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Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
Man Who Posted Photos of Guns Stolen in Maine Pleads Guilty
A Maine man who posted photos on Instagram of guns stolen from a pawn shop has pleaded guilty. Ryan Ansart, 22, of West Springfield, Massachusetts was in a Bangor courtroom on Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal firearms from a federally licensed firearms dealer and stealing firearms from that dealer.
On-time and brighter: Maine's fall foliage outlook promising
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It's hard to believe, but the fall colors are right around the corner. Our morning anchor, Katie Sampson, snapped this photo of some changing leaves in Payson Park in Portland on Wednesday. Every year, Jim Salge, a former meteorologist at the Mount Washington Observatory, publishes his fall...
Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival kicks off in Litchfield
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It's one of the largest family music events in New England. The "Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival" kicked off in Litchfield Thursday with plenty of music and fun Friday through Sunday. Here to tell us more about the big show is two of its organizers: Katie...
Finding Our Voices brings survivor-led talk on domestic abuse to Botanical Gardens
Healing and understanding will blossom Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay with a Finding Our Voices presentation on domestic abuse by the real experts, survivors. The 2:30 to 4 p.m. event is free and open to the public, and includes free admission to the Gardens. Attendees...
Woman Died and Man Pinned in Vehicle after Head-On Crash in Maine
A 24-year-old woman died and a 28-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday after a head-on collision on Route 1 in Woolwich. Margaret J. Daniel from Lewisburg, PA died at the scene from extensive injuries. Deputies said Woman was Passing Vehicles. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said “Daniel’s vehicle was passing...
Maine CDC warns not to eat fish from waters near Brunswick airport due to pre-spill PFAS levels
Even before 1,600 gallons of foam containing forever chemicals spilled at the Brunswick airport on Monday, the previous use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, at the site has made the water in the area a hazard. On Friday, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued new freshwater fish consumption […]
Cleanup crews work to prevent spread of 'forever chemicals' after Brunswick foam spill
BRUNSWICK (WGME) – Days after firefighting foam was released because of a malfunction at Brunswick Executive Airport, officials say the foam contains harmful “forever chemicals” and there are signs it escaped from the immediate spill site. Crews were down at a Retention Pond Friday, one of the...
Warehouse Destroyed in Jefferson Fire was Cannabis Grow-House
A fire that drew fire departments from 10 towns to the former William Smith Enterprises building at 147 Somerville Road in Jefferson on Thursday, Aug. 22 began in a cannabis growing facility that firefighters and town officials were not aware of, according to Jefferson Fire Chief Darin Walker. “Those kinds...
Truck goes through covered bridge in Windham, falls into river below
WINDHAM (WGME) – A Maine DOT spokesperson says a loaded gravel truck that was several times over the posted weight limit went through Babb’s Covered Bridge in Windham and fell into the Presumpscot River below. Dispatchers say there is a large hole in the bridge and the roads...
Tug Crew Tows Fire-stricken and Abandoned Trawler to Portland, Maine
A tugboat crew was recently called upon to tow in a fire-stricken trawler that had been abandoned in the Gulf of Maine. The 81-foot fishing vessel Three Girls had been adrift since August 11 when an onboard fire forced its crew to evacuate about 105 nautical miles east of Portsmouth, N.H. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the six people that had been on board—including a captain, a NOAA observer and four crew members—but the trawler itself was left ablaze and adrift out at sea.
Tonight You Can Enjoy A FREE Movie At Maine Savings Amphitheater
A FREE movie outdoors? Not a bad way to kick off the weekend!. This summer, it is rare to have a non-concert night on the Bangor Waterfront, especially on a Friday, so get the family together tonight, because Bangor Parks and Recreation are teaming up with the Maine Savings Amphitheater, to host a FREE screening of the smash Disney hit "Encanto"
Burglary and Theft from Freshies Gas Station
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - On August 22nd, 2024 at approximately 3:15am the Presque Isle Police Department responded to a motion activated burglary alarm at the Freshies store on Main Street in Presque Isle. After speaking with the store manager police determined that lottery tickets and cigarettes had been taken from the store. Later that morning, two of the stolen lottery tickets were cashed in at another local store in town. Video footage showed a female suspect who was able to be identified as Nicole Gohar, 49, of Presque Isle. Further footage showed Ms. Gohar entering the front of the Freshies store after hours and leaving through the rear employee entrance. Ms. Gohar was arrested on the evening of August 22nd and was charged with Burglary, Theft, Violations of Conditions of Release, and Criminal Mischief. She has been transported to the Aroostook County Jail for arraignment.
Shuttered day care slated to reopen in Fort Fairfield
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — A day care center that closed in July could reopen soon after Fort Fairfield councilors approved a new lease for the facility. The town council ratified a lease agreement for the Little Sunshine Learning Center under the ownership of a former staff member during their meeting on Aug. 21.
Paradis Shop ‘n Save hosts watermelon eating contest amid grand reopening
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - As Paradis Shop ‘n Save in Brewer held its grand reopening, there was also a day full of events. That included a watermelon eating contest complete with four different age groups and prizes. Some kids cleared as many as 16 slices in just three minutes.
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