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Mills reaffirms support for Biden, asks him to reassure Mainers
Maine Gov. Janet Mills joined other Democratic governors in a conversation with President Joe Biden on Wednesday night as part of a White House effort to shore up support for Biden after his widely critiqued performance in the first presidential debate. Mills wrote in a statement to Maine Morning Star that the debate was difficult […] The post Mills reaffirms support for Biden, asks him to reassure Mainers appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Toddler Suffers Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
On Tuesday, July 2, the Sanford Police Department received a call for the sound of a gunshot at 13 Shaw Rd. SPD officers and Sanford EMS responded and found a three-year-old boy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his left hand. The child was accompanied by his father. The boy was transported to Maine Medical Center where he is being treated for his injury. The pistol was recovered inside the residence. SPD’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. This case is still in the early stages of the investigation and the public is not at any risk.
Deputies Trying to Identify Burglary Suspects in Mars Hill, Maine
The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify people in surveillance photos after multiple burglaries in Mars Hill. Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Looking to ID Suspects. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to call 1-800-432-7842 if you have any information about the “alleged perpetrators.”. Report...
SNL Alum To Perform Night Of Improv In Rockland
If you watched Saturday Night Live between the years of 1999 and 2006, chances are you witnessed one of the eclectic characters Massachusetts born comedian Rachel Dratch created for the show. Known for her work as "Debbie Downer", "Sheldon" and on of the hot tub "Lovahs", Dratch, who is both...
Skeletal remains found in Gorham identified
GORHAM (WGME) -- The skeletal remains found by utility workers in Gorham last month have been identified. According to the Press Herald, the remains were identified on Tuesday as those of 45-year-old Michael Phillips-Townsend of Westbrook. Phillips-Townsend was reported missing in 2019, according to the Press Herald. The cause of...
Scarborough’s Independence Day celebrations include running, walking and marching
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Scarborough Fire Department hosted its 21st annual Fourth of July event, holding a Kids Fun Run followed by a parade down King Street. It was a quarter-mile race to see who could come out on top. "I ran really fast because I had so much...
Freeport's Fourth of July celebration starts with pancakes and ends with fireworks
FREEPORT (WGME) -- The day started and also ends with a bang in Freeport with a long list of activities for the Fourth of July. Festivities started bright and early in Freeport to celebrate the Fourth of July. First with a $10 pancake breakfast that used to be held at...
Get Ready For a Hefty Spike in Your Maine CMP Bill This Month
Starting this month, we’re going to see another increase on another bill that we don’t want but it’s going to happen anyway. Here's the scoop. Beloved customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) will see an average increase of $15.56 per month on our bills, according to Central Maine, which is a 12.6% rise.
Summer events in Maine continue with music, art, and unique yoga experience
Independence Day may be over but summer events in Maine are in full swing!. The Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival continues Friday at Veterans Park at 6 p.m. It's another night of great music, dancing and fellowship, featuring Maine's very own American Idol contestant Julia Gagnon and the Country Roads Band. On...
Rebecca’s Gift Shop in Bangor closing for good Saturday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Saturday marks the end of an era in Downtown Bangor. After nearly 40 years in business, Rebecca’s Gift Shop is closing. Owners Rick and Rebecca Vigue announced earlier this year they were looking to sell the store. They had some interest but nothing panned out.
Shower Threat Still Expected Today, with Downpours and Thunderstorms Possible This Weekend
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good morning everyone and happy Friday. We’re waking up to some fog in central portions of the county, with light showers working their way into the region as well. These showers are ahead of a cold front that is expected to pass through later today. This will spark off the additional threat for showers and possible thunderstorms late morning into the early afternoon hours. Once showers pass and taper off during the afternoon, skies are expected to clear out very briefly, with cloud cover and areas of fog returning to the forecast to start Saturday.
Mt. Blue State Park closes ATV trails
Recent storms have impacted some local ATV trails. Mt. Blue State Park closed its trails for the summer, and it has announced that these trails will remain closed indefinitely. "Unfortunately, the trails have taken heavy damage, and without sufficient funds to repair them, they have been deemed unsafe for riding,"...
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