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Airbnb in Westbrook, Maine Had a Hidden Camera in the Bedroom
Sometimes it amazes me the things that I stumble upon on YouTube. When watching a video from CNN about how some Airbnb owners have put hidden cameras in their rentals, I thought, "Well, that can't be happening in Maine." Seconds later, the story cuts to Westbrook, Maine. This is very creepy.
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Lawsuit filed in response to man's overdose death in Cumberland County Jail
PORTLAND, Maine — The family of a Maine man who died of an overdose in the Cumberland County Jail has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Portland. Records indicate that James Mannion, of Wells, died of fentanyl poisoning in August 2022 after spending seven months in jail on charges including alleged drug possession.
30-Year-Old Man Died after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 30-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after crashing a motorcycle into a guardrail on Route 5 in Limerick. The Maine State Police said Christopher Mannion of Scarborough was riding a 2007 Honda around 1:41 pm when he lost control and hit a guardrail. Troopers said Speed Appears to be a...
High heat blasts Maine again with storms brewing Wednesday
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's Total Weather is forecasting impact weather through midweek due to a combination of high temperatures and humidity levels in the state. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory because the heat index could reach up to 100 degrees in parts of Maine, including Portland.
Portland City Council passes one affordable housing project, delays a second
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A pair of new projects could bring more than 130 new apartments to Portland. Monday, the council heard pitches from two developers. Councilors voted to move forward on an 80-unit project, but a second plan will now have to wait for another vote. “Right now, in this...
Maine man says police threatened to arrest him for drone video of neighbor's house
POLAND, Maine — A Poland resident says police threatened to arrest him after he took drone video of a neighbor's house, the same house where a Cumberland County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested on domestic violence charges. Carl Shane was showing off his drone during a cookout on July...
Maine Amateur Women's Golf Championship tees off in Saco
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Round one of the Maine Amateur Women's Golf Championship teed off Monday at Biddeford-Saco Country Club. Eighty-eight golfers braved the high heat and humidity. Cecily Whiting out of the Woodlands leads the way at 4 over, with Jade Haylock one shot back. Maria Chianchette is third at...
Portland City Council approves funding for affordable housing project, stalls vote on another
PORTLAND, Maine — Plans for an affordable housing development that would bring dozens of new rental units to Portland’s Woodfords Corner neighborhood will move forward after the City Council voted on key funding for the plan Monday night. $942,000 in affordable housing trust funds will go towards two...
The Number of Superstars Who Have Performed at Maine’s Fryeburg Fair Will Shock You
These days, Maine has been blessed with more than a few world-class music venues, like the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Aura in Portland, the Cross Insurance Arena, and Bowl in the Pines Amphitheater in Sidney. That was not always the case, though. At one time, it was Maine’s agricultural...
Feels like 100° this afternoon
Another hot and humid day today with feels like temperatures reaching 95-100 degrees during the afternoon and evening. Mostly sunny to partly sunny skies are expected and there is a small chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm, mainly during the morning hours. The high heat gradually eases as the...
3 Northern New England Cities Rank Top 10 Least-Stressed in the US
Stress. We all have it, but the past few years have really ramped it up. From a pandemic to inflation, natural disasters, and crime rates, it's been a wild ride. But there's some good news to come out of our corner of the country. Two of our local gems, Nashua, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine, are living the good life, and just ranked in the top 10 least-stressed cities in the US.
Who Needs Shark Week When Maine Has ‘Lobsteroids’
What if gigantic lobsters took over Maine? It's not very pretty but it made a hilarious movie. Lobsteroids is a cult classic. The movie basically combined Maine lobsters, Maine Rock and Roll bands, and Maine Steroids into one silly movie mess. You see, the steroid-injected lobsters, driven by the noise and frequency of Rock and Roll, try and take over Portland. Hilarity and carnage ensue.
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