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Parent groups in Southern Maine tackle excessive screen time in kids
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Groups of parents in Southern Maine are working to get kids unglued from their phones and devices. Hundreds of parents from nine different school districts are now part of a new group called "Turn the Tides." "Area towns who are working together to try and change...
WinterKids welcomes Holub as executive director
WESTBROOK — WinterKids, Maine’s leading organization dedicated to helping children develop healthy lifelong habits through outdoor winter activities, is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Holub as its new […]
Maine Celebrated for Excellence in Women’s Rights
It was an exceptional showing for the state of Maine in a recent women's rights report. WalletHub, a personal finance website, published its annual report of the states with the best and worst records for women's rights. The Pine Tree State was listed as the 4th best state. Now that's a ranking to be proud of.
Riding for Hope: Maine’s 8th Annual ‘Ride for Suicide’ to Save Lives
Nick Danforth of Lewiston founded the Pain To Power Suicide Awareness nonprofit to raise awareness about the heartbreaking reality that affects so many lives. This Saturday, August 26, the LA Harley on Main street in Lewiston will host the 8th Annual Ride for Suicide. This event is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.
Lewiston-based home repair program to help seniors stay in their homes will expand in Maine
The Lewiston Housing Authority will expand a home modification program for seniors with a $1.25 million award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program previously served older Mainers living in Androscoggin County but will eventually reach 150 additional homes in Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec and Oxford Counties.
Record number of large cruise ships to make port in Rockland, business community starts planning
ROCKLAND – Smaller cruise ships continue to arrive in Rockland Harbor through the end of August 2024, but it’s what’s ahead that has the downtown area bracing itself while others are mobilizing strategic planning for the local business sector. An additional 18,000 passengers and an anticipated revenue...
Pedestrian safety improvements made in Monument Square Park
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Portland has recently made improvements to Monument Square Park to make it safer for people walking and enjoying the area. That means the parking for business owners, loading and delivery needs, and public parking will be restricted in the area. The Assistant City Manager Greg Jordan...
Asbestos found in Bowdoinham elementary school leads to delay
BOWDOINHAM, Maine (WGME) -- The discovery of asbestos in a 70-year-old Midcoast elementary school will delay the start of school. Vermiculite, a common insulation back in the 50's, was put in the rafters back when Bowdoinham Community School was built. It contains some asbestos. A contractor hired to lay new...
Man dies after being ejected from vehicle in Berwick crash
BERWICK (WGME) - The Berwick Police Department says a man has died after crashing and being ejected from his vehicle on Saturday. Officials responded to Portland Street (Route 4) near the intersection with Old Route 4 on Saturday morning in Berwick for a single-vehicle crash. Investigation showed a 67-year-old man,...
Waldo Theatre gallery cultivates “Hope is a Seed” as September art exhibit
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main Street, kicks off the Fall season with a September art gallery show featuring two refreshing Maine artists who share a focus on the human experience and cultural identity through their work in photography and printmaking. In “Hope is a Seed”, professional photographer Sean Alonzo Harris and printmaker Elizabeth Jabar highlight a variety of public engagement projects and print editions created by the two artists.
Portland sees boom in number of cruise ship visits and, with it, growing pains in the community
To address the traffic gridlock on Commercial Street caused by the sheer number of pedestrians, tourism operators hired 5 flaggers to bring groups of people across the street's busiest intersections last fall. And a community hotline monitored by Visit Portland was activated and fielded 43 cruise-related complaints, the biggest issues...
Bystanders attempt to save man in fatal Sagadahoc County car crash
ARROWSIC (WGME) - A 45-year-old Arrowsic man has died after his car left the road and struck a tree in Sagadahoc County on Friday. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office says at around 6:44 p.m., they responded to a report of a single-vehicle accident on Old Stage Road in Arrowsic. The...
UMaine moving ahead with Hutchinson Center sale after receiving 2 appeals
The University of Maine System said it will start negotiating a final sale agreement for the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, after two appeals challenged its decision to sell the property to a local church. The system announced last week that Calvary Chapel Belfast made the top proposal to buy the...
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