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Sweetser's Child ACT Program aims to fill gap in youth mental health services
MAINE, USA — According to a federal report by the Department of Justice, Maine is lacking in community-based programs that address mental health problems in youth. In response to that report, the behavioral health nonprofit Sweetser launched the Child ACT Program earlier this year. It's the only one of its kind in the state right now and is working to fill gaps in care for people ages 5 to 20.
University of Maine Field Hockey Welcomes Diverse Talent for 2024 Season
The University of Maine field hockey program announced its incoming class for the 2024 season, comprising four first-year athletes and four transfers, bringing talent and experience to the team. Four first-year athletes and four transfers join the team for the 2024 season. State of Play. The team prepares to open...
Large State Police presence in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -State Police say they are on scene of an incident in Augusta right now. We’re told Route 3 near the Augusta line is closed at this time. We’re told a Tac Team and a Crisis Negotiation Team have been called in. We have a crew...
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Eastbrook Days are This Weekend July 19-20
For the 3rd year in-a-row, Eastbrook Days returns. They will take place this Friday and Saturday, July 19th - 20th, with the majority of the events taking place on Saturday, July 20th. Friday night, from 4 to 9 p.m. there will be music, karaoke, a bounce house and food at...
Mother Nature 1 Speedway 95 0 – Saturday July 13 RESULTS
Mother Nature rained out the program scheduled at Speedway 95 in Hermon on Saturday, July 13th. The 2 division Wicked Good Vintage Racing League show that was set to be run along with the regular speedway 95 4 division program will be rescheduled for a future visit. Racing will return...
Hottest start to July on record continues in Maine with more heat and humidity
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It was another scorcher in Maine on Tuesday with many areas once again topping out in the 90s. It certainly is hot out and it’s not just the heat, but the humidity has been quite high as well. As of July 16, it has been the...
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
New England fishermen sentenced in complex herring fraud case
Several commercial fishermen in New England have been sentenced in a fraud scheme that centered on a critically important species of bait fish and that prosecutors described as complex and wide-ranging. The fishermen were sentenced for “knowingly subverting commercial fishing reporting requirements” in a scheme involving Atlantic herring, prosecutors said...
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