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Lewiston Police Arrest 5 People At a Notorious Drug House
Five people are facing charges after police searched a home in Lewiston that's known to authorities for illegal drug activity. For the fourth time in nine months, Lewiston Police executed a search warrant at 149 College Street. The search was carried out by Lewiston Police, with assistance from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office K9 team.
Saco School Board appoints new Ward 1 member
Carolyn Woronoff has been appointed to the Ward 1 Saco School Board seat. Woronoff fills a position vacated by Artie Archer on July 10. Archie said in his resignation letter that he had accepted a new job which required him to work evenings, and he would no longer be able to attend school board meetings.
River Jam Festival will bring family-friendly fun to Biddeford on Saturday
Heart of Biddeford invites the public to the 10th annual Biddeford River Jam Festival, a community celebration marking a decade of music, family fun, and life on the beautiful Saco River. This free event will take place on Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Mechanics Park on Water Street in downtown Biddeford and promises a day filled with music, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
Paris hires new police chief after former chief resigned following escape and shootout
PARIS, Maine — The town of Paris will soon have a new police chief on the job. The town announced Friday morning that former Oxford Police Chief Michael Ward has been hired and will start in Paris in the first week of September. Ward replaces Michael Dailey, who resigned...
'It's a real crisis': Treatment programs for kids with disabilities are disappearing
ELLSWORTH, Maine — There are now only two residential treatment programs for kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities covered by MaineCare left in the state, leaving few options for many kids who are struggling and their families. In the past two months, three Spurwink residential treatment programs have closed—two...
Gorgeous: New Portland Airport Terminal Now Open
It’s an exciting day for Portland, as the main new terminal has just opened at Portland International Airport (PDX). Generally airports in the United States aren’t much to get excited about, but this looks stunning. Basics of Portland Airport’s new terminal. As of today (August 14, 2024),...
Coastal Senior College in the Boothbay region
This fall, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox counties, will hold classes and activities right in the Boothbay region. CSC President Jayne Gordon will teach a course six Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 (Sept. 17-Oct. 22) at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor on the practice of walking: why we walk, when we walk, where we walk, how we walk, and with whom we walk. Walking as a pastime or purposeful venture has always benefited those who have allowed their feet to carry them out into the world around them.
Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
Good Samaritan uses Narcan to save man in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - One person now has a second chance at life following the heroic actions of a Good Samaritan in Bangor Tuesday. ”You could see him,” explained Nate Correa. “You could see his body.”. Correa was walking through Coe Park in Bangor Tuesday when he saw...
Too much copper found in West Paris water, boil order still in effect
WEST PARIS (WGME) -- There's yet another problem with the water in West Paris. In addition to E. coli, there's also too much copper in it. A boil water order has been in effect throughout the town since April because of a damaged reservoir cover. Then in July the water...
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