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Young swimmer taken to hospital after rescue on Saco River in Limington
LIMINGTON, Maine — A young swimmer was rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon after requiring rescue from an incident while swimming in the Limington Rapids of the Saco River. Limington's fire chief told NEWS CENTER Maine that swimmers in the area saw a young male go under the water...
Police searching for missing South Portland teen
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Law enforcement is searching for a missing teenager from South Portland. Gabrielle Critchley, 13, was reported missing Tuesday, the South Portland Police Department said in a social media post. Police said Critchley may have been spotted in Auburn and possibly Old Orchard Beach. She is...
Erratic driving operation takes turn onto Rockland golf course
ROCKLAND — Reports of speed tend to garner attention. Erratic driving tends to heighten anxiety. But, when a police officer is overheard telling dispatch in an incredulous shrill that he’s now chasing a car through the 13th fairway, the listener stops cold. Rockport and Rockland officers were trying...
No injuries after car lands on roof on Porter Street on Fourth of July
ROCKPORT — Rockport Fire and Police departments, along with NorthEast Mobile Health Services, were called to 29 Porter Street, in Rockport, after a car landed on its roof in the center of the road at approximately 1 p.m. The teenage driver of the car and his teen passenger were...
Vacant Auburn building to house homeless resource center
AUBURN (WGME) -- On Monday, the Auburn City Council approved turning an empty building into a resource center for the area’s unhoused. The Drop-In Center will operate out of the building, moving from the First Universalist Church. “The unhoused issue is becoming larger and larger every day,” Drop-In Center...
‘We are being railroaded’ — Residents reeling from dam removal
NAPLES — It was a swimming hole that not everybody knew about on a river renowned for its pristine water quality. It is considered the birth place of Naples, where a small industrial complex and homes were once supported by a dam on the Crooked River. In about a...
NMCC President Tim Crowley Announces Retirement After Nearly 40 Years of Service
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - After almost 40 years working at Northern Maine Community College, the president is retiring. NMCC President Tim Crowley started at the college in 1985 as dean of students. In 1991 he was named vice president and academic dean. In 2002 he became the president. He...
Off-duty Maine police officer gets up close and personal with humpback whale
KITTERY, Maine — It's not just any tourist — a humpback whale is visiting Pepperell Cove in Kittery this July 4th weekend. Off-duty Kittery Police Officer Danny Contois captured an amazing video of a young humpback whale scooping up a snack right in front of his fishing vessel Thursday morning.
New European-Style Cafe Opens on Main Street in Downtown Damariscotta
Rue 77, a European-inspired cafe and the newest addition to business in downtown Damariscotta, opened its doors on Friday, June 28, at 77 Main St. Roger and Prudence Kiessling, of Bremen, co-owners of the new cafe said the vision for the cafe is to create a community space with an experience-first approach.
Rockland police seek help locating stolen construction tools
ROCKLAND — A burglary at a local residence under renovation has led to the theft of numerous construction tools, authorities said Tuesday. The Rockland Police Department reported that an assortment of RIDGID & DEWALT brand tools, including a miter saw, reciprocating saw, various corded and cordless power tools, drills, and a nailer, were stolen from a property on Jefferson Street.
Scarborough, Maine, Restaurant Closes Permanently Months After Opening
For those that drive down Payne Road in Scarborough towards the Maine Mall, it's one of the most recognizable shops along the strip, standing out amongst big box stores and sprawling hotels. That would be Fresco Del Forno (formerly Pizza Plus), an Italian eatery that featured everything from pizza to...
727 OCEAN SUNSET IS NOW OPEN FOR DINNER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
727 Ocean Sunset Restaurant and Bar is now serving dinner seven days a week. We offer Happy Hour between 4:00 and 5:00pm daily and dinner is served between 5:00 and 8:30pm daily. We feature the music of local musicians every Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evenings. Get away from the hustle and bustle off the harbor and enjoy the cool ocean breezes in East Boothbay. Chef Ethan hails from New Orlean’s and you might discover a taste of Louisiana in some of his dishes. Roxxie is serving up her own special handcrafted cocktails and may we just say, our sunsets are simply spectacular! For more information call 207-633-2800 www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Nobleboro Historical Society Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Nobleboro Historical Society is recently awarded of three $1,000 scholarships to Lincoln Ball, Emily Boone, and Conor Glasier, members of the Lincoln Academy class of 2024. The Nobleboro Historical Society scholarships are for any Nobleboro resident entering college or any qualified postsecondary education program or to a student already...
Augusta Food Bank’s way to feed hundreds
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta Food Bank is building a stronger community. They held their Free Food Thursday today because of tomorrow’s holiday. Last week, more than 100 families lined up for a weekly distribution that doesn’t feel like a typical food pantry. ”Free Food Thursdays is...
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