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Dozens ride to raise money for four-year-old girl's medical treatments
AUGUSTA, Maine — Dozens rode to fundraise in Augusta on Saturday for a four-year-old girl's medical treatments. Held by the Red Knights of Maine Chapter Four, the group consists of former EMS workers and firefighters and often hosts fundraising rides to support the community. Thirty-one riders started in Gardiner...
New Bus Service Launches From Portland To Lewiston/Auburn, Maine
Buses are most likely the most convenient and affordable form of public travel in the United States and now we have a commuter bus travelling from Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, Maine. According to WMTW, the Maine Department of Transportation contracted with RTW Management Inc. for this pilot program, "The LAP," with...
New book by local author, ‘THE LEWISTON SHOOTINGS: An All-American Tragedy’
On October 25, 2023, Robert Card II walked into a bowling alley and then a sports bar in Lewiston, Maine with a semi-automatic rifle, multiple clips of ammunition, and a deeply-rooted paranoia. In the span of just over fifteen minutes, he killed eighteen innocent people, wounded thirteen more, and destroyed the sense of security that the 1.3 million citizens of what the FBI had recently designated “America's safest state” previously enjoyed.
Jen Nittolo From Winterport In Central Maine Idol’s Friday Finale
A Winterport resident could win a cool 10 grand this Friday night!. Cheer Jen on this Friday night, as she goes for the crown! Remember, this is how Julia Gagnon got started!. After weeks of intense competition, this Friday night, is the grand finale of Central Maine Idol. One of Maine's best singers could win a cool $10,000!
Maine College Football Coaches Luncheon kicks off start of new season
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- The 17th annual Maine College Football Coaches Luncheon kicked off at Bowdoin College Monday. Coaching staffs from Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Husson, Maine Maritime, UNE and the University of Maine were on hand talking football and helping to grow the game in Maine. For the coaches, Monday's luncheon...
Trail walk at Pineland Farms Wednesday July 24
Nine of us walked the Shaker Bog trail. We found the heat bearable under the tree canopy and with the slight breeze from the bog. The trail has multiple trees across the path but it was maneuverable for all of us. It’s a quiet location where we saw two loons.
Second Gentleman Emhoff to attend fundraising event in Falmouth
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- Wednesday, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Maine. The Maine Democratic Party confirms Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will be at a private fundraising event in Falmouth. They say this trip was planned before President Joe Biden decided not to run for re-election.
With Walgreens as long-term tenant, Portland building is sold to NY investor for $6.25M
A retail property leased to Walgreens in Portland that was on the market for a little over a year recently found a buyer who considered it a good investment. Cam Kenmar 3 LLC bought 616 Forest Ave. from Riverwood Commercial Properties Inc. for $6.25 million. Chris Pascucci and Brian Dano...
UPDATE: Man and woman died after 2nd chase in 3 days with police
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -We have new information about a deadly crash on the Finson Road in Bangor Monday morning that killed two people. Police have confirmed this was the second chase the pair was in with police in the last three days. Bangor Police say 39-year-old Sheena Soctomah-Rolfe of Orono...
The love on stage at Maine State Music Theatre isn’t staged. It’s real.
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Darien Crago and Daniel Plimpton, two of the lead actors in Maine State Music Theatre’s production of "White Christmas," portray a couple who fall in love and become engaged. Playing the roles did not require a tremendous leap of imagination. They met 10 years ago...
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
The Ogunquit Playhouse is filling its summer nights with a little night music- literally. “A Little Night Music” is a sophisticated musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler set in early 20th century Sweden. The story revolves around a complex web of relationships and romantic entanglements among the privileged upper class.
Thank you to the Town of Camden, its residents and Garden Tour visitors
On behalf of the Camden Garden Club, it is my pleasure to thank the town of Camden and the many residents and visitors who helped make the Club's 76th Annual Garden Tour on July 18 a rousing success. The Camden Police Department, Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, and St....
Thomaston Town Manager's Report delivers Dragon Cement update: No plans to sell plant, close quarry
Kara George, Thomaston Town Manager, issued the following on current operations of Dragon Products in Thomaston:. I am pleased to provide an update on the current operations of Dragon Cement in Thomaston, following recent discussions with the company's Executive Vice President from South Carolina. Distribution Model: Dragon Cement has successfully...
Leading with Heart: York Hospital nears fundraising goal for new cardiac lab
YORK, Maine — York Hospital has raised $4.9 million toward its $6.4 million goal for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. "The 'Leading with Heart' campaign is crucial for ensuring our community has access to the best cardiac care possible," said York Hospital President Dr. Patrick Taylor. "We are calling on our community, partners, and supporters to join us in this transformative journey to better serve our patients – and save lives."
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