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MSAD 15 Back-to-School memo
I hope you and your families have been enjoying the summer. Everyone is looking forward to the new school year and return of our students. This letter will provide the information you need to help plan for the first days of school. School Start & End Times:. High School/Middle. SchoolStart:...
Trail walk Wednesday August 21 at Libby Hill Forest
Twelve paddlers enjoyed last week’s kayaking adventure on Sabbathday Lake. They were delighted to spot Joey, the newest eaglet, squawking for food by his nest. Let’s try Libby Hill for the Wednesday, August 21, 10 a.m. trek. We will start from the Libby Hill Forest parking area at 50 Libby Hill Road in Gray across from the GNG Middle School. You can find information here.
Juvenile male hospitalized in early morning Lewiston shooting
LEWISTON (WGME) -- The Lewiston Police Department says a juvenile male was hospitalized after a shooting early Monday morning. Police say the shooting happened around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Pine Street and Jefferson Street. Officers found several shell casings in the road. Several witnesses told police they heard...
Waterville, Maine, Man Charged With Murder
According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, a Waterville man has been arrested and charged with murder. The press release explains that law enforcement was called to a residence at 119 Cool Street in Waterville for the report of a suspicious death. The body of...
Maine Man Dies After Being Struck by Boat Propeller
A Maine boater died after he was apparently struck by his boat’s propeller after falling overboard. According to a press release from the Maine Marine Patrol, Samuel Sharpe, 23, of Harpswell fell from his 19-foot center console while underway off South Harpswell on Friday evening (Aug. 16) at around 8:00 p.m. Officials believe Sharpe was hit by the boat’s propeller, based on his injuries.
Portland minimum wage changes won't appear on November ballot
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Changes to Portland’s minimum wage will not be on the ballot in November. The decision comes after the city council heard over an hour of testimony on Monday over both tipped-wage changes, and an increase to the citywide minimum wage. “I’ll sit down with the media...
The Mi’kmaq Nation’s farm, fish-growing operation feeds demand for traditional foods
Twenty years ago, the Mi’kmaq Nation in Presque Isle started a community garden on an acre or two next to its government office and its largest residential area. As interest in the garden grew, it was moved to a site of about eight acres, at 1353 Presque Isle Road in Caribou, to accommodate expanded farm production and the development of an aquaculture operation to grow native brook trout.
Orono Red Riots ready to defend state football title
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots earned their 8-Man Small School State Championship revenge over the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls last season. Old Orchard Beach defeated Orono, 46-22, two years ago. The Red Riots struck back last fall with a 46-18 drubbing in the title game. There’s a...
Hall of Honor Announces First Class of Inductees
Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee Announces First Class of Inductees. After months of deliberation, The Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee (established in 2023) is pleased to announce its first class of inductees. These nine inductees include exemplary student-athletes, coaches and community members. They will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Sanford Performing Arts Center.
Old Orchard Beach voters could soon decide on new rent control ordinance
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) -- Voters in Old Orchard Beach could soon decide whether or not to pass a specific kind of rent control. A citizen initiative from people in two mobile home parks now has enough signatures to potentially move forward. “We need to protect ourselves,” Old Orchard Village...
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival 2024
VIP hour (2-3 p.m.; requires VIP ticket) features specialty brews not available during the general tasting session, and VIP attendees will receive unlimited beverage samples from 2 to 7 p.m., a $5 food voucher, samples from food vendors specializing in local harvest, a souvenir T-shirt and tasting glass, and a swag bag.
National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day
OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - It’s National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day and the Ice Cream Shoppe in Oakland is celebrating accordingly. The Ice Cream Shoppe is the newest of their four total locations of the same name. Featuring a drive-thru window, a dining room and an outside window, customers...
New bronze battle cross adorns Washburn veterans park
WASHBURN, Maine — The Washburn Area Veterans Memorial Park has a new addition following an unveiling ceremony over the weekend. A six-foot-tall bronze battle cross is now in place at the park, honoring the 27 service members from Washburn, Wade and Perham who gave the ultimate sacrifice during wartime.
Open Comp 200 Slated for Friday of Oxford 250 Weekend
Naples, ME — Officials at the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) have announced another marquis event as a part of the 51st annual Oxford 250 weekend August 23-25. A $10,000-to-win open competition 200 lap event for Super Late Models will the headline the Friday card night of the biggest weekend of the year.
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