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US Navy Christens the Future USS Patrick Gallagher
The U.S. Navy christened the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), during a ceremony on July 27, in Bath, Maine. The ship, built at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, is the last of the Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyers. The shipbuilder was awarded the contract for Patrick Gallagher...
Van Buren holds second annual Christmas in July event
VAN BUREN, Maine – Over a thousand people came out over the weekend as Van Buren celebrated its second annual Christmas in July festival, an event held near the boat landing that celebrates the town. The festival’s name is a nod to Van Buren’s nickname “Christmas Town.” It had...
World-class performers are heading to Maine for a coastal musical tradition
DAMARISCOTTA, Maine — The Salt Bay Chamberfest is celebrating its 30th year this summer in Damariscotta. It’s been a while since founder and artistic director Wilhelmina Smith had the original idea for the festival, but the memory of its inspiration remains vivid. "It was a combination of elements,"...
Large police presence in Dexter expected overnight following report of man with possible handgun
DEXTER, Maine (WABI) - Dexter Police Chief Kevin Wintle says there is a large police presence in town Monday and it will continue overnight. It comes after a caller reported seeing a man with a possible handgun next to the Dunkin’ on Church Street around 5:00 p.m. In a...
Cape Elizabeth residents make voices heard on school renovation proposals
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) — Residents in Cape Elizabeth overwhelmingly expressed their support for a $90 million school improvement plan at a town council meeting Monday. Cape Elizabeth town councilors are considering several options for school improvement, to address deteriorating school buildings. The council heard over two hours of public...
Descendants celebrate one of Aroostook’s pioneer families
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Nearly a hundred Haines descendants gathered Saturday to honor one of Fort Fairfield’s pioneer families. J. Wingate and Mary (Briggs) Haines settled in the Maple Grove area of the town in 1844. The couple pioneered not only a settlement, but a religion and an agricultural tradition that has endured for 180 years.
Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl & Firearms Seized In Fryeburg Drug Bust
A man from Bridgton has been arrested as the result of an ongoing investigation into an illegal drug distribution operation in Fryeburg. Commander Scott Pelletier with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says 50-year-old Kevin L. Thurston of Bridgton has been charged with drug trafficking and possession after authorities found Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, firearms, and money on the man following a traffic stop.
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland seeks community help with supplies
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Westbrook, one of the biggest needs is canned dog and cat food. The day CBS13 visited their pet pantry the shelves were nearly empty of canned goods. They say they go through about 300 cans of food a...
Waterville Man Uses Median To Pass On Turnpike, Causes Crash Cops Say
Authorities say a crash on the Maine Turnpike in the area of Gray Monday afternoon, led to a foot chase across traffic. Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer with the Maine Department of Public Safety, says the incident happened just before 1:30 PM, near mile marker 65 south of the New Gloucester tolls.
Meeting on Fort Fairfield port of entry is Tuesday
The U.S. General Services Administration will host a public meeting regarding an environmental assessment for the proposed modernization and expansion project of the Land Port of Entry at Fort Fairfield. The public is encouraged to attend and participate at the season from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30,...
Truck pulled out of inner Boothbay Harbor
In a race against time, a tow crew pulled a red Ford F150 out of inner Boothbay Harbor July 29 during an incoming tide. Shortly before 2 p.m., the truck traveled over cement bumpers down the steep embankment from the Grover’s Hardware and First Federal Savings and Loan parking lot.
MANIC ABRAXAS: Echoes And Dust Streams Steve Austin-Produced Fourth Album From Bangor, Maine-Based Dystopian Metal/Punk Trio, Skinformation; Record Drops This Friday
ââ¦eight tracks of supreme bleak and dystopian metal.â â Echoes And Dust. Echoes And Dust is hosting an exclusive stream of Skinformation, the dystopian fourth album from Bangor, Maine-based MANIC ABRAXAS, ahead of its release this Friday. The...
Woman shot near Portland Street wellness shelter, according to police
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Maine man is facing multiple charges in connection with a Portland shooting that left a woman injured near a wellness shelter, according to information provided by police. Randy Aron, 47, of Portland, was arrested Monday morning on charges of aggravated attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault...
Maine teens arrested after escaping Long Creek
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- Police say the two Maine teens who escaped from Long Creek Youth Development Center and carjacked a woman in South Portland have been arrested. Police say a woman was forcibly removed from her vehicle by 18-year-old Davyn Flynn of Portland and a 16-year-old boy around 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Liberty Commons apartment complex. The teens allegedly told the victim they had a weapon, but one was never shown, according to police.