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Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Maine Celebrated for Excellence in Women’s Rights
It was an exceptional showing for the state of Maine in a recent women's rights report. WalletHub, a personal finance website, published its annual report of the states with the best and worst records for women's rights. The Pine Tree State was listed as the 4th best state. Now that's a ranking to be proud of.
On-time and brighter: Maine's fall foliage outlook promising
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It's hard to believe, but the fall colors are right around the corner. Our morning anchor, Katie Sampson, snapped this photo of some changing leaves in Payson Park in Portland on Wednesday. Every year, Jim Salge, a former meteorologist at the Mount Washington Observatory, publishes his fall...
Celebrities Already Lining Up for 2025 Maine Golf Benefit
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds recently hit the links in Maine for one heck of a benefit tournament. After a successful first year, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment once again hosted Drive Fore Kids, a celebrity golf tournament that benefits local charities. The tournament was held at the Falmouth Country Club, just a short drive from Portland.
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
2 Convicted Felons In Maine Courts For Illegally Possessing Guns
A Maine man and another from California were in Maine courtrooms this week on firearms charges. A California Man Convicted a Couple to Make Straw Purchases of Firearms. Lonnel Diggs, who's also known as 'Cash or 'Cashiioso Runzitup,' 40, of Van Nuys, California pleaded guilty in a Portland courtroom on Monday to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Emergency vehicles respond to fire in Jefferson
JEFFERSON, Maine (WABI) - A fire in Jefferson caused a section of Somerville Road to be closed Thursday afternoon. Emergency vehicles responding from numerous surrounding communities were on the scene. Most of the response was directed at the back of a building labeled as W.S. Enterprises. We will keep you...
University of Maine System advances sale of Hutchinson Center to Calvary Chapel Belfast
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - Following an appeals process, the University of Maine System will begin negotiating a final agreement for the sale of the Hutchinson Center with Calvary Chapel Belfast. The University says out of three bids submitted, the proposal put forth by the church scored the highest based on...
Iconic location in Surry reopens to the public
SURRY, Maine (WABI) - Perry’s Wharf in Surry has been reopened. Perry’s Lobster Company posted the exciting announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday night. The wharf had been destroyed from the severe storms that wrecked havoc across the state earlier this year. The company said they didn’t plan...
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