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Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and possession of meth in Maine. Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Angel Luis Lozano from Lowell, Massachusetts will serve 60 months in federal prison. He will also have five years of supervised release. He entered a guilty plea on February 15, 2024.
Maine Construction Academy offers hands-on trades training for students
HIRAM, Maine — According to Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development, construction jobs are growing at a rate of 12 percent in Maine, compared to 8 percent nationally. The Maine Construction Academy helps students learn about the trades with an immersion program they hope attracts a new generation...
Section of Water Street in Augusta temporarily closed off
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A section of Water Street in Augusta was closed last night. According to Augusta Police, an alleged aggravated assault caused the section from the Walgreens to Green Street to be temporarily closed. Augusta P.D. made the point that as of this afternoon, public safety was not in danger.
6th Annual Disability Pride Day
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - July is Disability Pride Month and to celebrate an event was hosted earlier today in Augusta. The Sixth Annual Disability Pride Day was held on Friday in Augusta’s Mill Park. The event hosted by Disability Rights Maine had live music, pizza and an opportunity for...
'The project is a success': Maine beach using Christmas trees to restore sand dunes after coastal storms
PHIPPSBURG, Maine — Popham Beach State Park officials have teamed up to restore the beachfront after hard-hitting storms this past winter. In the winter months, park officials asked for Christmas tree donations, an idea used in multiple states to combat beachfront loss. "The idea is to use nature to...
Siting of offshore wind port poses dilemma for Maine community
Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: Dozens of neighbors, workers, and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a proposed industrial project that has potential to transform the local economy, but at the expense of a locally beloved natural area.
Run & Party For a Cause This Weekend in Augusta w/ Kelly’s Cause For Brain Tumors
One of my favorite things that I do in my 'spare' time is taking part in a committee-member role on Kelly's Cause For Brain Tumors. Kelly Theberge has been a wonderful friend of mine for more than 300 years, and I love being part of her wonderful cause. This year, our 5K after party will be taking place at Westernview Golf Club from 1-5.
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