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28-Year-Old Maine Woman Died after Falling Off Moped into Traffic
A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a moped and was hit by another vehicle on Route 302 in Westbrook. The Westbrook Police Department said Tatiana Morrell of Windham died at the scene. Morrell lost control of the moped, went into traffic and was hit by a vehicle. Three Vehicles...
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...
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...
This Maine program helps former youth-in-care get a place of their own
PORTLAND, Maine — According to official recent U.S. Census data, there are more than 2,000 kids in foster care in Maine. About 100 kids age out of the system annually when they turn 18 and become a legal adult, but some can extend state care services until they are 21 years old.
Hottest start to July on record continues in Maine with more heat and humidity
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It was another scorcher in Maine on Tuesday with many areas once again topping out in the 90s. It certainly is hot out and it’s not just the heat, but the humidity has been quite high as well. As of July 16, it has been the...
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.
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.
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.
Westbrook residents to vote on revised school budget after rejection
WESTBROOK (WGME) – Voters in Westbrook will decide on Tuesday whether to green light the latest school budget proposal. It comes after the school committee approved a new $51 million plan, shaving $700,000 off the initial proposal rejected by voters last month. The latest plan, which includes cutting multiple...
CMP says flutter of power outages in Windham was routine issue
WINDHAM (WGME) -- CMP says a series of repeated power outages in Windham has been resolved after residents called the CBS13 I-Team for answers. Residents reported losing power several times throughout the course of the day, often for brief moments before coming back on. CMP says these outages are routine...
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...
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.
Serious crash on Route 113 in Baldwin leaves two injured, road closed for over 3 hours
BALDWIN — A violent collision between a car and a motorcycle on Route #113, also known as Pequawket Trail, in Baldwin left two people seriously injured early Saturday morning, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office reported. The crash occurred at 8:31 a.m. when Yousif K. Abbas, an 18-year-old driver...
Bush Family Classic raises $440,000 for Gary's House
An annual event last month raised a record breaking $440,000 for a Northern Light Mercy Hospital program that helps families with loved ones fighting critical illnesses. The Bush Family Classic is a two-day event that raises money for Gary's House, a place in Portland for families to stay at little or no costs while a relative gets care at Mercy Hospital.
Share your thoughts: Age-Friendly New Gloucester Community Survey
New Gloucester has joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. How can the town help make New Gloucester a lifelong home – a healthy and safe setting where we can all live, work, play and age?. Please share your thoughts in the New Gloucester Age-Friendly Community Survey.
Westbrook voters head to the polls to vote on school budget for second time
WESTBROOK, Maine — Westbrook voters are considering a new school budget for the Fiscal Year 2025. Polls opened at 6 a.m. at the Community Center. "We are scheduled for about 3,000 voters," Ellis Ledoux, Deputy City Clerk and Elections Administrator for Westbrook, said. The new budget is $51 million...
Woof: Scarborough Beach Has a New Lifeguard in Maine, and He’s Super Fluffy
If you've ever been to Scarborough Beach in Maine, then you know one of the first things you see when you get there is the sign letting you know when dogs are allowed on the beach. Doggos love the beach just as much as we do, and little fluffy Bell is continuing to prove that!
Maine communities open cooling centers as hot and humid conditions continue
More near-record breaking heat and humidity are expected in Maine on Tuesday and Wednesday before the heat wave comes to an end on Thursday.. Tuesday will be hot and humid once again, with plenty of sun expected. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s, feeling close to 100 with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
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