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Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival celebrates weekend launch
LEWISTON (WGME) -- For months, the fate of the annual Lewiston-Auburn balloon festival was up in the air, after organizers for the original festival, known for years as the "Great Falls Balloon Festival,” cancelled their event for several reasons. However, the cities of Lewiston and Auburn worked together this...
Wiscasset man, a retired reporter, writes book detailing Lewiston tragedy
LISBON, Maine — A man from Wiscasset has written a book about the Lewiston shooting, which is now being sold online and in stores in Maine. Robert Conlin is a former newspaper reporter who spoke with shooting victims' family members, as well as Robert Card's family and friends. In...
Independent commission investigating Lewiston mass shooting to release its final report next Tuesday
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - The Independent Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Tragedy in Lewiston has revealed when it will be releasing its final report on the October 2023 mass shooting in Maine’s second-largest city. Commission chair Dan Wathen announced Friday that the Lewiston Commission is set to...
Portland man at risk of eviction continues the fight to keep his childhood home
PORTLAND, Maine — We have an update on a story we brought you in July about a Portland man who has been fighting to keep his childhood home. Darryl Crabtree, 60, has cognitive challenges and helped take care of his elderly parents for years in their home on Maine Avenue until they both passed away.
Ocean State Job Lot Opening First Central Maine Store
Over the last few years, we have all faced the fact that inflation is out of control. This has led many of us to start looking for ways to reduce our spending. One of the most popular ways we have been doing that is by hunting bargains at our local discount stores. In Central Maine, we have several to choose from, including Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Marden’s, Renys, and the locally-owned Caswell’s Liquidation Center.
Westbrook police seek help to locate stolen vehicle involved in assault
WESTBROOK (WGME) - UPDATE: Westbrook Police say the vehicle has been located in Portland and another suspect has been arrested. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Westbrook Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating what is believed to be a stolen vehicle and are still searching for two suspects. Westbrook Police...
This Epic Laser Light Show Returns to Clinton, Maine, This August
Even though they have been around for years, drive-in laser light shows really gained popularity during the pandemic. These visually breathtaking entertainment events allowed us to get together while still social distancing. These shows feature elaborate laser demonstrations running in sync with an epic soundtrack. Not only do the lasers...
Jurassic Quest begins Friday in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jurassic Quest is North America’s biggest dinosaur event and it is now in Bangor. The event is taking place at the Cross Insurance Center from Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Boston Globe: Woven wonders at the Portland Museum of Art
PORTLAND — When I met Jeremy Frey at his studio in Eddington, Maine, in the spring, the delicate nature of his ash-woven basket practice evoked for me a certain fragility, both of material and purpose. He was quick to correct. “You could drive a truck over one of these,” he said, deadpan, as he whittled a long strand of wood into a slim, threadable filament.
Bangor Public Works falls behind on road painting
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Public Works is running behind on their pavement painting. As paint needs to be reapplied after every winter, Public Works has been working during the dry times. The project was divided between two contractors. One was responsible for line work, covering road lines and and...
Bangor public bathrooms to be returned
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The public bathrooms recently installed in Bangor parks will have to be returned. The restrooms are at Broad Street, Cascade Park, Abbott Square, and Coe Park. Bangor Parks and Recreation has received comments and concerns from staff and residents. Parks and Rec conducted an inspection of...
The doctor will see you now. The doctor is a machine
PORTLAND, Maine — Here’s a question worth pondering. Who has the better bedside manner—your doctor or a device powered by artificial intelligence?. In a surprising number of cases, patients say that AI is more comforting than a human physician. Actually, given the state of American healthcare, maybe that’s not surprising.
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