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Car crashes into house in Auburn
AUBURN, Maine (WGME) -- The Auburn Fire Department says that a car went off the road and crashed into a house on the corner of Third Street and Roak Street on Tuesday. There was reportedly no one home when it happened. The Fire Department says that there were no reported...
Bangor police host 'Summer Sleuth Series,' connecting community, local businesses through scavenger hunt
BANGOR, Maine — Whether it's a speeding ticket or putting somebody in handcuffs, police officers are used to giving the bad news. But this summer, Officer Elizabeth Ashe with Bangor police is giving the community a way to connect with the department and the city's many local businesses through the "Summer Sleuth Series."
57th Yarmouth Clam Festival was a success
YARMOUTH, ME- The 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival is a vibrant celebration, drawing crowds from near and far to partake in a variety of activities and culinary delights. Booths filled with colorful banners proudly represent different nonprofits, each offering Maine treats that range from steaming bowls of clam chowder to freshly shucked oysters and the famous Maine lobster rolls.
WATCH: Great White Shark Spotted Near Popular Maine Beaches
Last month, an off-duty cop was at the stern of a boat on Pepperell Cove in Kittery, Maine, and captured a video of a humpback whale breeching the water!. The Kittery Police Department posted a video on their Facebook page that's incredibly cool. (You may also like: Off-Duty Maine Cop...
Inaugural Maine Car Show Was a HUGE Success for Veterans
Jodi and Joe Brasslett, owners of Home Roofing Solutions, knew they wanted to do something BIG for their charity, The Marino Project, which helps give Maine military members access to the resources they need and most importantly, deserve. How About Putting on a Maine Car Show for the First Time?
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Celebrate Maine’s Annual Wild Blueberry Weekend, Aug. 3 and 4
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend heralds its fourth consecutive year and scheduled for August 3-4. Organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, the weekend puts the wild blueberry, Maine’s native and iconic fruit, and the people who care for and harvest this special crop on center stage. Residents...
Maine to Endure Furnace-Like Conditions Next Week
So far, the summer of 2024 has been the exact opposite of the summer of 2023. Last summer was cold and rainy. This summer has been hot, humid, and sunny. In fact, the weather has been way hotter than we normally get here in northern New England. For the last...
Special interest dollars spill into CD2 race as campaigns spar over corporate funding
BANGOR, Maine — The most recent campaign finance filing in Maine's 2nd Congressional District race shows both candidates are now backed by powerful special interest groups, though to varying degrees. In the campaign to date, three-term incumbent Democratic Rep. Jared Golden has secured about $4.8 million. GOP challenger and...
The Ripple Effect: Old Orchard Beach swimmers in greater danger following winter's storms
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) - This summer, thousands of beachgoers have visited the 7 miles of Saco Bay's sandy shore, but in some spots, they're meeting an increased danger. "It's definitely a different beach from a year ago," Old Orchard Beach motel owner J.J. Mokarzel said. Each week, Old Orchard...
New Bus Service Launches From Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, Maine
Buses are probably the most convenient and affordable form of public travel in the United States, and now, we have a commuter bus traveling from Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, Maine. According to WMTW, the Maine Department of Transportation contracted with RTW Management Inc. for this pilot program called "The LAP," with...
In Rangeley, building a child care center seen as key to building the workforce
Rendering / Courtesy Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children The goal is to start construction of the 4,986-square-foot Rangeley Childcare Center this October. Building a $3.5 million nonprofit child care center in Rangeley could be key to building the Franklin County town’s workforce. Currently there are fewer than 20...
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