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Sorg receives Governor’s Award for helping combat opioid epidemic
Sorg receives Governor’s Award for helping combat opioid epidemic. Gov. Janet Mills honored Marcella Sorg, a forensic anthropologist and a University of Maine research professor at the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, with the Governor’s Award during the sixth annual Governor’s Opioid Response Summit on Thursday, July 25.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Pleasant and comfortable conditions ahead
PORTLAND, Maine — It is a beautiful Friday across Maine. Today, we'll have highs in the 80s for most of the state, with dry conditions and low humidity. Conditions are great for a beach day. This evening, we will be mostly clear, with temperatures in the upper 50s and reaching the 60s closer to the coast.
'This is our best option:' Maine farmers turn to solar energy due to contaminated fields
ARUNDEL (WGME) – PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have been nothing short of disastrous for hundreds of Maine farmers. It's ruined their land, made their cattle, milk and eggs unsafe to eat and left many farmers with serious health problems. "This farm has been in our family since...
One of the Last RadioShacks in Maine Announces It Will Close
In the early '80s, there was a boom of RadioShack stores opening in Maine, partially thanks to the growing home computer business. My first PC was a Tandy 1000EX with a built-in 5 1/4" floppy disk drive, bought at RadioShack. We had a store open up locally in Oxford, and...
Maine attorney general files complaint against couple for racist harassment of neighbors
BATH, Maine — Maine's attorney general has filed a civil rights complaint against a couple he said targeted their Black immigrant neighbors for months with a campaign of racist harassment. Attorney General Aaron Frey is using the complaint to ask a court to bar the Bath residents from having...
'Active investigation' near Long Creek, police searching for two males
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland police are searching for two young male suspects after responding to an apparent escape from Long Creek Youth Detention Center. Police say they were called to Long Creek for the apparent escape just after 7:30 p.m. Friday. "Minutes later, police responded to a...
Bangor Police Arrest a Woman in a Stolen Dump Truck from Vermont
A woman who allegedly stole a dump truck in Vermont and drove it to Maine was intercepted by Bangor Police. The Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Taking the Truck. Alicia Ailing, 40, faces charges in Vermont, including aggravated operation without the owner's consent and grand larceny. Where Was the...
Third Arrest Made In Connection To A Death In Cushing Earlier This Month
A total of three people, so far, have been arrested in connection with the death of a man from Waldoboro earlier in the month. Last week, the State's Chief Medical Officer identified the victim as 45-year-old Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro. First arrested was 41-year-old Mark Gagne, after authorities processed the...
Sentencing delivered for Michael Kilgore, found guilty of assaulting an officer
SKOWHEGAN -- Michael Kilgore, who injured a police officer in an attempted traffic stop in 2022, was sentenced in Somerset County Superior Court on Friday. Kilgore ran over Officer Chelsea Merry's foot while she was attempting to issue him a ticket, causing her significant injury. According to Officer Merry's lawyer, she has since been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and no longer serves as a law enforcement officer.
New England coast to be smacked by whipping winds, gnarly waves as storm approaches region
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on an area of low pressure off the East Coast of the U.S. that’s expected to approach New England as we close out the weekend, bringing the risk of strong winds, rough surf and precipitation that could ruin beach plans across the region.
Nominate a Student Speaker for Convocation
The Convocation Committee is seeking nominations for a Student Speaker at this year’s Convocation, which will be held on September 20, 2024. The student will be asked to speak for 5 minutes on the Convocation topic—Indigeneity. If you would like to nominate a student for consideration, please use the Student Speaker Nomination Form available below. If your nominee is selected, it would be helpful if you would be willing to work with that student as needed.
Ironman race comes to Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The big race is coming to Augusta. Ironman Maine 70.3 2024 is this Sunday and for those involved it’s more than just a race, it’s a way of life. “It’s an event, it’s a culture, in the endurance community. We have people that go to various events multiple times a year all over the world. There’s folks coming here to qualify for the World Championships in 2025,” commented race director Ryan Jarrell.
Victories Over Violence Field Hockey Tournament returns to Thomas College
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Victories over Violence Field Hockey Tournament grew from eight to 13 teams this year. It’s the fourth year of the event featuring local high school squads, and organizers are glad to see it going strong. “For 10 years, we did the Battle for Breast...
50th Anniversary Gala Set for Maine’s Longest Running Artists Group
(Portland, ME) The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) will host a 50 year anniversary gala on August 3, 2024 6:00 to 11:00 pm with the theme “Express Yourself” at Merrymeeting Community Center, located at 27 Main Street in Bowdoinham. “The Carlo Pittore Costume Party and Art Auction”...
More Arrests in Lewiston Drug Bust
Lewiston Police say a search warrant lead to arrests and drug seizure at 149 College St in Lewiston. The warrant was the result of ongoing drug investigations. Officers and MDEA Agents located 14 people inside the home. As a result of the investigation 5 individuals were charged. Arrested were:. –...
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