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2 Convicted Felons In Maine Courts For Illegally Possessing Guns
A Maine man and another from California were in Maine courtrooms this week on firearms charges. A California Man Convicted a Couple to Make Straw Purchases of Firearms. Lonnel Diggs, who's also known as 'Cash or 'Cashiioso Runzitup,' 40, of Van Nuys, California pleaded guilty in a Portland courtroom on Monday to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Cornel West cleared to appear on ballot in Maine, where ranked voting is in play
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West can appear on the ballot in Maine, the state’s secretary of state has ruled. Shenna Bellows’ decision came Tuesday, about a week after the withdrawal of a challenge to another long-shot candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The presence of multiple third-party candidates on the Maine ballot is potentially significant because the state uses ranked choice voting to determine a winner. Bellows ruled that some signatures in support of West were gathered fraudulently but that there was a significant number of valid signatures for the candidate to appear on the ballot. She said in a statement that “the bad actions of one should not impugn the valid First Amendment rights of the many.” In ranked choice voting, voters rank their choice of candidate by ordered preference, with those rankings used to determine a winner in the event no candidate wins a majority of ballots on which they appear as voters’ first preference.
Portland tenant wins major settlement in rent control case against landlord
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A $16,500 settlement has been reached in a Portland rent control violation case. And for the first time since the ordinance was put in place, the tenant is walking away with a major payout. But the city didn't enforce any fines, it was a private settlement between...
RSU4 holds public meeting to discuss school budget cuts
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The school district of RSU 4, that's Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales, is back to work on another school budget, just days before a new school year. At a school board meeting Wednesday night, school leaders met with the public about the latest round of potential cuts. Voters...
Maine Man is Arrested in Augusta After Police Chase, Standoff
After a police chase and standoff, a man from Hiram is under investigation for an alleged domestic incident. The Augusta Man Was Arrested for Probation Violations. Zebbie Thomas, 32, of Hiram was taken into custody in Augusta and is being held on warrants and probation violations. An Alleged Domestic Incident...
Dozens gather in Portland's Monument Square to protest U.S. role in Israel-Hamas war
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Nearly 150 protesters gathered at Monument Square in Portland on Wednesday evening, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. They protested as Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East without a cease fire deal on Wednesday, but also in solidarity with the DNC protests happening this week in Chicago.
Maine High School Soccer Scores – Wednesday August 21
There were 2 High School Soccer games up in Aroostook County on Wednesday, August 21st. Remember that play started on August 20th, as the start earlier so that they can take part in the annual potato harvest. Most everyone else will be playing exhibition games on Saturday, to get ready...
Abandoned derelict vessels are costing Maine communities thousands of dollars to remove
The masts and cabin of the Jacob Pike poke above the surface of the New Meadows River in Harpswell as booms surround her to contain oil sheening. It took nearly seven months but the 83-foot dragger that sank in the New Meadows River in Harpswell during the January 10th winter storm has finally been removed. The U.S. Coast Guard took the unusual step of assuming control of the Jacob Pike's salvage and cleanup.
Check It Out: Trailer For New ‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Movie
Eighty-five years ago, a young boy named Donn Fendler, survived over a week alone, lost in the wilderness in northern Maine. He wrote a book about his adventure called 'Lost On A Mountain In Maine' that is still read by elementary school students across the state. Word spread in 2022,...
Counseling available for food and beverage workers in Maine
As you can imagine, working in the food industry can be stressful, and now there's a program offering mental health counseling for food and beverage workers in Maine. The Behind You program is funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by clinical students at the University of Maine. The program will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
‘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,...
Sunshine Finally Returns Tomorrow Afternoon, A Great Start to the Weekend
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good Thursday evening everyone! We had some glimpses of sunshine, but it truly was another unsettled day with showers and downpours into the region. The bulk of the rainfall accumulation in the past 24 hours has really been confined towards points west based on the placement of the this weaker upper level disturbance that has kept our weather pattern more unsettled. Looking at our Weather Setup this evening, that weaker disturbance is slowly departing the region and that allows high pressure to take control tomorrow afternoon with plenty of sunshine lasting through the start of the weekend.
Treworgy Family Orchards in the running for USA Today's 'Best Corn Maze'
LEVANT, Maine — Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant is hoping to be USA Today's Best Corn Maze for the third year in a row. This year’s design features the children’s book character Peter Rabbit in his signature blue jacket stealing carrots from Mr. McGregor's garden. Children's stories...
Cross Insurance Center and Hollywood Casino to launch a series of diverse live shows
BANGOR -- The Cross Insurance Center and the Hollywood Casino have joined forces to launch a diverse series of live shows for the community. The Hollywood Casino Ballroom Series will feature a wide array of live performances. Including music, comedy, magic, paranormal adventures, and more. According to Brad LaBree, Director...
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