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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.
65-Year-Old Woman Died and Two Injured after Crash in Maine
A 65-year-old woman died and two other people were injured Wednesday after a crash on Route 26 in Norway. The Oxford Police Department said Trudy Giroux pulled out of a gas station in front of a pickup truck and was hit. She was pronounced dead. Driver and Passenger in Pickup...
Pro wrestling in action at Bangor State Fair
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Pro wrestlers are stepping into the ring during the first weekend of the fair by the Beer Garden and Food Truck Alley behind Bangor Raceway. Combatants from promotions like the North Atlantic Wrestling Association, Limitless Dojo, and Let’s Wrestle are between the ropes in Bangor.
Scattered Showers & T’storms Today.... Drier & Brighter Friday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A cold front will approach the state this morning then cross the state this afternoon and evening. An upper-level disturbance moving through ahead of the front will give us a chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms this morning followed by the chance for more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as the cold front moves through. Rain could be heavy at times with any showers and thunderstorms that develop. Temperatures today will be in the upper 60s to mid-70s for highs... coolest along the coast due to the onshore breeze. Lingering showers and thunderstorms will move out early tonight as the front moves to our east. Winds will shift out of the west/northwest tonight behind the front and usher less humid air into the region as the night wears on. Skies will clear out tonight too. Lows will drop to the mid-50s to low 60s.
'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...
Humidity drops in Maine as cold front clears out Thursday evening, pleasant weekend on tap
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Thursday will pick up right where Wednesday left off. Highs increase into the upper 70s and low 80s. The day will start cloudy with the chance for drizzle and showers. Dense fog is likely during the morning commute. Throughout the day, expect some changes. The sun will...
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...
A Tropical Visitor Enjoys a Maine Summer
We might be far from the tropics, but the temperature sure has felt downright tropical here in Maine (and across much of the nation) over the last few weeks. Maine and much of the country also got a few rain showers a few weeks ago, complete with flood warnings—dubious presents from the tropics in the form of the remnants of Hurricane Beryl.
Flippenout trampoline show comes to Bangor State Fair
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Flippenout trampoline show out of Logan, Utah is in full swing throughout the fair. James Johnson and Nathan Gibeault perform stunts that you could see in the Summer Olympics in the sport that’s been in the Games since 2000. Johnson says the sport has...
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