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Oversight may have led to Southwest Airlines flight using closed runway at Portland Jetport
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board says that the flight crew of a Southwest Airlines plane that took off from a temporarily closed runway at the Portland Jetport last month did not realize the runway was closed on that day. The Federal Aviation...
'It's a really fun weekend': The Camden Classics Cup sets sail for eighth year
CAMDEN, Maine — The Camden Classics Cup is in its eighth year with festivities in full swing. The three-day event began on Thursday with the regatta kicking off Saturday at noon. Over the days, events vary from a classic car show, harbor cleanup, and a youth regatta. When Lyman-Morse,...
From a Race Track to a Movie Theater
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - From a racetrack to a Movie theater Folks at Spud Speedway have found a unique way to give back to the community. For the first time, there will be two drive-in movie nights at Spud Speedway. Tonight and Saturday, folks will be able to watch movies on a 20-foot wide by 12-foot-tall LED screen at the track. All they have to do is get their free ticket at one of the Big Cheese Pizza or Freshies locations.
Third Arrest Made In Connection To A Death In Cushing Earlier This Month
A total of three people, so far, have been arrested in connection with the death of a man from Waldoboro earlier in the month. Last week, the State's Chief Medical Officer identified the victim as 45-year-old Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro. First arrested was 41-year-old Mark Gagne, after authorities processed the...
Knox Clinic now accepting new adult counseling patients
ROCKLAND — The Knox Clinic is now accepting new patients aged 18 and older for free counseling services. This opportunity is available to those who are uninsured, underinsured, or members of the dental clinic. “Our dedicated team, including Justine Charbonneau, LMSW-cc, and Reba Richardson, LCPC Intern, is committed to...
Augusta officials warn of potential traffic delays Sunday during Ironman race
Drivers in the Augusta area are advised to allow extra time to get to their destinations Sunday as more than 2,300 athletes compete in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. The competition features a 1.2-mile swim in the Kennebec River, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. It’s half the distance of a full Ironman triathlon.
Caribou’s new code enforcement officer aims to tackle blight aggressively
CARIBOU, Maine — After more than a year, Caribou has a new code enforcement officer who wants to explore ways that the city can combat its most blighted properties. In May 2023, former code enforcement officer Ken Murchison retired, leaving the city without a full-time person to investigate complaints and inspect nuisance or potentially dangerous properties. With no qualified applicants stepping forward, that left City Manager Penny Thompson the acting officer, but other job duties meant she often had to prioritize larger code issues.
The Boulos Company introduces Blaze Pizza to ME with 2,920 s/f lease
Scarborough, ME Blaze Pizza is coming to 451 Payne Rd., leasing 2,920 s/f from Miser Investments, LLC. The Boulos Company’s Joe Italiaander and Chris Gallagher arranged the transaction on behalf of Blaze, concluding a multi-year search across the greater Portland market. The location, at the corner of Payne Rd....
Rep. Golden introduces amendment to block plans to consolidate Hampden mail processing facility
Democratic Congressman Jared Golden has introduced an amendment to an appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 that would block plans to consolidate a mail processing facility in Hampden to southern Maine. The U.S. Postal Service decided to consolidate after conducting a review last November. A public hearing earlier this year...
A room with a view to community service
Community. Devotion. Philanthropy. These are just three of the words used to describe the late Eliot Winslow during the Winslow Community Room Dedication on Friday, July 12 at the Boothbay Region YMCA. Winslow was well known in the community as a great story-teller with a big sense of philanthropy. He...
Sanford Native Living His Baseball Dream
By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator. Sanford native TJ Curley is living out one of his childhood dreams this summer, donning the jersey of his hometown team, the Sanford Mainers, in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). For Curley, a homeschool student who graduated from Sanford in 2023,...
City Council July 16 Meeting Summary
Newly promoted Sanford firefighters (left to right) Assistant Chief Brian G. Watkins, Capt. Gregory Jones and Lt. Jayme Lappin. Sanford city councilors approved a new business for the airport, heard updates on local public works projects and recognized public safety workers at their regular meeting July 16. All members were present, with Executive Administrator Lorisa Ricketts attending via Zoom.
Speedway 95 – Wednesday July 24 RESULTS
After 2 weeks of cancellations due to inclement weather, Speedway 95 was finally able to race on a Wednesday night. First on the agenda were the make-up races from the July 10 rain out, which were originally scheduled for July 17, but were rained out again. On July 10, the only feature completed before the program was washed out was the Road Runners. Donny Silva of Hudson took the win. Nicholas Wark of Etna finished 2nd, followed by Seth Woodard of Plymouth, Doug Woodard of Plymouth and Marcus Sapiel of Bradley in that order. On July 24, the make-up races for the July 10 rain-out were completed prior to the beginning of the regularly scheduled July 24 program.
Rockport names members for wastewater task force, asks Camden to create companion committee
ROCKPORT — At a special meeting July 23, four Rockport residents and one Camden resident were named by the Rockport Select Board to a new task force with a specific mission: To study the costs and benefits of a collaborative approach for improving wastewater treatment systems in the Towns of Rockport and Camden, including a municipal utility district.
More Arrests in Lewiston Drug Bust
Lewiston Police say a search warrant lead to arrests and drug seizure at 149 College St in Lewiston. The warrant was the result of ongoing drug investigations. Officers and MDEA Agents located 14 people inside the home. As a result of the investigation 5 individuals were charged. Arrested were:. –...
Maine’s WIGY Cuts Ties with Morning Duo Mark and Sara
After four years, Bennett Radio Group’s 105.5/95.7 WIGY (WIGY-AM) in Lewiston, Maine has cut morning hosts Mark Turcotte and Sara Poulin. July 24 was the station’s last day to air the WIGY Breakfast Club, with the duo’s departure announced on social media. The. , “Bennett Radio Group...
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