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Woman shot in Lewiston, Massachusetts man arrested
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after police say a woman was shot in Lewiston early Friday morning. Police say they responded to100 Blake St. around 2 a.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they say they found a 46-year-old woman suffering from...
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Rain Clears for 70th Olde Bristol Days Weekend Celebration
From lobster boats to parade floats, the 70th Olde Bristol Days was celebrated all weekend long, all over the Pemaquid Peninsula. After concerns dissipated over inclement weather, the customary Olde Bristol Days parade took place on schedule on Saturday, Aug. 10. Bagpiper Jack Shattuck and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Chief...
Meet Carmen Reed, Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty
Carmen Reed is a people person, and enjoys helping clients navigate the process of buying and selling their home. Previously a director of the Chamber of Commerce, she has always loved being involved in community and sharing her passion for Midcoast Maine. A native of Wiscasset, Carmen currently resides in Nobleboro, with her husband Michael Prentice, and their three sons. Together, they own and manage Bayside Plumbing and Heating.
Machias Savings Bank donates $100k in community grants
MACHIAS -- Machias Savings bank is donating just over $100,000 in community grants to 23 organizations around the state. According to a release from Machias Savings Bank the Bank provided grants to 23 organizations around the state, including:. Agassiz Village. Alfond Youth & Community Center. Avesta Housing Development Corporation. Big...
Car crashes into utility pole in Standish; part of Route 35 down to one lane
STANDISH, Maine — A stretch of Route 35 in Standish is now open to one lane of traffic after a car crashed into a utility pole, according to officials. A dispatcher with the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center said Friday morning's crash happened in the area of 201 Bonny Eagle Road.
South Portland residents experience sticker shock over property tax bills
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland's exploding real estate market over the last five years has compelled the city assessor to conduct an equalization of property assessments, as mandated by state law. This reassessment is leading to significant tax increases for many residents of Maine's fourth-largest city, some of...
Too much copper found in West Paris water, boil order still in effect
WEST PARIS (WGME) -- There's yet another problem with the water in West Paris. In addition to E. coli, there's also too much copper in it. A boil water order has been in effect throughout the town since April because of a damaged reservoir cover. Then in July the water...
Child dies after being hit by a truck while riding bike in Sabattus
SABATTUS, Maine (WMTW) - A child has died following a collision in Sabattus on Thursday afternoon. Police confirm to Maine’s Total Coverage that the juvenile was riding a bicycle from Hillside Drive onto Litchfield Road at around 2:22 p.m. when he was hit. An early investigation reportedly found that...
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival shares new route for this year
LEWISTON, Maine - Organizers of the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival are letting the public know the event’s annual parade will have a new route this year. The parade will kick off at 10 Saturday morning from the intersection of Main and Elm streets in Auburn and will head through New Auburn on its way to Lewiston.
Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
Families raise concerns over state of Sanford cemetery
SANFORD (WGME) – There is controversy in Sanford over the care and rules at a local cemetery. Susan Coates and her sister, Carol Curit, saw online photos of Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford, where their parents are buried. "They were just covered with grass,” Coates said. “You couldn't read them."...
Waterfront concerts continue to grow as venue nears completion
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Waterfront Concerts have come a long way. ”It isn’t as hard to book acts in Bangor, Maine as it once was,” said Alex Gray of Waterfront Concerts. The venue is almost finished construction-wise and has housed artists and bands known around the world.
Brunswick residents worry about trees being cut down for sidewalk renovation project
BRUNSWICK (WGME) – People in Brunswick are worried the heart and soul of Maine Street is being changed, one tree at a time. Construction is underway for Brunswick’s downtown renovation project. Part of this includes the replacement of the sidewalks, which the town says is necessary. "We haven't...
Kathleen Turner leaves stage during performance of musical at Ogunquit Playhouse
OGUNQUIT, Maine — A spokesperson for the Ogunquit Playhouse said actress Kathleen Turner left the stage during a performance of a musical she is starring in at the Maine theater. Carol Chiavetta, the theater's director of marketing and communications, told Maine's Total Coverage that Turner started feeling ill during...
Kayaker alive and well after kayak capsizes near Ogunquit-York line
YORK (WGME) -- A kayaker is alive and well after his kayak capsized near the Ogunquit-York town line Thursday afternoon. According to York police, someone saw a kayaker go out into the water with a jacket on and a large bag. An hour later, the witness saw the kayak drifting...
Strong summer sales help these family-owned bookstores get through the slow season
“My Economy” tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy. Joanna Reese is the co-proprietor of Food for Thought in Norway, Maine, and the Maine...
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