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A new poll shows VP Harris ahead in Maine. What could that mean for November's election?
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted her the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, and excitement from Democrats buzzed from Chicago, to Maine. Democrats gathered at a watch party in Portland, watching the slate of speakers at the DNC Thursday night. And Harris’ supporters are...
Lewiston motorcycle ride raises awareness and funds for suicide prevention
LEWISTON (WGME) - There's a Maine non-profit aiming to ensure you know that your life matters. The founder of "Pain to Power" puts on a motorcycle ride annually in Lewiston, in hopes to lower the number of suicides that happen each year. It's heavy but a powerful feeling for Nick...
Oxford police seek individual linked to local business incident
OXFORD — The Oxford Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual in connection with an incident at a local business. Authorities have not released details about the nature of the incident but are urging anyone who recognizes the person of interest to come forward.
Bruins honor Lewiston mass shooting victims with major donations at local fan event
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Boston Bruins Foundation honored the Lewiston shooting victims and their families on Friday with two big donations. The Bruins Fan Fest Tour is currently in town in Lewiston with hundreds of fans turning out at The Colisee. Bruins Head Coach and former Maine Black bear Jim...
Local Flavor: A bar in Biddeford, cafe in Old Orchard Beach, and cookout in Saco
Marie Grasser owner of Charcutemarie, and her sister Sophia Normantas have announced that they plan to open Apéro at 20 Alfred St., Biddeford, with a target date of Oct. 1. Apéro will serve craft cocktails and mocktails along with charcuterie. The sisters said in a video on Instagram that they envision it having a “moody, sexy, fun” Parisian vibe while being a “comfortable, cozy space.”
SCEC Awarded $541,000 to Expand Small Business Services in Washington County
Machias, ME – Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) has been awarded a $541,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Award through the U.S. Small Business Administration to expand its small business services and programs in Washington County. These funds were secured by Maine’s U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and will leverage $86,440 in non-federal matching funds over the two-year project, which starts next month.
Hair Removal Clinic Going In Next To New Starbucks In Bangor
Plans to develop a newly constructed 3-tenant build that occupies a double-lot, #685 and #699 of Broadway in Bangor started back in 2022. Originally, it was thought that there would be an Orange Theory Gym and some sort of Walk-in Care facility to occupy the other two units being built, alongside the new Starbucks Cafe.
46th annual New England Auto Auction™
The 46th annual New England Auto Auction™ (NEAA) is one of the most anticipated events on the international car collector scene. Don’t miss the excitement! The nation’s largest and longest-running collector car auction in its class that solely operates to preserve the legacy of transportation’s pioneers, drawing consignors and bidders from around the world is in Owls Head, Maine on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th.
Sea Dogs become 'Maine Lobster Bakes' for a night in celebration of famous crustacean
PORTLAND (WGME) - It was a great night for baseball and at Hadlock Field on Friday, they got "cracking.”. That's because the Sea Dogs changed their name to the "Maine Lobster Bakes" on Friday night to celebrate Maine’s most famous crustacean. Sea Dog fans love those alternate logos: from...
Scarborough Police Department considering purchasing body cameras for officers
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Scarborough Police Department is discussing purchasing body and dash camera equipment for each officer in the department. In today's advanced digital and technical world, Scarborough Patrol Sgt. Andrew Flynn said everything is always being recorded, especially police interactions. "Everyone expects to see things on camera...
Tax rate set, Fairgrounds septic work awarded, biometric time clocks nixed at Select Board
At their August 19 meeting, the board set the FY25 tax rate, awarded the septic contract for the Fairgrounds bathrooms, considered related design work for the bathroom/storage building, and decided not to implement biometric time clocks for Town employees. Tax rate to increase by 60 cents. The board set the...
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
Faculty in the News: Joe Hall corrects and deepens the Native, pre-colonist history of two Maine downtown landmarks
Joe Hall, an associate professor of history at Bates whose course offerings include Native American history broadly and also specifically — that of the Indigenous people of Maine — got a call for help in early August. His expertise was needed to correct, or deepen, the record about how two Maine landmarks came to be.
Daughters of the American Revolution pay tribute to first WHS valedictorian
Daughters of the American Revolution regents and members gathered at Smith Cemetery in Windham on Sunday to remember the life and accomplishments of Edith Pride Elliot, a lifelong resident who was valedictorian of the first graduating class at Windham High School in 1897. Members of the Daughters of the American...
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