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Community chips in to help a Portland man at risk of eviction keep his home
PORTLAND, Maine — Neighbors and strangers are banding together by donating money to help a Portland man keep his home where he has lived for the past 52 years. Darryl Crabtree, who has cognitive challenges, helped care for his elderly parents in their home on Maine Avenue in Portland for years until they both passed away. '
Rockland man accused of multiple offenses while on bail
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man who was on bail with an active set of conditions was arrested July 22 on multiple charges, including the alleged theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Harley Winchenbach, 31, was charged by police with criminal trespass, operating after a license suspended or...
Caribou Cares About Kids Kick-Off
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - The weekend started early for kids in the Caribou area. Officials at the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department kicked off the annual Caribou Cares About Kids celebration today at noon. Kids got to make tie-dye t-shirts and enjoy hot dogs off the grill. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken caught up with those at the event to find out how today went and what else is in store.
Fundraising Effort Underway For Dog Rescued From Rooftop In Old Town
While this story started as a bit of a head-scratcher, it ended up as a great big tear-jerker (in a good way.) Last month, the Old Town Police Department made a middle-of-the-night rooftop rescue. But it wasn't a person they pulled down from the top of the home, it was a dog. More specially, a golden retriever.
Syringes Found In Bottles & Cans Prompts New Policy For Brewer Business
It's no secret that the issue of finding needles in places they should not be has become more and more of a problem in Eastern Maine, specifically in the Bangor and Brewer areas. It's even gotten to the point that the City of Bangor has teamed up with some local...
Berlin, Weare open with wins
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Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
YORK, Maine — The Purple Palace, a longtime staple of Short Sands Beach, is under contract after a family fallout between the owner and her grandson, who sued her over the breakfast place. Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday. The restaurant in the purple building at 1 Railroad Ave. has been run by its owner, Sandra Wilson, since 1976. ...
Expert says "blind spot" could be to blame for whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire
BOSTON - The heart-stopping video lasted all of seven seconds -- a boat capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast Tuesday sending two fishermen flying into the ocean.But expert Linnea Mayfield says an encounter like this isn't uncommon. "At least in the New England area, we've seen it at least once a year for the past several years," she said.Mayfield is a Marine Naturalist at Boston Harbor City Cruises helping the New England Aquarium understand the whales off our coast."It does look like a very actively feeding whale," she said. The whale was looking for a big gulp of...
Berwick issues health advisory for drinking water due to high manganese
BERWICK (WGME) - A health advisory was issued for Berwick’s drinking water for high levels of the toxic manganese. The utility "Maine Water" says the levels are high right now due to dry summer weather, causing water to look brown and discolored. Infants up to 6 months old and...
UNE's Cheryl Nimmo selected as fellow of American Academy of Nursing
Cheryl Nimmo, the program director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of New England, recently was selected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Nimmo, D.N.P, MSHSA, CRNA, FAANA, implemented the transition of the UNE’s Nurse Anesthesia program from a master’s to...
Kennebunkport officials warn against swimming in Batson and Little rivers due to bacteria
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- Kennebunkport officials have issued an advisory, asking people to avoid swimming and other water-based activities in the Batson and Little rivers at Goose Rocks Beach. Officials say in addition to repeated results showing human bacteria in the Batson and Little rivers, the most recent testing has shown...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
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