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Photos: Hurricane Milton slams Florida

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1 year ago

October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton made landfall at around 8:30 p.m. near Siesta Key, about eight miles south of Sarasota, Florida.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the category 3 hurricane had estimated maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour.

The landfall occurred way earlier than expected after shifting southward.

Milton is expected to produce dangerous storm surges of up to 13 feet.

October 9

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Christian Burke stands at the door of his home, where he, his mother, and his aunt plan to ride out Hurricane Milton on the third floor overlooking overlooking Tampa Bay, in Gulfport, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Burke, who said his engineer father built the concrete home to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, expects his raised ground floor to get up to 8 feet of water in Milton. A boat deposited by Hurricane Helene sits lodged in the bay front park outside his front door.

The Segundo family, who evacuated from nearby Davis Island, plays a board game with their dog Cassie looking on, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, at Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown hotel in Tampa, Fla., — The Segundo family, who evacuated from nearby Davis Island, plays a board game with their dog Cassie looking on, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, at Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown hotel in Tampa, Fla.,

Max Watts, of Buford, Ga., walks in the parking lot to check on a trailer parked outside the hotel where he is riding out Hurricane Milton with coworkers in Tampa, Fla. Watts, who works for a towing company, was deployed with colleagues to Florida to aid in the aftermath of the storm.

Robert Haight looks around his destroyed house after it was hit by a reported tornado in Fort Myers, Florida, as Hurricane Milton approaches.

Ron Rook, who said he was looking for people in need of help or debris to clear, walks through windy and rainy conditions on a deserted street in downtown Tampa, Fla.,

Flight check-in kiosks are seen covered in protective plastic at a deserted United Airlines check-in counter at Orlando International Airport ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton, in Orlando, Florida.

Payton Wyse (L) and Andrew Goncharsky pack what they can as they evacuate their apartment before Hurricane Milton's arrival in Fort Myers, Florida. — Payton Wyse (L) and Andrew Goncharsky pack what they can as they evacuate their apartment before Hurricane Milton’s arrival in Fort Myers, Florida.

Salvador Gonzalez places plywood over the windows of a business before Hurricane Milton's arrival in Fort Myers, Florida. — Salvador Gonzalez places plywood over the windows of a business before Hurricane Milton’s arrival in Fort Myers, Florida.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force One leader Brandon Webb, right, addresses members of the task force before they deploy ahead of Hurricane Milton in Doral, Fla. — Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force One leader Brandon Webb, right, addresses members of the task force before they deploy ahead of Hurricane Milton in Doral, Fla.

October 8

Members of the Florida Army National Guard check for any remaining residents in nearly-deserted Bradenton Beach, where piles of debris from Hurricane Helene still sit outside damaged homes, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, on Anna Maria Island, Fla.

In this NASA handout, Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm at the time of this photograph, is pictured in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Yucatan Peninsula on October 8, 2024 seen from the International Space Station as it orbited 257 miles above.

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Maine High School Boys Basketball Tournament: 5 Standouts from the Class B South Quarterfinals

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10 hours ago

February 17, 2026

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Maine High School Boys Basketball Tournament: 5 Standouts from the Class B South Quarterfinals

After a day off from play, the Maine high school basketball tournament returned to action Monday. The Class B boys quarterfinals took over the Portland Expo all afternoon and into the evening. Here are the standouts from the four games.

A senior guard, Martin posted a game-bests 19 points and 5 assists to go with 4 steals and 3 rebounds to lift the sixth-seeded Knights to a 68-63 win over No. 3 Lake Region. He also made an efficient 8 of 12 shots in knocking off the same team that sent Poland home last year.

Martin isn’t just a basketball player, he won the Campbell Conference Player of the Year in the fall as a quarterback safety for Poland’s football team. The Knights won a combined seven games Martin’s first two years of high school.

“Honestly, if I was freshman and sophomore me and I was telling myself I’d be in the quarterfinals, I would never believe it,” Martin said, per the Portland Press Herald. “Our guys have turned our program around completely and I’m very proud.”

The duo combined for 48 of 57 points for the No. 2 Panthers in a 16-point victory over No. 10 Lincoln Academy.

Nguyen, a senior and Mr. Maine Basketball semifinalist, erupted for 27 points on 12 of 17 shooting. The 6-3 senior guard also added 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals.

Donlin, a 6-3 junior forward, scored 21 points, hauled in five rebounds and blocked two shots. The Panthers built a double-digit halftime lead that went mostly unchallenged.

The No. 4 Clippers held seeding with a 63-56 win over No. 5 Leavitt, and the 6-4 senior forward posted 13 points on 5-8 shooting and game-highs of 9 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. Five different players scored 10+ points for Yarmouth in a balanced effort.

The 5-10 sophomore guard scored a game-best 21 points in the top-seeded Wildcats 63-45 win over No, 9 Gray-New Gloucester. He made 7 of 13 shots and all five of his free-throws, plus puled down five rebounds and posted two steals and assists apiece for the reigning state champs.

Class B South Semifinals schedule
Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Portland Expo

No. 6 Poland vs. No. 2 Medomak Valley, 5 p.m.
No. 4 Yarmouth vs. No. 1 York, 6:45 p.m.

Games will be streamed on WHOU.live.

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Gas prices hold steady across Maine in 2026

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22 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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Gas prices hold steady across Maine in 2026

MAINE (WABI) – Gas prices in Maine have continued to hold steady in 2026.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Maine is $2.89.

That is three cents cheaper than the current national average of $2.92 a gallon.

This time last year, the average price of gas in Maine was $3.09 a gallon.

Meanwhile, the average price of diesel is up this week compared to last week.

The current average is now $4.34 per gallon which is an eight cent increase.

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Waterville Police say Hannaford closure was a false alarm

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February 16, 2026

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Waterville Police say Hannaford closure was a false alarm

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) – The Waterville Police Department is investigating after a false public alarm led to the closure of the Hannaford at JFK Plaza.

This update comes after police asked the public to avoid the building due to a safety issue.

In an updated post the department said that Hannaford will return to normal business hours.

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