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3 arrested after drugs and guns found during traffic stop in Rockland
ROCKLAND (WGME) -- Three people are facing charges after police say they found drugs and guns during a traffic stop in Rockland. Police say they stopped a vehicle that was driving erratically on Route 17 towards Rockland around 11: 30 a.m. on Friday. According to police, the driver, 38-year-old Eliesha...
Horse-tie rails installed at Alna Meetinghouse
The Fund to Support Historic Alna (FSHA) would like to thank Les Fossel and his business, Restoration Resources, for the generous donation of materials and labor required to re-install horse-tie rails at Alna’s historic 1789 meetinghouse. The replacement rails were created from straight-grained 3- by 4-inch Eastern white pine not commercially available, that was cut specifically for this purpose, and dried for three years prior to final milling.
Boothbay Sea and Science Center is committed to community
Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) will host a Community Open House, Saturday, July 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 12 Carter Road in East Boothbay. Come and enjoy a tour of our beautiful Linekin Bay Campus—check out our boat shed classroom, dock, floats and meet the BSSC this summer’s sea and science instructors. Executive Director Pauline Dion will talk about the dynamic program of experiential boating and marine science underway this summer. Please RSVP, info@boothbayseaandsciencecenter.org \
Final preparation for 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival underway
YARMOUTH (WGME) - Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The event draws in more than 100-thousand people every year. The parade kicks off on Friday night where our Chief Meteorologist Charlie Lopresti will be there live. There will also be a performance from American Idol's Julia Gagnon...
Big G’s in Winslow closes after nearly 40 years
WINSLOW, Maine (WABI) - An institution in Winslow has closed its doors after almost 40 years in business. Big G’s Deli has posted on their website that as of Sunday, they are closed. No reason was given for the closure. We were able to speak with co-owner Gerry Michaud...
75-year-old man missing for 4 days found alive by K-9 in Maine bog
A 75-year-old man who had been missing for four days after falling off a ledge was found in a bog by a game warden and his K-9, Maine officials said.Michael Altmaier of New Sharon, Maine, had not been seen since last Monday, when he left his home for a meeting in Weld, a small town in the southwest part of the state, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife said on social media. His car was later discovered by park staff at the Mount Blue State Park Scenic Overlook in Weld.Maine Warden Service started searching for Altmaier on Friday...
Three Maine children presented with moose permits
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Three Maine children with critical illnesses are going hunting for moose this fall. Governor Mills and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso presented moose hunting permits to the young hunters today. The permits are given out as part of legislation that requires three permits be...
Matt James Openly Apologizes to Cooper Fox For ‘Crappy’ Situation
It was a crappy end to the week last week in more ways than one. For starters, let me just say that this story is going to get pretty 'crappy'. So, needless to say, if you don't want to get into a TMI situation, you may want to click away now.
Assault victim in Rockland repeatedly kicked in face, witnesses tell police
ROCKLAND, Maine — A Maine man is facing a felony assault charge after he was accused of repeatedly kicking someone in the face in Rockland, according to police. The Rockland Police Department said officers responded to an assault in progress shortly after midnight Sunday and that witnesses reported seeing the victim being repeatedly kicked in the face while on their hands and knees.
Target Announces Change That Will Affect All Maine Stores Next Week
As major retailers nationwide continue to battle to keep customers visiting their physical locations, one has been more proactive in that fight than others. That would be Target. Earlier this year, the retailer implemented a major change to their self-checkout lanes. A 10 items or less policy was put into place in hopes that it would speed up the lanes and keep customer grumbles down. That policy has been an overwhelming success for Target over the last few months.
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