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Portland Driver Arrested After Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash

Portland Driver Arrested After Police Chase Ends in Fiery Crash

A driver in Portland, Maine, Jace Murphy, 28, was arrested following a police chase that culminated in a fiery crash. The incident began on Sunday evening when Portland Police Department officers responded to reports of a crash and a vehicle speeding away on Deering Avenue. An officer attempted to stop the fleeing vehicle, but the pursuit was terminated in the Old Port area due to safety concerns. Subsequently, the driver crashed into the Portland Square parking lot, where the car caught fire. Murphy reportedly fled the scene on foot but was later apprehended by police. He faces multiple charges, including refusing to submit to arrest, attaching false plates, failure to stop, driving to endanger, eluding an officer, and failing to notify of a motor vehicle accident. Additionally, an outstanding warrant was noted. No individuals were hospitalized as a result of the crash.
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Maine Teen Dies, Two Injured After Vehicle Collision in Portland

Maine Teen Dies, Two Injured After Vehicle Collision in Portland

A 13-year-old boy has died and two other teenagers were hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Portland, Maine, on Saturday. The incident occurred on Warren Avenue near the I-95 overpass at approximately 8:46 pm. Portland Police officers responded to the scene, where a 48-year-old Portland man was driving the vehicle involved. Initial investigations suggest that a group of juvenile males was walking on the north side of Warren Avenue towards Riverside Street when three of them abruptly entered the roadway and were hit by the vehicle traveling in the same direction. The 13-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while two other boys, aged 14 and 15, were transported to Maine Medical Center. Several other juveniles walking with the group were unharmed. Authorities have not yet released the names of the teenagers involved.
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Scarborough Eighth Grader Dies in Portland Crash, Sparking Renewed Calls for Pedestrian Safety

Scarborough Eighth Grader Dies in Portland Crash, Sparking Renewed Calls for Pedestrian Safety

A 13-year-old Scarborough eighth-grade student, Abdulrahman Mohammed, was killed in a vehicle collision on Warren Avenue in Portland, Maine, on Saturday night. Two other teenagers, aged 14 and 15, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. According to Portland police, a group of teenagers was walking on the north side of Warren Avenue around 9 p.m. when they 'entered the roadway abruptly' and were struck by a vehicle driven by a 48-year-old Portland man traveling in the same direction. Mohammed was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred near a complex housing the Fitness Factory, Goldfish Swim School, and the Portland Sports Complex. The section of Warren Avenue where the crash happened lacks sidewalks, crosswalks, and streetlights, and has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. No charges have been filed against the driver, and police have not released further details regarding the vehicle or the teenagers' origin. Both Scarborough and Portland schools are offering counsel...
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An East Village Dumpling Spot Shuts Down

An East Village Dumpling Spot Shuts Down

Plus, a decades-old Brooklyn market — and more restaurant shutters
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Early Fall Foliage Emerging in Northern New England

Early Fall Foliage Emerging in Northern New England

As of September 12, 2026, New England is beginning to see early signs of fall foliage, with green leaves still dominating most areas. However, tints of color are emerging in northern pockets and drought-stressed regions. Locations such as Dixville Notch and Hollis in New Hampshire, Island Pond and Wolcott in Vermont, and Newcastle and Portland in Maine are reporting early color changes. Temperatures in northern New England are fluctuating between the 40s and 50s °F (4-15 °C), which is driving a moderate pace of color change. The first localized peak is expected in late September in Dixville Notch, while widespread peak colors in northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are anticipated in early October. Southern New England is experiencing warmer temperatures, delaying significant color changes.
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Margaret Chase Smith Became the First Woman Elected to a Full Senate Term

Margaret Chase Smith Became the First Woman Elected to a Full Senate Term

In 1948, Margaret Chase Smith achieved a significant milestone in American political history by winning the United States Senate election in Maine....
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MLB roundup: Yankees shut out Mets, move to brink of playoff berth

MLB roundup: Yankees shut out Mets, move to brink of playoff berth

By Field Level Media Sep 14 (Field Level Media) - Cam Schlittler pitched six innings of one-hit ball in taking the major league ERA lead, and the host New York Yankees shut out the New York Mets 2-0 on Sunday in the final game of the Subway Series.
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Orioles' Kyle Bradish goes on injured list with abdominal discomfort, ending season at 7-14

Orioles' Kyle Bradish goes on injured list with abdominal discomfort, ending season at 7-14

Right-hander Kyle Bradish has been put on the 15-day injured list by the Baltimore Orioles because of lower abdominal discomfort, effectively ending his season
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Red Sox Minor Lines: Willson Contreras drives in a pair, Tanner Houck throws three

Red Sox Minor Lines: Willson Contreras drives in a pair, Tanner Houck throws three

Worcester: L, 4-1 (BOX SCORE) The WooSox fell to the IronPigs (Phillies AAA) in more of a game of circumstance than anything. For every good thing that happened, there was a counter. The team only walked once, but they only struck out six times. John Holobetz struck out seven and pitched into the sixth, having […]
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Amtrak's Acela Service Connects Boston to New York City with High-Speed Rail

Amtrak's Acela Service Connects Boston to New York City with High-Speed Rail

Amtrak's Acela service provides a premium high-speed rail connection between Boston and New York City. Departing from Boston's South Station, the Acela offers travelers a comfortable and efficient alternative to driving or flying. The service is characterized by spacious seating, power outlets at every seat, and a quieter environment, catering to those who prioritize speed and business amenities. The earliest Acela train from Boston departs at 6:33 AM, with the last departure at 8:00 PM. The journey between these two major Northeast cities typically spans a few hours, offering scenic views along the route, particularly coastal stretches in Connecticut and historic architecture in towns like Mystic and New Haven. Travelers are advised to arrive at South Station 30 to 45 minutes before departure, though no formal check-in process is required for domestic rail travel.
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Former top cops agree: Detroit police chief crossed the line

Former top cops agree: Detroit police chief crossed the line

When embarrassing photos of Mayor Mary Sheffield appeared on social media, Detroit's top cop took action to try to take them down. That was a mistake.
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Sunday Patriots Notes: Week 1 loss won’t define season

Sunday Patriots Notes: Week 1 loss won’t define season

Notes and thoughts about the Patriots’ Week 1 loss, A.J. Brown landing on IR, and more.