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A blaze at 417 Dugway road claimed a home and pet in the early hours of Sunday, fire officials said. The home's sole occupant was able to make it to safety.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers navigates through scenic North Conway, and uncovers the history of the ski town

OSSIPEE — After listening to tearful testimony Monday, Judge Mark Attorri tried to do the impossible: give comfort to the family of Brooke Barron and justice to Harold Hill, her

Andrew Compton "Andy" Holmes, 89, of Southport died July 1, 2023 at Lincoln Health Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Andy was born Nov. 4, 1933 in Middletown, Connecticut to G. Britton Holmes and Marian S. (Compton) Holmes. Andy graduated from The...

Andrew Compton "Andy" Holmes, 89, of Southport died July 1, 2023 at Lincoln Health Miles Campus in Damariscotta. Andy was born Nov. 4, 1933 in Middletown, Connecticut to G. Britton Holmes and Marian S. (Compton) Holmes. Andy graduated from The...

Early reports were that two people might have been inside the burning building although it was later reported that everyone had gotten out of the building safely. 

Firefighters were called to the home at 6:50 p.m. Thursday.

Brownfield firefighter recovering after injury responding to wildfire WMTW © Provided by Bangor WABI-TV WABI BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) - A firefighter is recovering in a hospital after he was hurt responding to a wildfire in Brownfield. Brownfield Fire Chief Richard Perreault says he was rushed to Bridgeton Hospital by ambulance as crews from several departments worked to contain the fire off Farnsworth Road. Perreault did not share the firefighter’s name but added he was alert ...

FRYEBURG — A barn attached to a farmhouse was destroyed by fire Wednesday at 1178 West Fryeburg Road. The homeowner reported the fire at 11:53 a.m. When firefighters arrived, the barn was engulfed in flames and were heading toward the farmhouse, Fryeburg Fire Chief Andrew Dufresne said. All the animals had been removed from the barn when firefighters arrived, Dufresne said. The barn is a complete loss, but crews saved the home, which had some smoke and water damage. With electricity cut off t...