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2 youth detention center escapees are captured in Maine, Massachusetts
Two juveniles who escaped from Maine’s youth detention center and fled in a stolen a car are in now police custody in Maine and Massachusetts, officials said Tuesday. One of the escapees was captured early Tuesday after crashing a stolen car in Georgetown, Massachusetts, and the other was located hours later by officers responding to a hit-and-run involving a stolen vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, officials said. Their identities were not released by Maine officials because of their age.
The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
Cruisin’ for a Cure car show raises over $21,000 for Maine Children’s Cancer program
The 10th Annual Cruisin’ for A Cure Car Show, hosted by New Dimensions Federal Credit Union, on June 1, 2024, was a huge success! Held at the Robert LaFleur Airport, the event saw 168 car owners and enthusiasts as well as hundreds of spectators come together for a day filled with classic cars and community spirit, all in support of a great cause.
Maine Things To Do | Maine Lobster Festival, Great State of Maine Air Show, Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 4. When: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. When: 8:30 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. ride begins. When: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. When: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 4. Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend. Where: Wild blueberry...
Maine man out on bail accused of trafficking meth and cocaine
SABATTUS (WGME) -- Authorities say a Maine man, who was out on bail for drug trafficking offenses, has been arrested again for trafficking meth and cocaine. The MDEA says 34-year-old David Strout of Sabattus was arrested on Wednesday and charged with unlawful aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs, (methamphetamine), unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs (cocaine), and violation of bail conditions.
Major Changes Coming to New Balance’s Operations in Central Maine
Not only is New Balance one of the most recognizable footwear brands in the country, the company is also one of the largest employers in Central Maine. Now, big changes could be coming to the company's Central Maine operations. New Balance in Skowhegan, Maine. In December of 2022, it was...
Maine PUC declines to investigate Casco Bay Lines ferry rate increases
PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you're planning to head out to one of Casco Bay's islands, you may want to double check the ticket prices. Tuesday, the Public Utilities Commission declined to look further into new rates for the Casco Bay Lines ferries, essentially approving them. The rate change nearly doubles...
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