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Sen. Collins expects Army's report into handling of Robert Card to be released next week
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said she's been briefed on the Army's investigation into its handling of Reservist Robert Card, the man responsible for the Lewiston shootings. She's unable to share more details until the report is final but she said there are troubling revelations. "There are some very serious failures...
Two Seriously Injured after Motorcycle and Car Crash in Maine
Two people were seriously injured Saturday morning after a head-on motorcycle and car crash in Baldwin. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said speed and unsafe driving were factors in the collision on Route 113 around 8:30 am. Car Tried to Pass in Opposite Lane at Crest of Hill. Deputies...
Lewiston's Community Give Back Day unites new Mainers with vital local resources
LEWISTON (WGME) - It was Community Give Back Day in Lewiston on Saturday. The city has one of the highest immigrant populations in Maine. Facing language and other barriers, several local programs and businesses put together Saturday's event, aiming to help new Mainers and those just new to Maine learn about what resources are available to them.
Westbrook Strong 5k raises $10,000 for domestic violence awareness and scholarships
WESTBROOK (WGME) - Running and raising awareness, Saturday morning's Westbrook Strong 5k helped raised 10-thousand dollars for a domestic violence awareness group. Matthew Rairdon, a former graduate from Westbrook High School, was 22 years old when he was killed by his ex-boyfriend in 2013. His parents began this race to...
'Little fighter': Mother of 5-month-old with shaken baby syndrome strives to help others
WELLS, Maine — Jessica Hannan-Vitale had just returned from work one day in May to Ne'r Beach Motel in Wells, where she was living with her five children and boyfriend, when she found her youngest child cold and unresponsive. "I knew right then that I need to call an...
Lewiston, Maine, Animal Shelter Desperate for Pet Food as Supplies Run Low
If there's one thing you shouldn't question about the majority of people in Maine, it's their love for furry companions. The Pine Tree State is filled with pet owners, often glowing with pride over their cats, dogs, and other homebound pals. But Maine has also become a place where pets...
Messalonskee honors Cassidy Charette with 11-hour soccer event for scholarships
MESSALONSKEE (WGME) - 11 hours of soccer for number 11. Folks in Messalonskee are remembering a young girl who died tragically in a hayride incident 10 years ago. The “ShineOnCass" foundation put on Saturday’s event to remember Messalonskee's number 11, Cassidy Charette. Her former high school and other...
Maine foundation makes donation, helps Boy Scouts make a splash at Camp Roosevelt
EDDINGTON, Maine (WABI) - Camp Roosevelt hosts hundreds of Boy Scouts each summer for the Katahdin Area Council’s summer camp. The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation helped campers this year make a splash. The foundation fully funded this year’s waterfront program for the summer camp. The $20,000 donation provided...
Moxie Fest is in full swing, celebrating the iconic soft drink
LISBON (WGME) -- Mainers are cracking open a can of fun this weekend at the Moxie Festival, the celebration of an iconic orange can of soda. Friday’s heat didn’t stop crowds from raising a can to this year’s celebration. “Trying to enjoy the summer even though it’s...
Australian group makes their mark on Maine
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Downtown Waterville has a brand new series of sculptures for residents to check out. Light Sentinels are now right outside the Maine Film Center.They were made by an Australian group called Skunk Control. The art arrives at a perfect time as the city prepares for its...
USM extends grace period, adds payment kiosks after automated parking complaints
GORHAM (WGME) -- The University of Southern Maine has made some tweaks to its automated parking systems in Gorham and Portland after parent and student complaints. The system, which went live last year, uses a combination of cameras and artificial intelligence to track license plates coming and going from campus parking lots.
Llama escapes homestead just as dentist arrives
BANGOR, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - While many pets like to go on a walk with their owners, one llama in Bangor, Maine, opted to take himself for a stroll. Rina Pesner, owner of Rebels Homestead, said she was letting in the veterinarian who was there to clean her horses’ teeth when one of her animals made a run for it.
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