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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.
Beat The Heat at These 5 Portland, Maine Bars Serving Frozen Cocktails
We're used to hot and humid summers here in Maine, but usually for a small stretch of a few days at a time. The summer of 2024 has been ridiculous with temperatures regularly in the 90s and relative humidity levels off the charts for nearly two weeks straight. Air conditioners...
Man injured, another arrested after shooting in Cornish
CORNISH (WGME) -- Police say a man was injured in a shooting in Cornish on Tuesday. Maine State Police say troopers are on the scene of a shooting in Cornish involving two men who are known to each other. One man has been injured and another has been arrested. Life...
Maine’s Top Soul Food Joint is One of the State’s 35 ‘Under the Radar’ Spots
You Mainers have good taste. I asked you to give me a list of "under-the-radar" restaurants, and you delivered mightily. Not only did you give me 30 incredible places to eat, but also chose one that's been nationally recognized. Check this out. The culinary site LoveFood published a list that...
Westbrook voters return to polls after school budget plan fails to pass
WESTBROOK, Maine — Westbrook voters are weighing in on the city's 2024-2025 revised school budget after the original school budget failed last month. Voting took place Tuesday, with polls open until 8 p.m., at Westbrook Community Center. Westbrook Superintendent of Schools Peter Lancia said this year marked the first...
One injured, one arrested following shooting in Cornish
CORNISH, Maine (WABI) - One man is injured and another man in custody following a shooting outside of a restaurant in Cornish. State Police were called to the Fairgrounds Pizza and Pub restaurant around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Officials say 44-year-old Eric Letendre of West Baldwin was shot twice. Letendre was...
Police identify Porter man, 54, in fatal New Hampshire crash
CONWAY, New Hampshire — Police in New Hampshire have identified a man who was killed in a fiery crash in Conway on Friday as a 54-year-old man from Porter, Maine. Conway police responded to a reported crash on East Main Street just before 4 p.m. on Friday involving a 2022 Peterbilt tractor-trailer and a 2002 Ford F150 pickup truck, according to a news release from the New Hampshire Department of Safety.
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.
Bid It to Win It Maine Online Auction: Tuition for New 2024-2025 Student Enrollment at Fryeburg Academy
Bid It to Win It starts July 15, and you'll be able to bid on amazing items with the chance to save thousands of dollars when you do. One of the items you can bid on is Tuition for New 2024-2025 Student Enrollment at Fryeburg Academy. The opening bid is...
Southwest Pilots Failed To Review Runway Closure Notice Before Takeoff, Preliminary Investigation Report Says
In June, a Southwest Airlines Co. LUV flight took off from a closed runway, prompting investigations from U.S. safety officials. The crew overlooked a crucial notice about the runway closure, as stated in a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Bloomberg reports. The incident occurred on June...
Is this summer on track to be one of Portland's hottest ever?
PORTLAND (WGME) -- We are halfway through meteorological summer and it's been hot and humid every inch of the way. Meteorological summer starts on June 1 and runs through August 31. So far, the average temperature is 68.9 degrees at the Portland Jetport. The normal? 68.0 degrees. Here are the...
Deadly Limerick motorcycle crash one of several fatal Maine collisions in past week
A deadly motorcycle crash in Limerick is one of multiple fatal motor vehicle crashes this week in Maine. Troopers from the Maine State Police Southern Field Troop responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash in Limerick on Saturday afternoon, which killed 30-year-old Christopher Mannion of Scarborough. The initial investigation indicated that Mannion lost control while operating a motorcycle and struck a guardrail, and speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash.
If You See Mainers Feeding Bread to Geese, Stop Them Immediately
This is a tough pill to swallow, considering feeding cute geese and ducks at the local pond was one of my happiest childhood memories. I think the thought of feeding bread to geese subconsciously comes to our brains the same way feeding a dog a bone would, but as it turns out, it's actually pretty damaging to them.
Scarborough motorcyclist dies in Limerick crash
LIMERICK, Maine — A fatal motorcycle crash that happened Saturday in the town of Limerick is under investigation. Maine State Police responded to the crash on Route 5 around 1:40 p.m., Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday in a news release. The motorcyclist, identified as...
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