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Memorial Honors 44 Maine Murder Victims, Including Victims of Lewiston Shooting
AUGUSTA, Maine- Dozens of names, including those of the 18 victims from the tragic Lewiston shooting, were added to a memorial in Augusta on Sunday. According to CBS 13, the ceremony at Holy Family cemetery aimed to honor Maine’s murder victims, with hundreds of names now etched on the monument since its dedication in 2013.
Sam’s Club Augusta, Maine to Host Weekend Fundraiser For Children’s Miracle Network
As you probably already know, Sam's Club holds a very special place in our hearts here at the radio station. For the last several years, Rodney and his wonderful team as Sam's Club in Augusta, Maine, have hosted our massive food drive 'Camp Out Hunger'. And, in case you didn't know, this food drive is a massive undertaking in which we take up about 1/10 of their large parking lot for five days.
Grading Changes Will Start At WCS In Fall
Some changes will be made to how grades are computed at Waterville High School in the Fall. WCS Board of Education members approved some changes at last week’s BOE meeting, while others will be reviewed after more data is collected. WCS Superintendent led a year- long look with a...
Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.
Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This was my Market Basket that I shopped at regularly,” she says, ducking into some shade on a recent sunny afternoon. Nearby, cars and...
Bangor Readies For This Year’s ‘Sidewalk Art Festival’
Downtown Bangor will host over a hundred different artisans this weekend, as. Downtown Bangor Partnership its annual Sidewalk Art Festival sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank takes place. Saturday, July 6th, the city will come alive with demonstrations of different art styles, music, food, and performances all afternoon. Executive Director of...
Joey Doiron Wins Inaugural Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains
On Wednesday night at Oxford Plains Speedway, there was no denying Joey Doiron. Doiron powered to the lead on a lap 266 restart and held off Derek Griffith to win the All That’s Metal Celebration of America 300, earning a $40,000 payday in the holiday spectacular. Doiron, already a...
Police seek help identifying suspects in Livermore Falls school vandalism
LIVERMORE FALLS (WGME) -- Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects who may have vandalized a school property in Livermore Falls. The police department posted a video on social media of two individuals seen walking on Cedar Street. The Lewiston Sun Journal says a bus, building,...
Here Are The Start Times For All 4th of July Fireworks In Maine
The 4th of July is back, and everyone in Maine is ready to enjoy the celebration!. With a decent forecast across the state and a day off from work, we are all ready to go out and be with friends and family, have a day of sun, BBQ, and games, then head out and enjoy a beautiful evening of fun & fireworks.
Hoping to get an early start on Fourth of July celebrations? Check out these events
MAINE, Maine — There's nothing wrong with getting a head start on celebrating the Fourth of July. Communities statewide have planned lots of events so you can get a head start on Independence Day celebrations, from baseball games, to craft fairs, to block parties, and more. The Portland Sea...
With parent team up for sale, Maine Celtics likely to change hands — but it’s complicated
For some basketball fans, it's cruel irony. The legendary Boston Celtics — who captured a record 18th NBA championship just two weeks ago with a 106-88 blow-out of the Dallas Mavericks — are now up for sale. Which means the Maine Celtics, the development league team purchased by...
Joseph Eaton Sentenced to Life in Prison for Maine Shooting Rampage
In a case that has left the public horrified, Maine State Police have confirmed the identity of the man responsible for a spree of violence last year. Joseph Eaton, 35, was sentenced to life in prison on multiple charges including murder. An Extensive List of Charges. In Sagadahoc County Superior...
Tuffy Bear Discount Furniture going out of business after 45 years
Maine’s destination furniture retailer to close permanently with owner’s retirement GLENBURN — Tuffy Bear Discount Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer in business for nearly a half-century, will close […]
Moderate House Dem: ‘Donald Trump is going to win. And I’m OK with that’
Rep. Jared Golden (Maine), a moderate Democrat, published an op-ed Tuesday arguing former President Trump is going to win the election, and he’s “OK with that.” Golden, who has held his seat in the House since 2019, wrote a piece published in the Bangor Daily News headlined, “Donald Trump is going to win the election…
Memorial Honors 44 Maine Murder Victims, Including Victims of Lewiston Shooting
AUGUSTA, Maine- Dozens of names, including those of the 18 victims from the tragic Lewiston shooting, were added to a memorial in Augusta on Sunday. According to CBS 13, the ceremony at Holy Family cemetery aimed to honor Maine’s murder victims, with hundreds of names now etched on the monument since its dedication in 2013.
South Portland leaders deny proposal to turn school building into transitional housing
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The South Portland city council effectively rejected a proposal to turn the old Mahoney Middle School building into transitional housing for asylum seekers. The school has been vacant for more than a year, since students moved out last June. Since it's closed, the city has been debating a permanent use for the building.
Boothbay Harbor Police make 4 arrests
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests between May 30 and June 30. On June 7, Deakon Wilson-Harrington, 21, of Edgecomb was arrested by Officer Zachary Barry for operating under the influence. On June 18, Charity Chubbuck, 51, of Nobleboro was arrested by Officer Makenzi Strout for operating under the influence with two priors. On June 23, Laura Hughes, 58, of Southport was arrested by Barry for operating under the influence. On June 27, Michael Cusumano, 43, Boothbay Harbor was arrested by Barry for domestic violence assault.
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