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Maine man at center of Cushing death case claims police beat him after arrest
One of the men at the center of a death investigation in Cushing says he was beaten by Maine State Police when he was brought into custody after a standoff in Augusta. Jason Hewett appeared remotely in a Knox County Court on Thursday. The state asked for his bond to...
Women in Faith donate to museum and shelter
A fellowship brunch was held on June 22 at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, hosted by United Women In Faith. There were 44 women from eight different churches in attendance. Guest speaker Elise Perrault shared how the Children’s Museum of Aroostook County came into existence and what future plans are....
Public drinking at York Beach leads lifeguard captain to reconsider his job
YORK, Maine — Maine law prohibits drinking in public spaces, but Jeffrey Patten, the beach operations coordinator for the town of York, said people violate the state law regularly by drinking openly at beaches, and he is willing to resign if town leaders don't enforce the rules and resolve ongoing issues.
5TYNTK July 18: Biden Positive For Covid, Maine Teen Not Guilty, Biddeford Pizza Clash, YMCA Camp, Clam Fest
President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus. Officials at the White House stated Biden is experiencing mild symptoms. They also added that the president is vaccinated and boosted. (WGME) Tristan Hamilton, a Maine teenager was found not guilty of trying to enlist others in a plan to commit a...
Organization speaks against proposed Hancock County courthouse location
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A group of people in Hancock County are standing against the proposed location of a new court house in Ellsworth. LD 2090, An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities, was adjourned by the legislature in early 2024, however it does not go into full effect until August 9.
Need for speed returns to Loring Runway
LIMESTONE, Maine (WAGM) - The need for speed on the Loring Runway today. The annual Loring Timing Association Land Speed races got underway and once again cars and motorcycles from throughout the United State and Canada are looking to set new records. Kristina Newton:” We have vehicles going on their...
4 arrested for possible drug trafficking at Indian Township home
INDIAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (WGME) -- Four people have been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking at an Indian Township home on Wednesday. Those arrested include Alex Tomah Jr., 22, Alex Tomah Sr., 49, Taylor Smiley, 25, and Jerkeir Grant, 26, who is from the Bronx in New York. They have been charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (Fentanyl).
U.S. Navy sailor returns home to Maine for Fourth of July celebration onboard USS Forrest Sherman
Petty Officer Second Class Tobias Francis, age 29, joined the Navy on December 3, 2020 as a Sonar Technician (STG). Sonar Technicians are responsible for the operation of underwater systems and undersea surveillance of naval vessels. He is currently stationed on the USS Lassen (DDG 82), homeported in Naval Station Mayport, and has been a member of the crew for three years. Within his division, he holds the position of Work Center Supervisor, taking on the responsibility of the completion of preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment within the ships Weapons Department. STG2 Francis also assists with the SafeTALK Program onboard, an avenue for Sailors to seek the resources needed to cope with suicidal thoughts and actions.
Maine Drug Agents Arrest 4 in Washington County Drug Bust
Four people in Washington County are facing charges after drug agents searched a home in Indian Township. Three of the Suspects are From Maine, One from New York. All of the suspects are charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl:. Alex Tomah Jr, age 22, of Indian Township, whose bail is...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Why the Maine Turnpike Changed the Exit Numbers 20 Years Ago
For an entire generation of drivers, the Maine Turnpike numbering system seems like it's always been that way. Rather than worry about pure exit numbers like you'll find in other New England states, Maine uses mile markers on its most prolific highway. But it hasn't always been that way. The...
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and possession of meth in Maine. Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Angel Luis Lozano from Lowell, Massachusetts will serve 60 months in federal prison. He will also have five years of supervised release. He entered a guilty plea on February 15, 2024.
Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
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