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Beloved Central Maine Bar Owner, Known for Kindness, Passes Away Suddenly
The last year has been tough for the Lebel family. As many people know, in October 2023, the family's business, Schemengees Bar & Grille, was one of the sites of the worst mass shooting in Maine history. Ten of the eighteen people who were killed that night were customers of Schemengees.
Districts still working to fill open positions with new school year fast approaching
MAINE, USA — The new school year is an exciting time for kids and teachers alike as it's the start of a new chapter. For many school administrators, it's also a new chapter plagued with reoccurring struggles. Three superintendents in southern Maine said they still have vacancies for special...
Law Enforcement Warning Parents in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts About Back-to-School Photos
With the kids going back to school this week, there is a good chance that your social media feed is filled with pictures of kids and teens on their first day of school. One of the great things about these photos is that because most parents take these pics every year, they can reveal just how much our kids have changed over the years.
Move over, presidential race. These state governments also are up for grabs.
The presidential race gets the hype, but the nearly 6,000 state legislative races across the country in November’s elections could reshape power dynamics in some states. While Republicans are primed to maintain their national advantage in statehouse control, several legislative chambers could flip, said Ben Williams, associate director of elections and redistricting at the National […]
‘Maine Open Lighthouse Day’ Is Coming Next Month
If you want to squeeze the last few days of fun out of the summer of 2024, and if you want to explore one of the best things about the state, the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day, will be held Saturday, September 14th, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. This popular event,...
Flooding Causes Road Closure in Waterville, Maine
If your travels normally take you down Armory Road in Waterville, you may have noticed that a portion of that road was blocked off on Friday. We are now getting word about why that section of road is closed. According to an article on the KJ website, a water main...
Union County woman killed in Maine crash
WOOLWICH, Maine — A Lewisburg woman was killed in a crash Thursday night in Maine. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office, Margaret J. Daniel, 24, of Lewisburg, was traveling north on U.S. Route 1 in Woolwich, Maine, and attempted to pass multiple vehicles. Daniel's car reportedly collided head-on with another vehicle.
USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025
The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail won’t be affected,...
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
Sanford voters to decide on whether city builds new fire stations for $42.5 million
SANFORD (WGME) -- Sanford's mayor wants to make sure people have a clear picture of what they'll be voting on in November. Voters will be asked to fund two new fire stations. Mayor Becky Brink hit on that during a city council meeting this week. She said, if approved, the...
Local Authors To Be At Maine Book Fest
Authors Kay Tobler Liss, of Jefferson, and Laurel Dodge, of Nobleboro, will have a booth at this year’s Maine Book Fest in Waterville on Sunday, Aug. 25. The first festival was held last year in Hallowell, and this year festival has at least doubled in the number of authors and activities to take place, according to the founder, Maddie Smith.
Palestinians working to end domestic violence travel to Camden to learn from Finding Our Voices
Finding Our Voices visit by Middle East activists was second arranged by the World Affairs Council of Maine CAMDEN — Palestinians from the West Bank working to curb gender-based violence […]
Automaker reverses course, fixes Saco man's SUV after dispute over safety concerns
SACO (WGME) -- A Saco man is finally getting results after a months-long dispute with an automaker left his SUV sidelined with potentially serious safety issues. It's a day PeterMickartz never thought would come. "The car's here, it's in great condition and it's working," Mickartz said. "This has been nine...
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