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Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
Maine business that uses beer to create soap now offering gluten-free options
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine maker, who creates soap with beer, is expanding her business. It's been a year and a half since CBS13 last spoke with Elaine Kinney, the brains behind White Pine Bath & Brew. "I've been expanding a lot physically, growing out of my space a...
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Sheriff identifies man who died, woman hurt in Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON, Maine — Police are investigating a deadly crash in York County Thursday morning. Officials say a Lebanon resident called 9-1-1 at around 5:20 a.m. after they found a crashed motorcycle and two people lying in a field. Investigators responded tot he 300 block of River Road, and found...
'Astrocar' exhibition brings retro-futuristic art to Maine Classic Car Museum
ARUNDEL, Maine — The Maine Classic Car Museum will host “Astrocar,” an art exhibition opening on Friday, July 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. “We’re pleased to welcome back New England artist Michael Sjostedt to our museum with a fresh and exciting new series of automotive art,” said Gene Prentice, president of the Maine Classic Car Museum. “Over the past few years, Michael has created unique artworks and interactive workshops that have intrigued and delighted our museum visitors.”
Kennebunk High School announces fourth quarter honor roll for 2023-24 school year
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for 2023-24 school year. Clark Abrahamsen, Mason Alexander, Adam Alsabbagh, Zayd Alsabbagh, Alina Auriemma, Rowan Awbrey, Carys Ayers, Maya Bear, Nicholas Brackett, Aiden Buch, Maggie Canniff, Elijah Coleman, Isabella Columbus, Emily Crone, Enzo D'Elia, Luke Davis, Michael Draghetti, Lena Eid, Hana Garriepy, Sophie Garrity, Clare Haley, Teagan Hanson, Emily Hawes, Helen Ilyas, Mary Jensen, Charlotte Johnson, Zoe Little, Reese Manikian, Heather Martel, Ava McCourt, Nettie McCrum, Brooke Midgley, Jonah Murray, William Murray, Eliza Nass, Maxwell Nass, Trinity Noble-Polchies, Kellan O'Brien, Cadence Paul, Catherine Peacock, Charles Pentland, Kallen Peterson, Prescott Plourde, Sawyer Pow, Mia Provencher, Rosin Raymond, Caelyn Schulte, Sofia Sharood, Mackenzie Snow, Ella Stackhouse, Isaac Tarring, Faye Todd, Emma Tremblay, John Tremblay, Marina Valliere, Jackson Wells, and Griffin Whitney.
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
City Council Approves Nomination of Biddeford’s Next Assessor
The Biddeford City Council has approved City Manager James Bennett’s nomination of Deanne Vail as the City of Biddeford’s next Assessor. Vail joined the City of Biddeford as the Assistant Assessor in April 2022. She came to the City as an experienced Certified Maine Assessor Level 2, having previously served as the Deputy Assessor for the Town of Bar Harbor and a Property Appraiser at Maine Revenue Services.
Official Statement Condemning Political Violence and Upholding Democratic Values
Mayor Grohman and the City Council have signed the following joint statement:. "The City of Biddeford stands united in condemning political violence and upholding democratic values. The strength and integrity of our democratic system rely on the principles of free speech, peaceful protest, and civil discourse. Political violence in any...
Thunderstorms leave minor damage after passing over New Hampshire, Maine
CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE (WGME) -- Severe weather made its way across Maine and New Hampshire Wednesday, and many areas were hit with heavy rains and wind. There were not many damage reports from the storm system, but for a few people the heavy rain left behind some destruction. “It was...
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