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Southern Maine Baseball Standout Sam Dexter ‘16 Selected for Little East Conference Hall of Fame
GORHAM, Maine – Named the 2015 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Gold Bat Award Winner, given to the NCAA Division III National Player of the Year, University of Southern Maine shortstop Sam Dexter '16 finished his outstanding career as a Husky student-athlete as one of the finest baseball players in program history.
Ding, ding: The bell is back in place at iconic Maine lighthouse
BRISTOL, Maine — Repair work is progressing on the Bell House at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol after it waslargely destroyed in a storm in January, and a key part of the house is now back in place: the bell. Bristol Parks and Recreation announced Friday morning that the...
No More Sideways Parking for the Corinna Fire Department
Less than one year after breaking ground on a new fire station, the fire department in the Town of Corinna, Maine moved into a brand-new facility. The move represented years of hard work and collaboration on the part of town officials, the volunteer fire fighters, Senator Susan Collins, and USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities team.
WATCH: Movie Trailer for Lost on a Mountain in Maine @ 12 Year Old Rye Boy
Lost on a Mountain in Maine, a movie adaptation of the book of the same name that chronicles the experiences of Donn Fendler, a 12-year-old boy from Rye who survived nine days in the Maine wilderness as a child in 1939, has released its first movie trailer in anticipation of national release this fall. MyRye.com interviewed Ryan Cook, one of the filmmakers behind the upcoming movie, earlier this summer.
Can You Help? List of 35 Unsolved Missing Persons Cases in Maine
The Maine State Police have a list of 35 individuals who have gone missing since 1964. Each name on this list represents a person whose disappearance has left a void in the lives of their families and communities. These cases remain unsolved, and the hope of finding answers still burns brightly for those left behind.
Man Arrested for Trying to Strangle Father’s Girlfriend in Maine
A 32-year-old man was arrested after trying to strangle his father’s girlfriend in Farmington. Police said Nicholas Smith from Farmington was charged with Aggravated Assault and Criminal Threatening. Argument over Chores. The incident happened at a home on Weeks Mills Road after an argument about chores, Smith became angry...
23-year-old Harpswell man dies after being hit by boat propeller
SOUTH HARPSWELL Maine (WABI) - A Maine man has died after officials say he got hit by his boat’s propeller. The Maine Marine Patrol says Samuel Sharpe, 23, of Harpswell fell from his boat while operating it near South Harpswell Friday evening around 8 p.m. Based on his injuries,...
Madawaska Land Port of Entry Celebrates Completion, Strengthening U.S.-Canada Connection
MADAWASKA, Maine (WAGM) - After more than two decades of planning the Madawaska Land Port of Entry has been completed. Officials held the bridge’s ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate all the work and organizations who helped build this new connection between the United States and Canada. NewsSource8 reporter Karri Triplett has more on what impact this new port will have on the county.
Unity Environmental University Distance Education Advantage
Imagine learning in your own backyard, on your own schedule, with immersive experiences designed for you! That’s the Unity Environmental University Distance Education advantage. Our professionally designed courses are offered up to 8 times a year, letting you decide how quickly you want to complete your degree. With low tuition, no hidden fees, and no books or materials to purchase in more than half of our courses, you can consider the full cost of your program up front. At Unity Environmental University affordability, accessibility and flexibility is in our DNA!
Families raise concerns over state of Sanford cemetery
SANFORD (WGME) – There is controversy in Sanford over the care and rules at a local cemetery. Susan Coates and her sister, Carol Curit, saw online photos of Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford, where their parents are buried. "They were just covered with grass,” Coates said. “You couldn't read them."...
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