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Studebakers, a Model T and a Gremlin
If it’s mid-July at Boothbay Railway Village, antique cars from around the state will be motoring there. This year, BRV’s 60th anniversary year, the Antique Auto Show was July 13. About 40 members of Maine Obsolete Auto League (MOALS) drove their treasured, vintage vehicles to 586 Wiscasset Road.
Another rabid fox killed in Bath, reigniting rabies concerns in the city
BATH (WGME) -- Another rabid fox has been killed in Bath. The city has a history of issues with rabid foxes. Police say they got reports about a sick fox that had been wandering around the Big Apple store and walking repeatedly into traffic on Rt. 1 on Monday. The...
You could buy an entire island Down East for the price of a southern Maine condo
(BDN) -- For less than the price of a southern Maine condominium, you could buy an entire island with two cottages in Down East Maine. Chance Island, a 44-acre island in Machiasport, is on the market for $725,000. Two seasonal cottages, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom, are included in that figure. There’s a condo on the market in Biddeford for around that price, and there are some going higher in South Portland and Portland, too.
EVENTS: “No Spring Chickens” & prizes at Democratic lobster bake
“No Spring Chickens” – Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies” – will provide music during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, of Waldoboro, make up No...
Maine man accused of drug trafficking after police raid home in Gray
GRAY (WGME) -- A Maine man has been charged with drug trafficking after authorities say they found fentanyl, meth, and more inside his home in Gray. The MDEA says 50-year-old Peter Petersen had been selling fentanyl and methamphetamine from his home at 80 Whitney Road in Gray. Authorities say undercover agents bought drugs from Petersen.
Windham teenager known as 'Big Redd' competing in USA Mullet Championship
WINDHAM, Maine — Few hairstyles have quite the lasting impact of a mullet, and one Windham teenager is looking to make his stand out on the national stage. Eliott "Big Redd" Kullman is one of 32 teens taking part in this year's USA Mullet Championship, the nationwide showdown of business in the front, party in the back.'
D’Auteuil returns to assistant city manager post in Auburn
Denis D’Auteuil is returning to his position as Auburn’s assistant city manager. The city council unanimously confirmed D’Auteuil’s appointment July 15. “Denis’ depth of knowledge, connection to our team, dedication to public service, and long history of involvement with the cities of Auburn and Lewiston make him exactly the right fit for this position,” City Manager Phil Crowell said in a news release. “He has a powerful connection to his community - he’s a coach, a volunteer, a dad, brother and son, and he’s a friend to so many here.”
Old Town, Orono firefighters team up with Maine football summer training
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - There was a new spin on summer morning workouts for the Maine football team. The Old Town and Orono Fire Departments showed up to train with the Black Bears in a way only they could. The team worked together to pull a fire truck from the...
CrowdStrike tech outage impacts Maine banks, flights, and much more
PORTLAND, Maine — A number of major airlines in the U.S. and around the globe were grounded for several hours because of a major technology outage affecting Windows-based systems, leaving millions of travelers stranded. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning around 1:45 a.m. Friday to say that flights...
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Limestone considers security cameras after internet, electricity systems vandalized
LIMESTONE, Maine – Recent vandalism has prompted Limestone town officials to consider installing security cameras at the town office. On July 2, town residents were unable to conduct business at the office after internet and phone services went down, said Interim Town Manager Alan Mulherin. After Spectrum investigated, they...
18th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival ties together Maine Woods traditions
GREENVILLE — The 18th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival takes place on East Cove, downtown Greenville, on Moosehead Lake. Day and evening programs run Wednesday to Friday July 24-26. The Festival […]
New Hampshire man killed in early morning Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON (WGME) - A New Hampshire man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Lebanon. The York County Sheriff's Office says around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning, a resident on River Road found a crashed motorcycle, with two people lying in a field. Deputies showed up and found the driver, 32-year-old...
Suspect in Cushing death faces judge, claims he was beaten by police
ROCKLAND, Maine — The man who police say led them on a chase that ended in Augusta, prompting a standoff, on Tuesday and is also a suspect in the death of a man in Cushing, made his initial court appearance Thursday. Jason Hewett, 39, of Augusta, appeared via video...
Maine Maritime Academy's TS State of Maine returns after 75-day voyage
PORTLAND (WGME) - After visiting ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada, the "TS State of Maine,” the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy, arrived in Portland on Tuesday. The ship set sail back in early May and was at sea for 75 days. On Wednesday, CBS 13/Fox 23 caught...
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