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Fugitive from Justice with Felony Charges Arrested in Maine
A 33-year-old wanted man was apprehended as a fugitive with felony charges. Police said Richard Ware from New Haven Connecticut was arrested Sunday around 1:30 pm at the Hampden Mobile Estates. Wanted Man had Multiple Felony Charges. He was wanted for criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without...
Man Injured after Tractor-Trailer Crash on Turnpike in Maine
A 73-year-old man was injured early Tuesday morning after a tractor-trailer crashed into a guardrail and blocked traffic on I-95 in Wells. Larry Beaugeard from Dunbarton, New Hampshire was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Driver Lost Control and Crashed into Guardrail. The Maine State Police said he...
Moxie Mustard? Yes, It’s A Thing
You wouldn't think they could devise a way to make Moxie more polarizing, but they did. It is also a mustard spread. Raye's Moxie Soda Mustard is a product I had never heard of until today. Two classic flavors combine to make the mustard you never knew you wanted. This...
Celebrate The 50th Of ‘Carrie’ With Movie In Mt. Hope Cemetery
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Stephen King's novel "Carrie" the Bangor Historical Society is hosting a special viewing of Brian DePalma's 1975 film adaptation of the story in what seems to be a most fitting place: Mt. Hope Cemetery. King first published the story in 1974, and it still...
Red Cross Warns Blood Donations Dangerously Low; Asks For Help
Hot weather and summer travel have led to a shortage of blood donations which could leave many in our state at risk of not having the life-saving blood supplies they need. Dan Dowling, Regional Communications Manager with the American Red Cross Northern New England Division says the Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage, putting our nations at risk of facing dangerous levels before the summer is even over.
The Maine Flag Design Contest Winner Named, Now It’s Up To Voters
A Maine State Flag design contest that saw entries from around the world is over, and the winner is from right here in the Pine Tree State. The Design First Proposed By the State Came Under Criticism. It's been an issue that's divided residents ever since Maine first proposed changing...
You’re Using the Word ‘Weird’ All Wrong and Don’t Even Realize It
"Weird" has a long history that is rather, well, weird. The while the word has been around for centuries, the meaning behind it has shifted throughout time from being a compliment to a descriptor for something deemed unusual or out of he ordinary. Origin Of 'Weird'. When we use the...
When Does Maine ‘Fall Back’ for Daylight Saving Time in 2024?
It may seem early, but when do we need to start worrying about losing an hour of sleep in our Pine Tree State?. Whether you're a Mainer or a visitor ‘from away,’ it's time to soak up the sunshine and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer. Maine's summer days are a gift, and we should all make the most of them!
8 Maine Towns That Are The Perfect Setting For A Hallmark Movie
It might sound crazy to bring this up now, since we are in the middle of summer, but as you know, the Hallmark Channel has a habit of rolling out their 40+ Christmas movies right around October, crazy, but true. Hallmark Christmas movies often feature picturesque and charming settings that...
Seeing Fewer Fireflies in Your Maine Yard? Here’s Why That Trend is Likely to Continue
It was one of our most favorite pastimes when we were kids, wasn't it? Going out just after dusk on those warm Maine evenings and waiting for a seemingly massive sea of fireflies to emerge into the night sky. I remember vividly going outside with my younger sister with our...
Man in Critical Condition after Almost Drowning in Maine
A 21-year-old man almost drowned at Range Pond State Park in Poland, Maine on Saturday afternoon. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said the man was swimming with friends and became fatigued. He tried swimming back to shore and went under water. Friends Rescued Drowning Man. “His friends eventually located...
Hampden Police Arrest Connecticut Man Wanted on Firearms Charges
A man wanted on multiple charges in Connecticut was arrested on Sunday in a Hampden, Maine mobile home park. Richard Ware, 33, of Connecticut was arrested at the Hampden Mobile Estates at around 1:30 Sunday afternoon. How Was He Located?. Hampden Public Safety officials say he was tracked down by...
House Engulfed in Flames Shuts Down Roads in Maine
A home was engulfed in flames causing road closures on Route and Maine 140 in Hartford, Maine on Sunday afternoon. The Buckfield Fire Department said the farmhouse fire started around 1 pm. No one was home at the time. No injuries were reported, said WGME News. Lack of Water Source...
Can You Identify These Objects From the 1980s?
The vibrant '80s were a technicolor dream, defined by an era of excess and neon-lit nights. However, some argue that this extravagant image was largely a Hollywood portrayal, and in reality, many of us were financially stretched, surrounded more by faux wood wall paneling than by bright greens and yellows. But let's keep that between us—Barbie might not appreciate the truth.
Massachusetts Restaurant Named ‘Best Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives’ in U.S.
With so many options nowadays it can be difficult to decide where to eat particularly if you are on vacation or new to an area. Thanks to Guy Fiere of the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives it can be a little easier to narrow down all of those options.
34-Year-Old Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 34-year-old man was arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking of meth after police seized a large amount of narcotics in Sabattus. Man Arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking and More Charges. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said David Strout from Sabattus was also charged with Unlawful Drug Trafficking of Cocaine and...
Driver Died in Truck Fire after Crash in Maine
One person died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning after a truck caught fire and another truck rolled over in Richmond. The crash happened on Route 201 near Thorofare Road around 6:01 am. Two Trucks Involved in Fiery Crash. When first responders arrived on the scene, “the roadway was blocked...
One Person is Dead after a Shooting in Maine
One person was shot and died in Poland, Maine on Friday night. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South and the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened around 7:50 pm at 252 White Oak Hill Road. Autopsy to Determine Cause and Manner of Death. The body...
Plane Crashed and Pilot Injured at Airport in Maine
A plane crashed at the Oxford Airport after the engine stopped and a pilot was injured on Saturday morning. The Oxford Police Department said the pilot was taken to the hospital with lower back issues. He was the only person on board. Test Flight and Repairs. Police said the airplane...
Man Arrested for Trafficking & Flushing Drugs in Toilet in Maine
A 21-year-old man was arrested for aggravated drug trafficking and flushing bags of fentanyl down the toilet in Waterville. Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking after Investigation. Omar Sims Marquez from Waterville was charged with Unlawful Aggravated Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Drug Trafficking and Falsifying Physical Evidence. Search Warrant Executed. The Maine...
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