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Lewiston code enforcement puts drug bust house on notice
LEWISTON, Maine — The City of Lewiston Planning & Code Enforcement Department cited 149 College Street for health and safety violations because of trash and debris accumulated outside, including drug paraphernalia and feces. It's the same property where officials have made four drug arrests in nine months, most recently...
Fire breaks out at Maine lumberyard
OXFORD, Maine — Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a lumberyard in Oxford. The fire broke out overnight at 60 East Oxford Road. As of 4 a.m. Saturday, most firefighters had left the scene, but some crews were still on site, putting out hotspots. It's unclear what...
Maine sophomore pacers open Windsor Fair
Windsor, ME — Two $19,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers jump start the Windsor Fair program on Sunday (August 25) with the top two point earners pitted against one another in the opener. The first $19,691 division kicks off the afternoon card at 12:45...
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...
Dinosaurs roar into Portland with 'Jurassic Quest' at Cross Insurance Arena
PORTLAND (WGME) - Well, there's good news for all the local "Jurassic Park" fans out there- dinosaurs have come to Portland. The traveling and interactive exhibit "Jurassic Quest" opened to the public Friday at Cross Insurance Arena. The hands-on and educational experience showcases realistic looking dinosaur attractions that move and...
Sobriety Check Points Coming to Lewiston, Maine: Know Your Rights
Many police departments throughout Maine have conducted sobriety checkpoints. These are roadblocks that the police set up to check to see if drivers are sober behind the wheel, in an effort to keep the roads safe from those who may be driving under the influence. For those who have not been drinking, this can not only be an inconvenience, but can also put them in an uncomfortable position.
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...
Lobster Bakes cook up thrilling win!
Portland, Maine- The Maine Lobster Bakes (33-15, 69-48) walked it off 2-1 in the ninth inning to take a second-straight game over the Somerset Patriots (27-20, 59-57) on Friday night. The Lobster Bakes remain in first place of the Northeast Division now 5.5 games ahead of the second-place Somerset Patriots.
Press Release: Portland Museum of Art Presents Mass Timber Maine Conference
Be Inspired into Action and Explore at the Mass Timber Maine Conference!. Portland, ME—The Portland Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the Maine Mass Timber Conference, taking place from November 13 to 15, 2024, in Portland, Maine. This groundbreaking event will bring together industry leaders, artists, innovators, and visionaries to explore the future of construction through mass timber technology.
Sea Dogs become 'Maine Lobster Bakes' for a night in celebration of famous crustacean
PORTLAND (WGME) - It was a great night for baseball and at Hadlock Field on Friday, they got "cracking.”. That's because the Sea Dogs changed their name to the "Maine Lobster Bakes" on Friday night to celebrate Maine’s most famous crustacean. Sea Dog fans love those alternate logos: from...
Studio Two: An Early Beatles Tribute Comes to Sanford
Strategies for a Stronger Sanford is holding a fundraising event at the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 28 at 8 pm that Beatles fans will not want to miss. Tickets are available online www.sanfordpac.org. Pricing is $37.50 for premium seats and $30.50 for standard seats. Studio Two is...
Women’s Volleyball Names Coaching Staff
The Central Maine Community College women's volleyball team will have two new faces as the heads of the program in 2024-25. Kevin Bean and Rachael Collins have been named co-Head Coaches ahead of the fall season. Bean is the Community Sports Aide for the city of Lewiston and is a...
Michael Harrison Wins First Limited Feature on Friday Night at Oxford Plains
A great crowd and weather turned out Friday for the first night of Oxford 250 racing at Oxford Plains Speedway. While the Super Late Model Open was the marquee event, the Limited, Street Stock and Mad Bomber divisions put on a quite a show. WATCH THE OXFORD 250 ON RACINGAMERICA.TV.
Bruins honor Lewiston mass shooting victims with major donations at local fan event
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Boston Bruins Foundation honored the Lewiston shooting victims and their families on Friday with two big donations. The Bruins Fan Fest Tour is currently in town in Lewiston with hundreds of fans turning out at The Colisee. Bruins Head Coach and former Maine Black bear Jim...
State Rule Changes Threaten Medical Cannabis Providers
Vetted Cannabis is one of the medical offices affected by a state rules change. Rule changes made by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy could seriously impact the operations of several medical cannabis caregivers here. Sanford’s zoning ordinance currently allows for a medical cannabis cultivator to have an office where they prescribe and sell product directly to their patients. Before that provision was created, medical providers in town had to meet their patients in a public place to deliver cannabis to them.
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