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Common Law Marriage Does Not Exist in Maine
There are plenty of people all around us who have been in long-term relationships but have never taken the step of getting married. Friends and family have likely joked that while that couple may not "officially" be married, they've been together so long, it's a common law marriage now. But...
'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' to debut at Maine International Film Festival
WATERVILLE, Maine — “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is a book Mainers read in the fourth grade that tells the harrowing story of Donn Fendler. On Saturday, that same story will be told in a feature film at the Maine International Film Festival. The movie and...
All Redbox Kiosks in Maine Are Closed
Maine has several Redbox kiosks all over the Pine Tree State, and they will soon disappear. A sad day for those who do not like change or struggle with new technology, but a devastating day for Redbox's over 1000 employees who haven't be paid, and will be left without a job, and without severance.
County student brings gold home to Maine
Josh McGillicuddy, a recent graduate of Northern Maine Community College’s (NMCC) Electrical Construction and Maintenance program, won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, G.A. This annual event, held from June 24 to 28, is the nation’s largest gathering of future skilled professionals and a highlight for career and technical education excellence.
Bid It to Win It Is Coming Soon, and You Can Bid on Amazing Items in This Maine Online Auction
Are you ready for something amazing? Check out our exclusive online auction from the comfort of your home. Bid It to Win It starts Monday, July 15, when you can bid on some incredible items with the chance to potentially save thousands of dollars. So what is up for bid?...
Sen. Collins expects Army's report into handling of Robert Card to be released next week
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said she's been briefed on the Army's investigation into its handling of Reservist Robert Card, the man responsible for the Lewiston shootings. She's unable to share more details until the report is final but she said there are troubling revelations. "There are some very serious failures...
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.
Missing New Sharon man rescued from bog after he was missing for four days
WELD, Maine — A missing New Sharon man was found alive and in good condition on Friday afternoon after game wardens said he fell off a ledge while hiking and went missing for four days. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Game Warden K-9 Ash...
Baldwin crash involving car, motorcycle under investigation
BALDWIN, Maine — The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that happened in Baldwin Saturday morning involving a car and motorcycle. At about 8:30 a.m., deputies received reports about a serious crash involving a car and motorcycle on Route 113, also known as Pequawket Trail, in Baldwin, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
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