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Boston Fed chief tells Mainebiz: Data will dictate the rate-cut timing
Photo / Courtesy of Michael Konstansky, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Susan M. Collins, right, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, was in Maine last week to meet with business leaders and tour businesses in Biddeford, Bangor and Millinocket. Despite widespread expectations of a September interest rate cut...
Man Accused in Maine Child Death Held on $250K Bail
A man who's accused of causing the death of a child who stopped breathing at a Maine Walmart is being held on $250,000 bail. Aziayh Scott, 23, of Owls Head was arrested in New Orleans, Louisiana in June and charged with manslaughter for the death of Quayshawn Wilson, 22-months old, of Owls Head. Police say Scott is originally from Louisiana, but had recently moved to Maine and was living with his girlfriend and their child. Scott and the child's mother moved back to Louisiana after Quayshawn died.
Penquis discusses program to help kids get ready for the school year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It may be summer, but many parents are already preparing for their kid’s return to school in the fall. Penquis Community Relations Manager Renae Muscatell and Jeni King from Katahdin Trust Company stopped by the TV5 studios to talk about Penquis’ We’ve Got Your Back (WGYB) backpack program.
Second Gentleman Emhoff to attend fundraising event in Falmouth
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- Wednesday, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Maine. The Maine Democratic Party confirms Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will be at a private fundraising event in Falmouth. They say this trip was planned before President Joe Biden decided not to run for re-election.
York residents sue to stop new cellular antennas on water tank
YORK (WGME) -- Two York residents are suing to try to prevent a new cellular facility from being installed. AT&T wants to put six-panel antennas on a water tank in York to help boost cell service in the area, which it says is weak. Two residents are appealing the project's...
Maine Art Gallery Members Show “Made in Maine”
(Wiscasset, ME) Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from July 25 through September 8. There will be an opening reception for this energetic and eclectic show on Saturday, July 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with refreshments and music by singer/songwriter Katie Daggett.
Ceremony opens restored Longfellow School
ST. AGATHA, Maine – The Ste. Agathe Historical Society held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Longfellow School during the town’s Summerfest weekend celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Town of St. Agatha. The ceremony began with the raising of the flag with Gaylen Thibeault, Sandra San Antonio and...
Bowdoin College and Team Haiti swimmer third in his family to compete at Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Like many Maine college students, Alex Grand'Pierre is spending his summer far from campus. The Bowdoin College senior has an internship in New York City and during business hours he is getting used to the "real world." But after he clocks out for the day, Grand'Pierre's...
3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Three Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty following a rampage in which a reservist killed 18 people in Maine, according to an Army report that cited communication failures within the chain of command and between military and civilian hospitals, among other shortcomings.
Unsettled weather continues with scattered rain, possible thunderstorms
Our unsettled weather pattern has settled right in with scattered rain chances through Thursday. Our humidity has increased again as well, while temperatures will remain in the 70s for most through Wednesday, thanks to an onshore flow. A stalled front just south of New England will bring us waves of...
15-year-old girl from Bangor found safe
BANGOR (WGME) -- Police are asking for help finding a missing Bangor teen. Police say 15-year-old Savannah Cookson left her home on July 18. She is believed to be in the Bangor or Brewer area. Savannah is 5’7”, weighs approximately 180 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes, according...
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