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Waterville troop scout earns Eagle rank
Isaac Benn, of Westbrook, son of Shawn and Sarah Benn, reached the highest peak in Scouting – the Eagle Scout rank – during a Troop #436 court of honor held Sunday, June 2, at the Waterville Lodge #33 A.F. & A.M. The ceremony was led by Colby College Professor Bruce Rueger who was Scoutmaster of the same Troop in 1987 when Isaac’s father received his Eagle Scout award.
Grammy Rose Dog Rescue and Sanctuary: Where rescue dogs find homes and happiness
ACTON (WGME) -- There's a sanctuary in Acton full of adoptable dogs who were rescued from euthanasia. But there's more than just dogs. Grammy Rose Dog Rescue and Sanctuary is a unique campus that invites the public in for quite the experience. If you're interested in adopting a dog, you...
Maine Premier Wrestlers to hit the ring in support of Penobscot Nation
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Premier Wrestlers are holding another fundraiser this weekend. The event will take place on Saturday at 16 Wabanki Way in Old Town. Proceeds will benefit the Penobsot Nation. More than 30 fighters will battle for the right to be crowned King of New...
Union Town Manager Jay Feyler earns Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year award
Union Town Manager Jay Feyler was honored with the Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year award at the Maine Town City County Management Associations annual meeting August 14 at Sunday River Ski Resort, in Bethel. Feyler has been manager of Union for 16 years and has been deeply involved in...
One taken to the hospital after crash in Searsport
SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) -Police say one person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Searsport Tuesday just before 5pm. According to authorities, a box truck and a station wagon collided on East Main Street. They say the passenger of the station wagon was taken to Waldo County General...
Check It Out: Trailer For New ‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Movie
Eighty-five years ago, a young boy named Donn Fendler, survived over a week alone, lost in the wilderness in northern Maine. He wrote a book about his adventure called 'Lost On A Mountain In Maine' that is still read by elementary school students across the state. Word spread in 2022,...
ROAD TRIP IDEA: ‘Maine’s Ultimate Fall Yard Sale’ In September
This bargain hunter's dream is worth hoping in the car and heading to Cumberland Center. Summer and fall are all about yard sales in the state of Maine, because as they say, one man’s trash, is another man’s treasure. So if the idea of taking a nice road trip, and browsing at hundreds of yard sales all in one location gets you excited, there is a perfect event next month to feed your obsession.
Maine CD2 candidates agree to three debates
Both candidates vying to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District have agreed to debate before the November election, but not without a dose of political bickering. Shortly before 11:30 a.m., Democratic incumbent Jared Golden sent a news release that said he agreed to three debates in early October hosted by local television stations covering the primary […]
Maine Gun Safety Coalition vows to push for red flag law after release of Lewiston report
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Maine Gun Safety Coalition spoke Wednesday on the independent commission's final report on the Lewiston mass shootings. Nacole Palmer, the group's executive director, says she read the report and described it as "heartbreaking." She also spoke to the report's testimonies from law enforcement that the yellow...
City of Ellsworth Officially Appoints Troy Bires Police Chief and Shawn Willey Deputy Chief
At the Monday August 19th City Council meeting, the Ellsworth City Council officially confirmed Troy Bires as Police Chief. Additionally Shawn Willey was promoted from Captain to Deputy Chief. Chief Bires and Deputy Chief Willey were officially sworn in on Tuesday, August 20th. Ellsworth City Manager Charlie Pearce appointed Acting...
Hiram man arrested in Augusta after pursuit, standoff
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine State Police says a Hiram man was arrested Wednesday in Augusta after a pursuit and standoff. Police say the pursuit started in Monmouth around 7 a.m. after a reported domestic violence incident. It was reported that the victim was in the car with the suspect,32-year-old Zebbie...
Bar Harbor Town Council proposes new cruise ship ordinance
The Bar Harbor Town Council has developed a new option for managing cruise ship traffic in town. The potential ordinance would set up a new licensing system for the town to enter into contracts with cruise lines, said council chair Valerie Peacock. The year-round daily limit would be 3,200 people, and the town sets a monthly cap that varies by season.
I was left with $20k in debt from my husband after he fled – experts say ‘basic math’ will eliminate my problem
A WOMAN has been given one simple piece of advice that could help her get rid of her growing debt. Betsy’s husband of 15 years unexpectedly walked out and her financial situation has been spiralling ever since. She called into The Ramsey Show, a radio program, to ask experts for help. Betsy, 58, from Portland, […]
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