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Cloudy with Showers and Storms, Summer-Like Heat on the Way
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good Thursday morning everyone! It’s a gloomy start with showers advancing close to the region. Those of us who may have been able to catch a few glimpses of the sun between the clouds may notice a bit of a haze. That is because we do have some smoke travel associated with wildfires in Canada. The good news is that it has had a tough reaching the surface due to the presence of moisture in the atmosphere resulting in little to no impact to our air quality.
65-Year-Old Woman Died and Two Injured after Crash in Maine
A 65-year-old woman died and two other people were injured Wednesday after a crash on Route 26 in Norway. The Oxford Police Department said Trudy Giroux pulled out of a gas station in front of a pickup truck and was hit. She was pronounced dead. Driver and Passenger in Pickup...
Annual Milbridge Days Celebration kicks off on Thursday
MILBRIDGE -- The town of Milbridge has been gearing up for what organizer's say is one of the largest celebrations of the year in Hancock and Washington counties. Milbridge Days is a longstanding tradition for the community to celebrate the town's founding and draws thousands of people each year. The...
Bangor State Fair returns for 175th year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It’s that time of year again!. The Cross Insurance Center is gearing up for the Bangor State Fair at the arena and Bass Park!. Fun for the whole family, the fair will feature more than 25 rides, food, entertainment in the forms of live music, challenges, and demonstrations, along with the agricultural fair located inside the Cross Insurance Center.
Former water district superintendent indicted
SKOWHEGAN - The former superintendent of the Anson-Madison Water District has been indicted by the Somerset County Grand Jury. Michael Corson, 55, of Madison and another former employee were accused of removing old water lines belonging to the water district and selling them to a scrap metal dealer. Somerset County...
Lewiston approves the plans for Maine MILL's new home
Officials in Lewiston have approved plans for a new permanent home for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL). The $13 million project calls for the renovation of the Camden Yarns mill, plus an 8,000 square foot addition. "It was a former cotton mill, so it is...
Anson Scout achieves Eagle rank
Nick Gower, of Anson, received the Eagle Scout rank, the highest award in Scouting, during a ceremony held on July 13 at the Garret Schenck School. His Eagle Scout project was a benefit to the American Legion. The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post in Madison has a new, custom-made fire pit for the proper retirement of United States flags that have become faded, ripped or worn. “I am so proud of Nick,” said Troop #481 Scoutmaster Darlene Taylor, of Starks.
Ironman Maine Triathalon in Augusta, July 28
The IRONMAN® 70.3® Maine triathlon in Augusta is Sunday, July 28. More info HERE!. The Kennebec River current propels athletes 1.2 miles downriver giving them the legs they need for the 56-mile New England bike journey of swooping descents and adventurous climbs. The 13-1-mile rolling run hugs the riverbed and offers a tree lined canopy with plenty of shade and incredible community support all the way to the finish-line.
Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
YORK, Maine — The Purple Palace, a longtime staple of Short Sands Beach, is under contract after a family fallout between the owner and her grandson, who sued her over the breakfast place. Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday. The restaurant in the purple building at 1 Railroad Ave. has been run by its owner, Sandra Wilson, since 1976. ...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
'This is our best option:' Maine farmers turn to solar energy due to contaminated fields
ARUNDEL (WGME) – PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have been nothing short of disastrous for hundreds of Maine farmers. It's ruined their land, made their cattle, milk and eggs unsafe to eat and left many farmers with serious health problems. "This farm has been in our family since...
Maine organic farmers sue EPA over 'forever chemicals' found in sludge
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine organic farm group is joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its alleged failure to regulate PFAS in sludge. These chemicals pose a threat to our health, and some want to see the lawsuit taken a step further. "My son was an...
Kennebunk Charter Commission proposing town council government: Here's why.
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Charter Commission soon will present its final report to the Select Board and recommend a new form of government for the town and a more structured process for recalling elected officials. The commission is expecting to approve its final report on July 24 and deliver it to the Select Board on Aug. 6. The Select Board that evening is expected to have its first read of the proposal and, from there, hold public...
Annual Kneading Conference in Skowhegan kicks off Maine's largest bread fair
SKOWHEGAN -- It's that time of year again where lovers of bread and baking make their way to Skowhegan for Maine's largest bread fair. The Maine Artisan Bread Fair is on Saturday July 26, but leading up to it is the annual Kneading Conference on Thursday and Friday that organizers say has grown to be a premiere national.
Police have no dashcam footage from chase before double fatal crash in Bangor
BANGOR (WGME) -- Authorities say there is no dashcam footage from a police chase that preceded a double fatal crash in Bangor on Monday, according to the Bangor Daily News. Police say 39-year-old Noah Mushero of Bangor and 39-year-old Sheena Soctomah-Rolfe of Orono died in a crash on Finson Road following a chase involving the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.
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