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Flooding closes new parking garage in Westbrook
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- The city of Westbrook says its free downtown parking garage, which opened a month ago, could be closed for several weeks after it was damaged by flooding over the weekend. The damage happened in the electric room. The city says the garage will be closed until the...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Architecture or animal? New campus sculpture defies categorization
Though only a short walk away, the ocean is out of sight from the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Campus. However, a new sculpture gives students the artistic equivalent of a waterfront view through the windows of their dorm rooms. TANGLE, as the sculpture is called, was created by...
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...
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