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Dazzling Balloon Glow and Laser Show Coming to the Topsham, Maine Fairgrounds
The Topsham Fairgrounds is hosting a unique event that will be fun for the whole family. The Balloon Glow and Laser Show will be in Topsham for two days on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31. What is the Ballon Glow and Laser show? It's what it sounds like...
Portland Sea Dogs stand 'Lewiston Strong' with special night at Hadlock Field
PORTLAND (WGME) – The Portland Sea Dogs honored the victims and survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting during Maine Strong night at Hadlock Field. Wednesday’s game was all about Lewiston and Auburn, honoring and celebrating the community. And the night was complete with a very memorable first pitch.
With high-tech tank, Brunswick rocket maker bluShift takes next step to space flight
The Brunswick aerospace startup bluShift is one step closer to space flight, with the installation of a 30-foot-tall oxidizer tank at its headquarters at Brunswick Landing. BluShift is the first company in the world to build a rocket engine that runs entirely on a nontoxic, bio-derived solid fuel. With the oxidizer tank, the company will be able to keep the engine fired up.
Beegone! From discovery to relocation, Hathorn Hall’s honeybee hive had Bates buzzing
Hathorn Hall, the college’s first building, is home to faculty offices in English, neuroscience, and mathematics, plus several administrative offices and high-ceiling classrooms. And until last week, it was also the residence of around 50,000 honeybees. Each summer, workers in the various building trades swarm the campus, taking on...
Poland-area district rejects school budget after making cuts
Voters in one Maine school district reject its latest budget proposal as another prepares to try again. Voters in RSU 16, which serves Poland, Mechanic Falls, and Minot, rejected the latest proposal in a 466 to 445 vote on Tuesday. The district was hoping a scaled-back version of the proposal...
Former Gray finance director pleads guilty to $37K theft from Maine town
GRAY, Maine — The former finance director for Gray has paid more than $53,000 in restitution to the Maine town after pleading guilty to a theft charge. Town officials said Katy Jewell pled guilty to misdemeanor theft by unauthorized taking or transfer as part of a plea deal in the case in which she was accused of stealing more than $37,000.
Robbery suspect nabbed after Biddeford hit and run
SOUTH PORTLAND — Following up on a July 29 robbery incident, the South Portland Police Department announced today the arrest of 18-year-old Davyn Flynn. Flynn was apprehended in Biddeford just before noon after Biddeford Police responded to a hit and run involving a stolen vehicle from Scarborough earlier in the day.
Augusta PD Search For Gardiner Man Who Fled After Custody Dispute
Chief Kevin Lully of the Augusta Police Department says the incident started at 6 PM on Wednesday. He said officers were called to a home on Swan Street for a potential dispute regarding child custody. Chief Lully says when the police arrived on the scene, an argument broke out, and...
Sea Dogs win 6th straight!
Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs (17-10, 53-43) down the Erie SeaWolves (18-11, 56-40) 9-3 on Wednesday night to extend a six-game win streak. The streak marks the longest for Portland this season. Roman Anthony went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers and a stolen base. His first homer of...
8 Investigates: Data suggests Portland short-term rental regulations aren't being fully enforced
PORTLAND, Maine — It's been nearly seven years since Portland's short-term rental regulations went into effect. Portland City Council is now considering a proposal to tighten the existing regulations, but a group of anonymous locals claims the existing rules aren't being effectively enforced. Property owners who want to rent...
Tracking the remainder of storms this evening
PORTLAND, Maine — A Flood Watch is currently in effect for areas of New Hampshire until midnight due to rounds of downpours and storms. Residents should be cautious, as heavy rain could lead to localized flooding. Anyone within or near the flood watch zone is also at risk for thunderstorms capable of producing hefty rain amounts. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, with strong winds being the primary severe threat, avoid driving through flooded areas.
Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race starts Saturday in Cape Elizabeth
PORTLAND (WGME) – The 26th annual Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race starts Saturday morning along Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth. Many elite runners from around the world and from Maine will be competing. More than $90,000 in prize money is up for grabs, with part of the proceeds...
Portland officials encourage residents to sign up as organ donors
PORTLAND (WGME) – This week is organ donation week in Portland. According to New England Donor Services, Maine has one of the highest rates of organ donations on the East Coast. Wednesday morning, the group joined Portland Mayor Mark Dion and Secretary of the State Shenna Bellows to encourage...
BBH Opera House: Eileen Ivers & Band
She’s appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and guest starred with over 50 orchestras. On Friday, Aug. 16 Grammy awarded and Emmy nominated Celtic fiddle star Eileen Ivers returns to Maine this summer with her band to play at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Doors open at 7 p.m., Eileen Ivers and her band go on stage at 7:30.
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