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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 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...
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...
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...
Westbrook school budget passes in second-round vote
WESTBROOK, Maine — Voters have secured a $51 million budget for the coming academic year at Westbrook public schools. The unofficial results of Tuesday's vote were 997 in favor and 859 against, with two ballots submitted blank. The $700,000 difference between the newly approved budget and the original proposal...
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.
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.
Coping with Grief: The Role of Novel Writing and AI in Finding Joy
On Writing & Storytelling: How Novel Writing Helped Me Cope with Grief and Find Joy in AI. Mid- to Late Morning, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire. Hello there. I’m sitting in my office on a steamy summer morning in eastern New Hampshire, trying to get myself ready for another day of novel writing. I’m also trying to push away the dark thoughts that creep up as the ninth anniversary of my mother’s passing draws near. It’s only three days away, but I’d much rather talk about the things that make me excited as a writer, like worldbuilding, character arcs, story arcs, writing about intimacy for a wide audience, and how AI can be a helpful Beta reader when I need some feedback.
Help your healthy habits stick with these three brain exercises
PORTLAND, Maine — We all strive to live happy and healthy lives. Here are three ways our brain can help us do that. Dr. Allyson Coffin is a chiropractor based out of Yarmouth who specializes in wellness. She stopped by the 207 studio to share different ways we can train our brains to work for us.
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