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Local musicians visit home following Nashville success
What began as three Windham High School friends jamming together for fun has grown into a thriving musical career. David Young (Class of 2017), his younger brother, Deven Young (Class of 2019), and their friend Seth Martin (Class of 2017) have turned their shared passion for music into a professional success story.
Puleo settles in as Windham’s new Planning Director
The Town of Windham has a new planning director, Stephen Puleo, who plans to approach his job with transparency and high standards when it comes to reviewing and approving project developments in Windham and aims to help make Windham the crown jewel of the coastal communities in Maine. Stephen Puleo...
Bath on alert as rabid foxes stir fears of repeat outbreak from five years ago
BATH (WGME)-- Five years ago, rabid fox attacks plagued the city of Bath. Now, some fear history may be repeating itself after two foxes, in the last three weeks, tested positive for rabies. Since a rabid fox attacked and bit her fiancé's boot three weeks ago in their own backyard,...
WATCH: 3 Incredible Videos of the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse in Maine If You Missed It or Want to See It Again
Did you get a chance to see the April 8, 2024, eclipse live and in person in Maine?. The rare event drew in thousands as parts of the state would be in the path of totality, which is when the moon totally blocks out the sun. It's a moment that...
Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
Boothbay selectmen make town appointments
Boothbay Selectmen made 10 municipal appointments July 10 retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. Selectmen Chuck Cunningham, Russ Pinkham and Julie Roberts voted unanimously on the following appointments: Martin Page, James A. Tonon and David Steinmetz, board of appeals; Lucian C. Laurie Jr. and Mike Thompson, planning board; Cunningham and Jody Lewis, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District trustees; Larry Knapp, port committee; and Craig E. Barter, shellfish committee.
Police are investigating shots fired in a Maine city
LEWISTON, Maine — Police are investigating shots fired in Lewiston. Local police officers reported hearing gunshots on Sabattus Street in the Hillview/Rideout neighborhood around 9:40 p.m. on Friday. Several locals also called police, reporting the sound of gunfire from the Hillview housing complex. That's the same neighborhood where 17-year-old...
Union time capsule from Bicentennial reveals fun, sometimes unexplainable surprises at Sestercentennial
UNION – In preparation for Union’s Sestercentennial celebration, July 19 – 21, 2024, the organizing committee searched high and low for pictures from the 1974 bicentennial that they knew existed. Turns out, they were very well hidden. Union celebrated the opening ceremony on Friday, July 19, by...
Nice and cool again tonight, beautiful weekend ahead
Another cool night is expected with lows in the 50s for most and clear skies. Humidity stays low this weekend with highs in the 80s. There is a small chance for a passing shower on Sunday. Otherwise, a mainly dry and comfortable weekend is expected. The weather stays quiet early...
Subdivision eyed for Greenville Junction
GREENVILLE — Nearly 60 acres of land in Greenville Junction off North Green Street, on the peninsula going into Moosehead Lake on the eastern shore of the West Cove, is being considered for the proposed Greenville Grove Subdivision. The first step toward project approval was taken during a July 17 Greenville Planning Board meeting.
Reveler Development and Penobscot General Contractors celebrate topping out at 60 Barra Rd. in Biddeford, ME
Biddeford, ME Reveler Development, in partnership with Penobscot General Contractors, held the “topping out” of their latest project located at 60 Barra Rd. The milestone marks the completion of the building’s structural phase, bringing it one step closer to delivering a residential offering to the area’s growing workforce.
A Beautiful Weekend is on the Way, with Plenty of Sunshine Saturday & Sunday
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Friday. We’ve seen a wonderful day across the county today featuring plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. Highs this afternoon were able to reach the lower 80s, with a few fair weather clouds developing during the afternoon hours. We’ll see more sunshine heading out the door tomorrow, with cloud cover and showers approaching late in the day. This will be thanks to a cold front that’s expected to push through, leaving us with even drier air working into the region for the second half of the weekend into next week.
Vehicle fire threatens Brewer VIP Tires and Service
BREWER, Maine (WGME) -- The Brewer Fire Department responded to a call at VIP Tires and Service in Brewer on Friday, where a vehicle fire reportedly threatened the building. A crew callback was issued once the department noticed smoke billowing from the site as they arrived at around 4:07 p.m.
Judge dismisses manslaughter charge for fatal crash in Surry
SURRY, Maine (WABI) -A judge has dismissed a manslaughter charge against a Blue Hill man involved in a fatal crash in Surry in 2021. According to the Ellsworth American, during a court appearance Friday morning, Thomas Bugbee admitted to a civil charge of motor vehicle violation resulting in death. Police...
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