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Crews respond to house fire at Pine Point Beach in Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Scarborough firefighters responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon. At 2 p.m., crews were on scene of ...

Officials warn beachgoers of possible great white shark sighting off Scarborough

Many people, including surfers, continued to enjoy the water at Higgins Beach on Tuesday, where there are no lifeguards on duty. Scarborough officials say this notice is being shared for public ...

10-Foot Great White Shark Spotted Near Popular Maine Beaches as Police Issue Warning

A great white shark, 'estimated to be 10-12 feet in length,' has been seen near popular beaches in Maine, according to authorities, who obtained drone footage of the sightings.

Group of Scarborough residents concerned about pace of local development

Community leaders say they see housing development as beneficial, but some residents say the pace of growth is putting a ...

Crews battle fire in Scarborough

SCABOROUGH, Maine (WGME) -- Crews are battling a structure fire in Scarborough. The fire is at 26 Driftwood Lane. Roads in the area are closed. Avoid the area. Video Quality Speed 00:00 00:50 A ...

Shark sightings increasing in Kennebunk, Ogunquit and Scarborough, but are there actually more sharks?

Sharks are being spotted along the coast of southern Maine more and more frequently, but according to one shark expert, a ...

Officials issue warning after shark spotted off Scarborough, Maine

Officials in Scarborough, Maine, are warning that a large shark has been spotted off the coast the past two days. In a statement Tuesday, police said the shark appears to be a great white that is ...

Maine residents face food insecurity after SNAP benefits stolen

According to DHHS, 300 Maine households have been affected, resulting in $76,000 in lost benefits. John, a lifelong ...