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UMaine at Augusta opens state’s first aviation maintenance technician school
AUGUSTA — In response to demand from employers in Maine’s growing aviation and aerospace sectors, the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is opening the state’s first aviation maintenance technician (AMT) school. UMA secured final approval in early July from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and students...
Boothbay Harbor house fire extinguished quickly
At 11:07 a.m. Sunday, July 14, Lincoln County Emergency Communications received a 911 call concerning an exterior structure fire at 42 Union St. in Boothbay Harbor. Fire crews from Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb, Southport and Boothbay Region Ambulance were immediately dispatched to the scene, with initial units from Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay Fire arriving on scene at 11:10.
Get to Know McEvoy Lodge
Here at the Y, we love celebrating our members, our children, and the spirit of reciprocity that supports all our initiatives. There are countless volunteers who lend their time and brilliance to the Y. Donors, too. We are often so busy celebrating the seemingly limitless capacity of our Y community that some of our foundational features can be overlooked. Like buildings. Structures that house artists, provide shelter, and make room for kids to be kids. One steadfast building that keeps showing up for children and community is McEvoy Lodge.
Body of missing kayaker recovered from Frenchman Bay
BAR HARBOR, Maine — The body of a missing kayaker from Colorado Springs was recovered Saturday night in Frenchman Bay. The Department of Marine Resources said in a news release 73-year-old Dennis Webber of Colorado Springs, Colorado had launched his kayak at the end of Seely Road in Bar Harbor around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday for a solo trip.
Grand Opening This Weekend For New Bangor Restaurant
At the beginning of the month, we brought you the news that the long-time Bangor eatery, Tesoro, had been sold and the new owners planned to open up a new restaurant in the Harlow St. location. The time has come this weekend, for the grand opening of Bangor's newest restaurant,...
Lewiston's Community Give Back Day unites new Mainers with vital local resources
LEWISTON (WGME) - It was Community Give Back Day in Lewiston on Saturday. The city has one of the highest immigrant populations in Maine. Facing language and other barriers, several local programs and businesses put together Saturday's event, aiming to help new Mainers and those just new to Maine learn about what resources are available to them.
Lewiston community honors shooting and hospice victims with Butterfly Release Celebration
LEWISTON (WGME) - Hundreds of butterflies took flight in Lewiston on Saturday for the 15th annual Butterfly Release Celebration hosted by Andwell Health Partners. Hundreds of names were read off Saturday at the Geiger Elementary School in Lewiston to honor those who have died in hospice. And this year the...
Lisbon celebrates 40th Moxie Festival
LISBON, Maine — The Annual Moxie Festival is celebrating its 40th year this weekend, drawing enthusiasts of Maine's official soft drink from near and far to Lisbon. The festival kicked off with a series of events that highlight the distinctive taste of Moxie. On Friday, the festivities began with...
Think Pink! 2024 Southwest Harbor Flamingo Festival [PHOTOS]
Rainy skies cleared for the 2024 Southwest Harbor Flamingo Festival on Saturday July 13th. The dominant color of the day was pink and there was a great crowd for the parade and craft fair and children's fair on the grounds of the Harbor House and the Pemetic Green. There was...
Police: Motorcyclist, 21, hits 158 mph on Route 101, travels I-95, arrested in Greenland
GREENLAND — A 21-year-old motorcyclist is facing multiple charges, allegedly after speeding as high as 158 mph during a Sunday incident that began on Route 101 in Raymond and continued onto Routes 1 and 107 and Interstate 95 before ending at a gas station on Greenland Road. The motorcyclist,...
Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
Leanne Marie takes freshman distaff at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME – Mike and Sherry Cushing’s Leanne Marie provided one of the most thrilling races of the day when she won the lone $16,071 division of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Saturday (July 13) at Cumberland Raceway. When the wings of the gate...
The Heat Wave in Maine Shows No Sign of Letting Up
Here in Maine, the summer of 2023 was cooler and very wet. The same was true for much of New England. Clearly, this put a damper (no pun intended) on many people’s summer fun. If you were bummed by last summer’s weather, it looks like we are going to...
Maine gun shows will look different when 72-hour waiting period begins in August
AUGUSTA, Maine — "I think it's a tragic situation to be honest with you," longtime gun owner Jenny Granat said when asked how she views Maine's new 72-hour waiting period law. "You're penalizing law abiding, good citizens because there's some bad people that do bad things," Granat said. She...
Police investigate shots fired outside Lewiston apartment building
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Police in Lewiston are investigating a report of shots fired on Blake Street. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, police responded to the parking lot of the Maple Knoll Apartments where they found numerous shell casings and a discarded gun. Police say multiple bullets hit a parked...
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