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Lawsuit claims LL Bean copied rival's heel design
NEW YORK — Footwear company Skechers is suing LL Bean, claiming the Freeport, Maine, retailer copied a patent-protected heel design and used it in one of their products. The lawsuit was filed Monday in federal court in New York, according to court documents. Founded in 1992, Skechers is now...
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
Less Sticky Air Visits Soon
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -Good news for those of you not too keen on our recent hot, sticky weather pattern. A frontal boundary is working to sweep that air mass out of our region, with lower dewpoints scheduled to arrive just in time for Friday and the weekend. With high pressure taking control of our weather pattern, expect pleasant weather conditions as we wrap-up the week on Friday and through the weekend. Expect that fine pattern to stick with us into the new week.
Maine Drug Agents Arrest 4 in Washington County Drug Bust
Four people in Washington County are facing charges after drug agents searched a home in Indian Township. Three of the Suspects are From Maine, One from New York. All of the suspects are charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl:. Alex Tomah Jr, age 22, of Indian Township, whose bail is...
3 Arrested in Millinocket warrant investigation
MILLINOCKET -- Three individuals have been arrested in East Millinocket following a warrant investigation. At about 5:30 pm on Tuesday, east Millinocket officers observed 47-year-old Lisa Lamson in the driveway of a residence on Granite Street in Millinocket. Lamson had an active warrant for her arrest. Officers learned Lamson was...
Football Season Tickets on Sale!
Orono, Maine -- Football season is right around the corner and season tickets for the 2024 Maine Football campaign are on sale now!. There are numerous benefits to being a Maine Football Season Member! Those who purchase a season membership for the 2024 season will receive a free parking pass, which will provide access to the Season Membership lot on a first-come, first-serve basis – the most prime parking location on game day in Orono! Season Members will also be treated to future perks, giveaways, and benefits from local sponsors.
Studebakers, a Model T and a Gremlin
If it’s mid-July at Boothbay Railway Village, antique cars from around the state will be motoring there. This year, BRV’s 60th anniversary year, the Antique Auto Show was July 13. About 40 members of Maine Obsolete Auto League (MOALS) drove their treasured, vintage vehicles to 586 Wiscasset Road.
Global tech glitch halts flights and disrupts services worldwide, including in Maine
A major IT outage on Friday is affecting computer systems across the globe, including in Maine. The outage is impacting airports, banks, and media companies to name a few. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack — and that a fix was on the way. The company said the problem occurred when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows.
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
48-Year-Old Maine Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Firearm Felony
A 48-year-old Carroll Plantation man was sentenced 15 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jason Levasseur's prison time will be followed by three years of supervised release. Wanted for Probation Revocation. Levasseur was arrested in November 2022 for a state probation revocation. The Maine State Police...
Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
Rite Aid reveals data breach impacted 2.2 million customers
The recent ransomware attack on Rite Aid affected 2.2 million people overall, the company has confirmed in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General.The company also provided a copy of the breach notification letter it is sending out to those affected, in which it noted the breach occurred on June 6, and was spotted 12 hours later. In that time, the threat actors managed to grab “certain data associated with the purchase or attempted purchase of specific retail products,” including “purchaser name, address, date of birth and driver’s license number or other form of government-issued ID presented at...
Heather Cox Richardson welcomes New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly
The Lincoln Theater is excited to present a unique and enriching event set to take place on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. “An Evening with Liza Donnelly and Heather Cox Richardson” will feature The New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly alongside renowned historian Heather Cox Richardson in an intimate conversation about women cartoonists, American history, and Liza’s new documentary film.
Maine delegate speaks on convention tone shift after Trump assassination attempt
Wednesday night is night three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, with newly selected Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance the keynote speaker on Wednesday. Maine has 20 delegates at the convention, including Stavros Mendros, a former state lawmaker from the Lewiston area. Mendros is in Milwaukee with his 17-year-old daughter,...
New exhibition at Wiscasset Bay Gallery
"Sparkling Summer Days," an exhibition of American and European art celebrating the brilliant warm light and long evenings of summertime, will open on Thursday, July 25 at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery. The show will coincide with Wiscasset's monthly Art Walk when the village comes alive with musical performances, street vendors, and gallery openings.
Clam lovers unite: Yarmouth Clam Festival promises 'shell' of a good time!
YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Well, shucks! Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The big event brings in more than 100,000 people every year. Festival organizers say there will be a parade, music, arts and crafts, competitions, and of course, food!. The parade kicks off on Friday night where...
Maine man accused of drug trafficking after police raid home in Gray
GRAY (WGME) -- A Maine man has been charged with drug trafficking after authorities say they found fentanyl, meth, and more inside his home in Gray. The MDEA says 50-year-old Peter Petersen had been selling fentanyl and methamphetamine from his home at 80 Whitney Road in Gray. Authorities say undercover agents bought drugs from Petersen.
You could buy an entire island Down East for the price of a southern Maine condo
(BDN) -- For less than the price of a southern Maine condominium, you could buy an entire island with two cottages in Down East Maine. Chance Island, a 44-acre island in Machiasport, is on the market for $725,000. Two seasonal cottages, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom, are included in that figure. There’s a condo on the market in Biddeford for around that price, and there are some going higher in South Portland and Portland, too.
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