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This Year’s Farm Walk is for the Birds – and the Fun
Matt McAdam mows a path across McDougal Orchards fields in advance of the Springvale Farm Walk. Residents and visitors will have a chance to walk from farm to farm in the agricultural pocket of Springvale during the weekend of July 27 and July 28 to celebrate Maine Open Farm Day.
Dover, New Hampshire, Drive Thru Employee Goes Above and Beyond in Awkward Situation
Although using a header that reads 'Dunkin App' seems like this is going to be some kind of ad, it's not. But, quite simply put, customers to any Dunkin around New England and beyond have two ways to make their ordering experience more convenient. Wait in line at the drive...
Olympic diver Jessica Parratto gives us a tour of her New Hampshire hometown
New Hampshire native Jessica Parratto is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But first, she gave NBC a tour of her hometown. The Olympic diver shared some of her favorite places in Dover, New Hampshire, including popular hotspots. “Growing up, we used to practice at the outdoor pools in the...
Tech outage: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital cancels appointments; NH 911 system restored
Mass General Brigham, which includes Wentworth-Douglass Hospital of Dover, announced "all previously scheduled non-urgent surgeries, procedures, and medical visits are cancelled Friday" due to the global software outage. "Mass General Brigham remains open to provide care to patients with urgent health concerns in our clinics and emergency departments, and we...
Rochester shooting: Jason Levesque indicted on attempted murder charge
DOVER — Jason Levesque of Rochester was indicted Thursday on charges alleging he shot a neighbor six times in April, according to Joachim Barth, assistant Strafford County attorney. Levesque, 44, has been incarcerated since his arrest April 8, four days after the shooting that resulted from a dispute between...
Yarmouth streets bustle with joy at the annual clam festival
YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Thousands of people lined the streets in Yarmouth Friday to get a taste of summer at the annual clam festival. “It's a beautiful night, finally, and it's just fun to be here and just enjoying the summertime,” said Cape Elizabeth resident Mike Schmidt. Crowds were jam...
Fallen New Hampshire Air National Guard commander honored at Pease Air National Guard Base
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — A procession and motorcade took place at Pease Air National Guard Base on Friday for Brig. Gen. John Pogorek. Around 500 to 1000 people paid their respects to the commander and his family. Pogorek was killed in a hit-and-run on Monday, July 8, on Crown Point...
Cape Elizabeth beach closed after paddleboarders spot shark fin off coast
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) - A shark sighting in southern Maine. On Friday morning, a couple of paddleboarders saw what looked like a shark fin off the coast of Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth. The fin was spotted by others and lifeguards were alerted. That’s when the staff followed protocol, raising...
'Landlords are in season': Sticker placed on Portland business causes unease
PORTLAND, Maine — A sticker that reads "Landlords are in season," was placed on the front of Vitalius Real Estate Group in Portland earlier this week, and local landlords said they now feel targeted. Brit Vitalius, the owner of Vitalius Real Estate Group, said he views this incident as...
Nice and cool again tonight, beautiful weekend ahead
Another cool night is expected with lows in the 50s for most and clear skies. Humidity stays low this weekend with highs in the 80s. There is a small chance for a passing shower on Sunday. Otherwise, a mainly dry and comfortable weekend is expected. The weather stays quiet early...
RETRO FIND: 1980s pickup truck fueled by alcohol
PITTSBURGH — Rising gas prices have always had people looking for a different option. In 1980, Ray Healey decided to do just that. Healey modified a pickup truck so it would run on alcohol. He built his own alcohol still and used corn, apples, potatoes and other vegetables to...
Portland man charged after allegedly firing gun in residential area
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police arrested a man early Friday morning after he allegedly fired his gun in a residential area. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at 355 Woodford St. around 7:17 a.m., according to a news release from the Portland Police Department. Police identified a suspect...
Multiple people hospitalized, including 2 infants, after 2-vehicle collision in Woolwich
WOOLWICH (WGME) -- Multiple people have been taken to the hospital, including two infants, following a two-vehicle crash in Woolwich on Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 1 and Montsweag Road around 9:40 a.m. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office says the driver of a Subaru Outback was...
Lynda Mandolyn finds a loving bliss on the sugar-sweet ‘Little Dreamer’
The ripple effect of Red on Red Records, and the legacy that Justine Covault left behind before her unexpected passing a little over a year ago, continues to be felt across the New England music scene. Lynda Mandolyn, the Portland, Maine artist known for her work in Tiger Bomb, Crystal Canyon, and others, was part of the label, and today (July 19) releases “Little Dreamer,” the second of two singles originally slated for Red on Red.
$10K donated to Finding Our Voices in Westbrook Strong 5k
Finding Our Voices was awarded $10,000 at the Westbrook Strong 5k by Laurie and Gary Rairdon who started the race event 11 years ago to commemorate their son who was killed in domestic violence. Five hundred runners and walkers including many children as well as dogs gathered at Riverbank Park...
Bath on alert as rabid foxes stir fears of repeat outbreak from five years ago
BATH (WGME)-- Five years ago, rabid fox attacks plagued the city of Bath. Now, some fear history may be repeating itself after two foxes, in the last three weeks, tested positive for rabies. Since a rabid fox attacked and bit her fiancé's boot three weeks ago in their own backyard,...
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