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One crew member was injured in an explosion that occurred in the engine room of a cruise ship docked at the Ocean Gateway Pier in Portland. The ship had just arrived and was scheduled to stay overnight before departing the next day. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated, and the U.S. Coast Guard, along with other agencies, will investigate the incident to determine the ship's seaworthiness.
Portland police are warning car owners to be cautious as car thefts have significantly increased this year, with 66 vehicles reported stolen so far compared to 46 in 2022. The police have observed various methods used by thieves, including breaking windows and stealing cars left running with keys in the ignition. To prevent theft, car owners are advised to park in well-lit areas, lock doors and glove boxes, keep windows closed, and avoid leaving valuables in vehicles. It is also recommended not to leave a spare key in the same vehicle.
A 64-year-old woman in Porter, Maine, punched a black bear in the nose after it chased her dog, but the bear bit her in the wrist in response. The woman was treated for puncture wounds and the bear has not been seen since the incident. Authorities have set traps to capture the bear and advised residents to remove attractants from their yards and avoid getting between their pets and bears.
Maine State Police have identified the woman found dead in Southwest Harbor as Amber Robbins of Tremont, who they believe died in a hit-and-run crash. Police are investigating the incident but do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public. They are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Portland police are investigating the death of an unresponsive man found near the intersection of Franklin Street and Marginal Way. The death does not appear to be suspicious, and the man's cause of death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Police have taped off the area while they investigate the scene. No further details are available at this time.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a significant increase in the number of animals testing positive for rabies in the state, with 30 confirmed cases between January and May this year compared to 35 cases in all of 2022. Raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats are the most common animals in Maine to contract rabies, but all mammals are able to. To prevent the spread of rabies, people should take precautions around unknown animals, and cats and dogs over the age of 3 months are required by state law to be vaccinated against the rabies virus.
A serious accident occurred on the northbound side of I-295 near Mile Marker 10 in Falmouth, causing traffic to back up for miles. The road has since reopened after being closed for several hours. Maine State Police have not yet released details on the number of injuries.