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Linnaus, Nebraska girls earn 56-16 win over Maine in Day One of wrestling exchange
PIERCE - Several Northeast Nebraska wrestlers took to the mat yesterday for the first ever girls’ version of the Nebraska Maine Exchange out at Pierce High School. The girls from Nebraska dominated throughout the evening, picking up six pins as a team on their way to a 56-16 victory.
Three Kids Sucked Out By Riptide at Maine’s OOB as Beach Rescues Increase
When it comes to things to do during the summer months in Maine, there are hundreds of different options. Some of the most popular include camping, hiking one of Maine's many peaks, or swimming at one of the dozens of ocean beaches the state has to offer. However, each one...
Police have no dashcam footage from chase before double fatal crash in Bangor
BANGOR (WGME) -- Authorities say there is no dashcam footage from a police chase that preceded a double fatal crash in Bangor on Monday, according to the Bangor Daily News. Police say 39-year-old Noah Mushero of Bangor and 39-year-old Sheena Soctomah-Rolfe of Orono died in a crash on Finson Road following a chase involving the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.
Bucksport Pool Going to the Dogs August 24
Fido will want you to circle Saturday, August 24th on the calendar! That's the day for the 3rd Annual Doggy Paddle Fundraiser. Once the Bucksport Pool closes for the season, the Bucksport Recreation/YMCA will turn the Tim Emery Pool to the dogs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's their chance to cool off, and show their best doggy paddle!
Big Change Coming to Popular Airline Serving Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
Over the last few decades, we have seen the airline industry change a lot. Just after September 11, we saw a series of new safety regulations put in place. These were, of course, done in an effort to prevent future terrorist attacks. A few years later, we began to see...
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...
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce golf tournament fundraiser great success
Central Maine’s most prize-laden golf tournament fundraiser was held on Monday, June 17, at Waterville Country Club. Thirty-six teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again,”...
Gov. Mills responds to needle concerns in Sanford
SANFORD (WGME) -- The Sanford city manager has estimated more than 14,000 needles were collected from a former encampment site. Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order early in the pandemic, relaxing rules for the state’s syringe exchange program. It also meant people could get more clean needles at...
Maine waterworks company EJ Prescott opens new location in Caribou
CARIBOU, Maine — A water and sewer parts and service company with longtime ties to Aroostook recently launched its first location there. EJ Prescott opened a new warehouse and parts center at 59 York St. in Caribou in May and celebrated with a grand opening Wednesday. The Caribou store is EJ Prescott’s fourth in Maine and first time that the company has expanded its physical presence north of Bangor.
5 arrested in Lewiston drug bust; 3rd search warrant at same home in 8 months
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Five Mainers are facing charges after a drug bust at a home in Lewiston. Police say they've been to the home multiple times recently. Authorities searched a home at 149 College St. on Tuesday as part of ongoing drug investigations. Police say they found 46.1 grams of...
Cloudy with Showers and Storms, Summer-Like Heat on the Way
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good Thursday morning everyone! It’s a gloomy start with showers advancing close to the region. Those of us who may have been able to catch a few glimpses of the sun between the clouds may notice a bit of a haze. That is because we do have some smoke travel associated with wildfires in Canada. The good news is that it has had a tough reaching the surface due to the presence of moisture in the atmosphere resulting in little to no impact to our air quality.
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