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Health professionals respond to HIV spike in Penobscot County
BANGOR, Maine — After the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported a major spike in HIV cases in Penobscot County, community organizations and medical professionals are ramping up efforts to mitigate the spread. For the last five years, there was an average of just two new HIV...
Maine Police are Investigating a Shooting in Downtown Lewiston
Lewiston Police are investigating after a shooting downtown that sent one person to the hospital. It was approximately 1:00 Monday morning when Lewiston Police were called to the area of Pine and Jefferson Streets for a report of multiple gunshots. When the officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with several witnesses who told them they heard gunfire and saw a vehicle speeding off. The police officers canvassed the area and found several shell casings in the road.
‘Months of neglect’: Animal rescue wants dog back after 6 dogs die under rescue owner’s care
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - The owner and operator of an animal rescue in Maine faces several charges for mistreating dogs at her rescue facility. Rags to Riches Animal Rescue dog coordinator Sierra Hancock told WABI that Coastal Dreams Rescue and Sanctuary owner Ellisha Krutuleski had a good reputation in the animal rescue community in Florida and Maine until recently.
John T. Gorman Foundation receives national recognition for Lewiston investment
The John T. Gorman Foundation, a Portland nonprofit, received national recognition for its role in supporting a community partnership that is bringing new housing, economic opportunity and millions of dollars in public and private investment to Lewiston’s Tree Streets neighborhood. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and Council...
Lawrence football returns to state championship chase
FAIRFIELD, Maine (WABI) - The Lawrence Bulldogs are back on the football field after last year’s Class B North Championship run. Of course, making it to the state title game isn’t satisfying enough for this returning group. The Dogs are driven to win it all this year after...
Ellsworth Girl’s Soccer 1st Day of Practice [PHOTOS]
The Ellsworth Girl's Soccer Team, the defending Northern Maine Class B Champions, began their 2024 season and quest to repeat, Monday morning, August 19th. On a very foggy morning the team gathered for a timed 1-mile run, which was followed by practice at the school. Check out photos from the...
Bangor City Hall gets $10M revamp
Bangor City Hall is undergoing a $10 million revamp that is expected to be completed in 2025, six years after voters approved a $6 million bond for the renovations. The building dates to 1915. Westbrook-based Benchmark Construction is leading the work, which includes $8.9 million for emergency and safety features,...
Amid critical practitioner shortage, UMaine to explore opening public medical school
The University of Maine System is exploring the possibility of starting the state’s first public medical school in an effort to address the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Maine. Currently, Maine is one of a handful of states — including Alaska, Delaware, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming — that do not have any schools offering […]
Sealed court records reveal new information about Cushing death investigation
CUSHING, Maine (WMTW) - Three people have been arrested in connection to the death of Kyle MacDougall in Cushing last month: Mark Gagne for abuse of a corpse, John Flower for interfering with the investigation, and Jason Hewett for manslaughter. The court documents in those cases were sealed and the...
Sunday, August 18: Yuhi Amuli and Myriam Birara
This week’s guests are filmmakers, Yuhi Amuli and Myriam Birara, whose films, Citizen Kwame and The Bride, have been featured in the Maine International Film Festival’s New Rwandan Cinema Series. The series is the latest milestone for the festival and a reflection of its growing international reputation and efforts to foster new relationships and programmatic collaboration.
41-Year-Old Man Arrested for Murder after Body Found in Maine
A 41-year-old man was arrested on murder charges after a man was killed in Waterville on Sunday. Thomas Lowrie of Waterville was taken into custody on Sunday. The Maine State Police said the victim died from sharp force injuries. His body was found at 119 Cool Street. Victim’s Name and...
2 charged with resisting arrest following report about burglary in Dixfield
DIXFIELD (WGME) -- The Oxford County Sheriff's Office says a man tried fighting several deputies while they were arresting him and that a woman with him tried interfering with that arrest. Deputies got a call about a burglary at Ellis Variety on Sunday in Dixfield. After showing up, they found...
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