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Nearby lightning strike causes housefire in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER (WGME) -- Lightning is to blame for a fire at a home in New Gloucester Thursday. The chief says lightning strikes were happening all over town when one hit near a home on Vickerson Drive before noon. The chief says the bolt didn't even hit the building, but...
Westbrook police seek help to locate stolen vehicle involved in assault
WESTBROOK (WGME) - UPDATE: Westbrook Police say the vehicle has been located in Portland and another suspect has been arrested. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Westbrook Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating what is believed to be a stolen vehicle and are still searching for two suspects. Westbrook Police...
'Gateway to Ogunquit': Marginal Way gets $500K boost to restore iconic path
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Joan Griswold, the chair of the town’s Marginal Way Committee, recently described the fundraising efforts of the Marginal Way Preservation Fund as “stupendous.” How stupendous? Well, during a garden party fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, members of the nonprofit organization presented the town with a check for $500,000 to go toward...
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.
Champion the Cure Challenge to return to Brewer Saturday, Aug. 17
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - For 15 years, the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute in Brewer has been a safe space for patients facing a cancer diagnosis. “It is nice to see other people getting the same support that I have gotten over the years,” said Michele Campbell, a medical education manager at Northern Light Health.
Potato LEAF awards 2024-25 scholarship to Xiuyan Zhang of the University of Maine
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation has named Xiuyan Zhang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, as the organization’s 2024-25 academic scholarship recipient. The $10,000 scholarship award is provided annually to one graduate student with an interest in research that stands to significantly and directly benefit...
The Next Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For Saturday
Looking for something to do this weekend? This event covers it all!. While I was taking a walk on a Saturday evening, I noticed a ton of people near the area surrounding the Sea Dog, also I saw an unusual amount of foot traffic, then it dawned on me, it was the Bangor Waterfront Night Market.
Can You Help? List of 35 Unsolved Missing Persons Cases in Maine
The Maine State Police have a list of 35 individuals who have gone missing since 1964. Each name on this list represents a person whose disappearance has left a void in the lives of their families and communities. These cases remain unsolved, and the hope of finding answers still burns brightly for those left behind.
Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
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