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Waterville man serving sentence for murder dies in prison
WARREN, Maine (WABI) - A Waterville man serving a 40-year sentence for murder as well as concurrent sentences for robbery and burglary has died in prison. The Maine Department of Corrections said Stephen Lee, 50, died at the Maine State Prison just before 11:30 a.m. Friday. His death was attended...
Woman Died and Man Pinned in Vehicle after Head-On Crash in Maine
A 24-year-old woman died and a 28-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday after a head-on collision on Route 1 in Woolwich. Margaret J. Daniel from Lewisburg, PA died at the scene from extensive injuries. Deputies said Woman was Passing Vehicles. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said “Daniel’s vehicle was passing...
Studio Two: An Early Beatles Tribute Comes to Sanford
Strategies for a Stronger Sanford is holding a fundraising event at the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 28 at 8 pm that Beatles fans will not want to miss. Tickets are available online www.sanfordpac.org. Pricing is $37.50 for premium seats and $30.50 for standard seats. Studio Two is...
Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road to bring bluegrass to Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is excited to welcome Liam Purcell back to the stage! Fans may recall Liam Purcell’s captivating banjo performance in the Lincoln County Community Theater’s 2022 production of “Bright Star.” Now, the 22-year-old prodigy returns to Lincoln Theater leading his band, Cane Mill Road, with a performance that’s sure to resonate with both longtime bluegrass enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Known for their innovative blend of tradition and modernity, these rising stars of bluegrass promise a night of exceptional music Friday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Why Kennebunk's Summer Street will not close for Halloween
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Halloween is just a couple of months away, but there will be a change for one of the most popular trick-or-treating places in Maine. The town of Kennebunk announced Thursday that Summer Street will not close to vehicle traffic on Halloween this year. The event has never been an official town or Chamber of Commerce event.
Local Journalism: A Vital Job that Needs to be Done
We are currently seeking volunteers to help us cover Sanford City Council meetings. I began covering council meetings during my senior year of high school, as part of a school project. When I graduated high school this June, I opted to stick with the paper. I’ve continued to cover the meetings for multiple reasons, including my amazing fellow volunteers and the valuable real world experience this opportunity has given me. The key reason though, is because just like everyone else at the paper, I believe local journalism is incredibly important.
Speedway 95 – August 21 [RESULTS]
Here are the results from racing at Speedway 95 in Hermon on Wednesday, August 21st. The Varney GMC-Buick-Mazda Wacky Wednesday season came to a close Wednesday night with championships decided by as little as 1 point. In the Stars of Tomorrow, Austin Beale of Hampden defended his championship by besting...
Caribou, ME: Weekend Warmth Gives Way to Monday Showers
Caribou, ME – Maine residents can look forward to a mostly sunny and warm weekend. Saturday brings plenty of sunshine, with high temperatures reaching into the upper 70s and low 80s across northern and downeast regions. Saturday night will be clear to partly cloudy, with lows dipping into the 50s, providing a cool, comfortable evening.
Maine CDC identifies rare disease in wild bird
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) announced Tuesday that a wild turkey from Burnham tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). According to a release from the Maine CDC, This is the first...
Andre Miller keeping the dream alive in Canada
BANGOR -- "Whenever my numbers called, just kind of, go out and do what I do.”. Former old town and University of Maine standout Andre Miller’s professional football career has been an uphill battle. However, the climb is nothing new to the former all CAA-wideout, who began his collegiate...
Asbestos found in Bowdoinham elementary school leads to delay
BOWDOINHAM, Maine (WGME) -- The discovery of asbestos in a 70-year-old Midcoast elementary school will delay the start of school. Vermiculite, a common insulation back in the 50's, was put in the rafters back when Bowdoinham Community School was built. It contains some asbestos. A contractor hired to lay new...
Welcome, and welcome back, to BatesNews for 2024–25
Welcome to the first edition of BatesNews for 2024–25, and a special welcome to parents, students, and families of the incoming Class of 2028, who are receiving BatesNews for the first time and who arrive on campus Thursday, Aug. 29. What it is. Produced by Bates Communications and Marketing,...
Upcoming cider pressing event to be hosted at hte Law Farm Nature Trails
DOVER-FOXCROFT -- The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) is partnering with the East Sangerville Grange (ESG) again for an upcoming Cider Pressing event. According to a release from the PCSWCD, the event will be held at the Law Farm Nature Trails, Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday September 14th, from...
Luxury living in Ogunquit, Maine: Four new $2 million homes coming soon
OGUNQUIT, Maine — The team behind four new luxury homes to be built off Captain Thomas Road is promising the residences will be something new and needed in Ogunquit. As he clutched a shovel for the project’s groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 22, Rock Bisson, the general contractor and president of Generation Homes in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, offered a vision for what the future owners of the new homes can expect. ...
Kittery Premium Outlets to get multi-million-dollar renovations: What to know
KITTERY, Maine — The Kittery Premium Outlets shopping plaza will soon undergo renovations in a multi-million-dollar project expected to last into early 2025, though none of its stores on Route 1 will close during the process. Simon Premium Outlets, the international retail real estate and owner of the Kittery Premium Outlets, is touting the largely cosmetic set of improvements coming to the town’s mall road shops starting in September. ...
No injuries after reports of shots fired at Lewiston back-to-school event
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - Police in Lewiston are investigating reports of shots fired in two areas within minutes of each other Friday night. Officials say they were called to McGraw Park at around 6:50 p.m. Friday, where hundreds of people, mostly children, were in the park for a back-to-school event.
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