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Daughter of former police chief gives back to department
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta Police Department received quite the donation this morning. Sandra Arbour, daughter of former police chief Edouard Arbour, gifted the department with two of Arbour’s firearms he received at his retirement. Arbour was chief from 1960 to1968. He had worked in various roles throughout...
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
Maine Could See Damaging Winds on Wednesday Evening
This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest summers that Maine has experienced in years. While many people are loving the sun and warmer temperatures, it means that we also have to deal with some nasty thunderstorms. The ones that rolled through Central Maine on Tuesday night are a prime example. At one point, the thunder over Augusta was so loud that it shook my house.
Police pursuit leads to arrest of 2nd man in Maine death investigation
CUSHING, Maine (AP) An Augusta man arrested following a police pursuit and crash became the second person to be charged in connection with the death of a man in the coastal community of Cushing, police said Wednesday. Jason Hewett, 39, was charged with manslaughter after his arrest Tuesday, police said....
UMA Ellsworth Center Student Association
The UMA Ellsworth Center Association have had several themed raffles since the end of the spring 2024 semester. Ken Hebert, Mental Health & Human Services student was the winner of the Gardening and Yard Decor themed raffle. Nicki Rivers, Mental Health & Human Services student, was the winner of the...
7th Annual Kennebec River Brewfest
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Kennebec River Brewfest Aug. 3, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mill Park in Augusta. This year’s Kennebec River Brewfest supports the local food and beverage community. In addition to a craft beer focus, expect a range of culinary and spirits options that highlight the true greatness Maine offers on a local level.
Augusta child care center scales back hours due to extreme heat
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is once again experiencing high temperatures and humidity, causing the city of Augusta's child care center to scale back its hours due to safety concerns. It's director, Bethany Sproul-Lebrun, said staff haven't been able to keep temperatures inside the classrooms below 80 degrees, so the...
Golden raised more overall, but Republican challenger outpacing him among Maine donors
In his bid for another term representing Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Jared Golden has raised more money than his Republican challenger, but he’s not bringing in as much from Maine donors. As of June 30, Golden raised nearly $4.8 million including loans, compared to the $1.7 million raised by Austin Theriault, who is running […] The post Golden raised more overall, but Republican challenger outpacing him among Maine donors appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Cooling centers: Where you can go to beat the heat
PORTLAND, Maine — A recent wave of humidity intensified temperatures in the 80s and 90s, most likely leaving Mainers desperate for the sweet relief of air conditioning. The Maine Emergency Management Agency has 11 cooling centers listed on its site, but that number is subject to change. List of...
Women-owned small business finds niche amid Maine's rapidly-growing kelp farming industry
KITTERY, Maine — A women-owned business in Kittery has found their niche to use kelp in skincare amid the industry's rapid growth in Maine. Cold Current Kelp was founded in 2021 by co-owners Inga Potter and Krista Rosen after they wanted to dip their toes into the kelp farming business.
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...
Maine State Police Looking For Help Locating Man Missing For 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
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