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Police say the suspect in a Sunday afternoon shooting died by suicide as officers were responding to a house on Appletree Lane.

Wells Police Investigate Shootings that Left 1 Dead & 1 Injured Wells Police say one man is dead and another hospitalized, both due to gunshot wounds. The incident was reported just after 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. Wells Police responded  to a report of a shooting at 36 Appletree Lane, with assistance from the Ogunquit Police Department. Officials say while police were making their way to the scene, Shaun Simmons, 57 of Wells, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An initial investigation...

Updated on March 11, 2021 at 8:33 am NBC Universal, Inc. A Maine beach made the top 10 on Tripadvisor’s 2021 list of the top 25 beaches in the United States. Ogunquit Beach, in Ogunquit, beat out all beaches in the Northeast and all beaches south of it until Florida. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The wide strip of southern Maine sand snagged seventh best on the 2021 ranking and is in the company of Florida, California and a num...

KENNEBUNK, Maine – The town is proposing significant changes to its process and fees for beach parking permits. Currently, residents can get their first vehicle permit for free, while second and third ones cost $5 and $10, respectively. According to Finance Director Joel Downs, the town is proposing $5 for every permit, starting with the first. Another proposed change: license plate numbers would be printed on the permit, restricting a permit to a particular vehicle. “That’s very much o...

Briefs Share Biddeford Food Pantry president Don Bisson, left, presents Biddeford businessman Jim Godbout with a plaque of appreciation for his $15,000 contribution to the pantry after a snowstorm caused water damage to the facility. BIDDEFORD Plumber honored for helping food pantry The Biddeford Food Pantry president Don Bisson recognized Biddeford businessman Jim Godbout with a plaque of appreciation recently for his generosity on behalf of the pantry. Godbout, president/CEO of Jim Godbout P...

Lynda Clancy Wed, 03/03/2021 - 3:45pm The KeyBank in Camden has been a tireless supporter of car washes over the past decades as various community groups have raised funds with the generosity of the bank allowing them to use their water and parking space. In this photo from years past, Dancers from the Rockport Dance Conservatory pose in their Tutus they wore to wash cars on Saturday at Key Bank. (Photo by Chris Wolf) KeyBank, in Camden. KeyBank is closing five branches in Maine, inc...

OGUNQUIT, Maine — From Ogunquit Playhouse stars, to generations of families visiting the seaside community, to local friends, Amore Breakfast has welcomed customers the same way for more than 25 years — with fun and inviting retro décor, music of the 50s and 60s flowing through the air, and Leanne Cusimano greeting them as family. “What I truly and honestly feel is our customers saw this as a home away from home and me as sort of the mom at the door saying, OK, come on in. It’s time fo...

Commentary: Regional coordination is key to tackling climate action in Maine The Southern Maine Regional Sustainability and Resilience Program is helping six York County towns address climate change impacts and advance resilience efforts. By Abbie Sherwin and Karina GraeterSpecial to the Press Herald Share Southern Maine is uniquely poised to advance meaningful climate action through bold leadership by our towns and the innovative approach of the Southern Maine Regional Sustainability and Res...

The best beaches in Maine Lonely Planet Editors 1 March 2021 For millions of years, Maines ragged coastline has been expanded by vast volcanic explosions, eroded by glaciers and the crashing north Atlantic surf, and fractured by continental drift. What remains today is a dramatic, romantic landscape dotted with postcard-perfect lighthouses, towering evergreens, and fascinating hints at the Pine Tree States geologic past. The water may be chilly, but Maines coast boasts some of the most interest...