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Search Underway for Missing Woman in Maine
State police in Maine are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman last seen 10 days ago. Friends of Heather Cote, 39, told Maine State Police that she was last seen in South Portland around June 15. State police, which is assisting with South Portland Police Department with the investigation, is asking anyone with information to contact detective…
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The Best Small Town to Visit in the US Is in New England, List Says
The best small town to visit in the United States is right here in New England, according to a new survey ranking the top 25. Scenic Bar Harbor, Maine, home to a year-round population of less than 6,000 residents, was named the best small town to visit in the country by U.S. & World News Travel Report. Less than 300…
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Officials Expect Summer Tourism Rebound In New Hampshire
New Hampshire officials expect spending on summer tourism to rebound to near 2019 levels. The state Division of Travel and Tourism Development is predicting there will be nearly 3.5 million visitors to New Hampshire this summer, with spending reaching $1.8 billion. Summer is typically the busiest season for tourism in the state. Last summer, visitation dropped 15% because of the…
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Fire At Well-Known Family Lodge in Vermont Under Investigation
A shed fire at a well-known family lodge in Vermont has authorities seeking information. Officials in Stowe, Vermont responded to the Trapp Family Lodge, located at 700 Trapp Rd. in Stowe, around 7:30 p.m. Saturday where they discovered a shed fully engulfed in flames. While firefighters worked to put out the blaze in the shed at the lodge, which authorities…
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2 Killed in Vermont Apartment Fire
Two people were killed as the result of a fire in an apartment building in Burlington, Vermont, early Saturday. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire around 5:14 a.m. at 199 King St., a six-unit, three-story complex. Two men in separate apartments — 31-year-old Michael Loyer and 55-year-old Henry Burawa — were found unconscious, Burlington police said. One of them…
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Inmate Dies In Maine State Prison
An inmate serving a 17-year sentence for gross sexual assault in Maine died in custody on Thursday, authorities announced. Matthew Fleury, 51, died early at 12:55 a.m. at the Maine State Prison in Warren. The cause of his death has not been announced, but officials said it was not related to COVID-19. The state police and medical examiner’s office were…
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Here's How COVID Will Change Your Experience Skiing in NH
Getting excited to hit the slopes in New Hampshire this winter? Be ready for a few changes brought on by the coronavirus. New Hampshire’s Reopening Task Force released guidance for the ski industry on Friday, which puts several notable guidelines in place for the upcoming season. Guests checking into the mountain should be asked a series of questions when...
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Maine Couple Dead in Murder-Suicide
Two people are dead in an apparent murder suicide in Greenville, Maine. Maine State Police announced that 73-year-old Linda Coffman and her husband, 71-year-old Stephen, were found dead inside their Beech Street home in Greenville on Friday. It is believed that Stephen first killed his wife before killing himself, according to police. Investigators believe the couple hadn’t had contact...
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Vermont's COVID-19 Numbers Tick Up, But Its Positivity Rate Still Leads US, Gov. Says
While Vermont reported 61 new coronavirus cases over the last week — an increase from 39 the week before — the news delivered by Gov. Phil Scott and his administration at a news conference Friday was mostly positive. Finance Commissioner Mike Pieciak said the slight increase was due in large part to college students returning to campuses across the Green…
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Missing Elderly Woman Found Alive in Maine After Silver Alert
Joyce Benner, 97, was found safely Friday morning following the issuing of a Silver Alert in Jefferson, Maine. Benner turned up in Waterville, about 45 minutes to the north of her home. Her family had grown concerned after she left her home in Jefferson late Thursday night, citing memory issues.
