - Massachusetts
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Police in Scarborough, Maine, issued a warning Tuesday morning after a large great white shark was spotted in local waters. "The Scarborough Public Safety Team would like to inform the public of a potential shark sighting in local waters,...
What Condé Nast Traveler says is Nevada’s most iconic dessert
Reno Gazette-Journal - Nevada
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Basque cheesecake — also known as burnt Basque cheesecake — was named Nevada’s most iconic sweet in Condé Nast Traveler’s new “50 States, 50 Desserts” list, which spotlights a signature dessert for each state. The crustless cheesecake, baked at...