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Route 1 in Gouldsboro reopens after crews respond to serious crash
GOULDSBORO, Maine — A section of Route 1 in Gouldsboro was closed for several hours Friday while emergency crews from several local and state agencies were responding to a serious crash. Hancock County dispatchers issued a statement around 4:20 p.m. stating the crash occurred near Pond Road, and traffic...
Two people killed in Bar Harbor plane crash identified
The Maine Department of Public Safety has identified the two people who died Thursday afternoon in a plane crash at the Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton. The pilot was 71-year-old Michael Leibowitz of Charleston, SC and the passenger was Christina Chung of Livingston, NJ. The single engine aircraft caught fire...
Storm system developing this weekend to smack New England coast with whipping winds, gnarly waves
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the evolution of an upper-level low off the mid-Atlantic, which is expected to approach the coast of New England during the early workweek, increasing the chances of unpleasant beach weather.
Third Arrest Made In Connection To A Death In Cushing Earlier This Month
A total of three people, so far, have been arrested in connection with the death of a man from Waldoboro earlier in the month. Last week, the State's Chief Medical Officer identified the victim as 45-year-old Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro. First arrested was 41-year-old Mark Gagne, after authorities processed the...
Caribou’s new code enforcement officer aims to tackle blight aggressively
CARIBOU, Maine — After more than a year, Caribou has a new code enforcement officer who wants to explore ways that the city can combat its most blighted properties. In May 2023, former code enforcement officer Ken Murchison retired, leaving the city without a full-time person to investigate complaints and inspect nuisance or potentially dangerous properties. With no qualified applicants stepping forward, that left City Manager Penny Thompson the acting officer, but other job duties meant she often had to prioritize larger code issues.
More Arrests in Lewiston Drug Bust
Lewiston Police say a search warrant lead to arrests and drug seizure at 149 College St in Lewiston. The warrant was the result of ongoing drug investigations. Officers and MDEA Agents located 14 people inside the home. As a result of the investigation 5 individuals were charged. Arrested were:. –...
Maine’s WIGY Cuts Ties with Morning Duo Mark and Sara
After four years, Bennett Radio Group’s 105.5/95.7 WIGY (WIGY-AM) in Lewiston, Maine has cut morning hosts Mark Turcotte and Sara Poulin. July 24 was the station’s last day to air the WIGY Breakfast Club, with the duo’s departure announced on social media. The. , “Bennett Radio Group...
Annual Kneading Conference in Skowhegan kicks off Maine's largest bread fair
SKOWHEGAN -- It's that time of year again where lovers of bread and baking make their way to Skowhegan for Maine's largest bread fair. The Maine Artisan Bread Fair is on Saturday July 26, but leading up to it is the annual Kneading Conference on Thursday and Friday that organizers say has grown to be a premiere national.
Southport approves 2 land use ordinances at special town meeting
Southport voters overwhelming approved two amendments to the land use ordinance during a July 24 special town meeting. Just over 60 voters approved the two amendments. One regards state LD 2003, which requires municipalities to take action in creating more affordable housing. The law prohibits municipalities from limiting housing to one unit per lot and allows for less restrictive ordinances to meet state goals.
Community chips in to help a Portland man at risk of eviction keep his home
PORTLAND, Maine — Neighbors and strangers are banding together by donating money to help a Portland man keep his home where he has lived for the past 52 years. Darryl Crabtree, who has cognitive challenges, helped care for his elderly parents in their home on Maine Avenue in Portland for years until they both passed away. '
Madawaska residents optimistic about town’s future under new leadership
MADAWASKA, Maine — People packed the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce Wednesday to share their optimism for the town’s future during a meet and greet with David Daigle, the new town manager. Daigle, who had only been working as the town manager for eight days at the...
The parents of Braxtyn Smith appear in court
BANGOR -- The parents of the murdered 10-year-old boy Braxtyn Smith, appeared in court for their arraignments today. Joshua Smith and Jem Bean separately appeared in court for their arraignments, where they both pleaded not guilty to the charge of depraved indifference murder. According to an affidavit from the case,...
Don’t skip the Small Talk! New child enrichment center opens in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A local woman’s dreams are coming true in the form of a new child enrichment center in Bangor. While the name of the business is Small Talk, Caroline DeRoche-Turner hopes to foster much deeper connections between kids and parents alike. “I’m loving it so far....
Harris’s ascension moves Maine out of Trump’s reach: Poll
Vice President Kamala Harris opened a healthy lead over former President Donald Trump in Maine after she replaced President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee. A University of New Hampshire poll released Thursday shows Harris leading Trump in a head-to-head matchup, 54%-45%, and by 48%-40% in a matchup including third-party candidates. In 2020, Biden […]
Coast Guard said Body Found and Recovered in Maine
The Coast Guard said a body was discovered Friday morning near Little Chebeague Island in Casco Bay. The Maine Marine Patrol, police and first responders are on the scene recovering the body. Breaking News Updates. No more information was released. This is a developing story. Updates will be posted when...
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