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Maine Secretary of State rejects citizen challenges to West presidential ballot eligibility
While Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows determined that some signatures for independent presidential candidate Cornel West were gathered fraudulently, Bellows concluded that West still submitted a sufficient number of valid signatures to appear on Maine’s presidential ballot. In a ruling dated Aug. 20, Bellows denied two challenges to West’s candidate petition brought by three […]
Cool, damp weather gives way to huge improvements at the end of the week in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME)-- Cool, unsettled weather continues in Maine for the nextcouple days. Muchnicer weather arrives at the end of theweek and continues into the weekend. Wednesday will be cool, in the upper 60s with lots of clouds. Showers are likely through the afternoon and into the evening. Showers wrap up...
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
BEWARE: New Police Phone Scam Circulating Maine Homes
Calling all Maine residents: a new scam is going around, and it involves the law. These hackers are trying everything they can to get your money. Here's the most recent dilemma. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is trying to spread the word to Maine residents about this new phone scam...
National Public Data says "only" 1.3 million users at risk, but that it leaked its own password
The data breach at National Public Data may fortunately have been a lot smaller than initially thought, according to a new report filed by the company with the Maine Attorney General’s Office detailing the incident.Initially, it was reported that an estimated 2.9 billion records were circulating on the dark web since April 2024, with compromised information including names, Social Security numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and phone numbers for individuals living in the US, Canada, and the UK.Now, in the filing submitted to the Maine Attorney General, the data broker claims “just” 1.3 million people were actually affected by the...
Ellsworth's new police chief sworn in Monday
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - Ellsworth’s newest police chief and deputy chief were sworn in Monday night. Deputy Police Chief Troy Bires was serving as interim chief since March, after Ellsworth’s former police chief was fired. The City Council formally appointed him to the chief’s position last month.
Read to Argos the therapy dog
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Argos, the big yellow therapy dog, quietly sat in the Southwest Harbor Public Library Monday afternoon and snoozed while Riley Apley — seven years old, “almost eight,” she said — read to him chapters of “Cat Kid Comic Club” by Dave Pilkey.
The Mi’kmaq Nation’s farm, fish-growing operation feeds demand for traditional foods
Twenty years ago, the Mi’kmaq Nation in Presque Isle started a community garden on an acre or two next to its government office and its largest residential area. As interest in the garden grew, it was moved to a site of about eight acres, at 1353 Presque Isle Road in Caribou, to accommodate expanded farm production and the development of an aquaculture operation to grow native brook trout.
Lincoln’s Adding Another Festival To It’s Roster: Check Out ‘Septemberfest’
The town of Lincoln knows a thing or two about festivals! It's been holding several festivals, every year, for decades. Last month, they provided an entire weekend of entertainment with their Olympic-themed Loon Fest. And coming up next month, they have some more fun planned!. According to their event page,...
Health professionals respond to HIV spike in Penobscot County
BANGOR, Maine — After the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported a major spike in HIV cases in Penobscot County, community organizations and medical professionals are ramping up efforts to mitigate the spread. For the last five years, there was an average of just two new HIV...
Trail walk Wednesday August 21 at Libby Hill Forest
Twelve paddlers enjoyed last week’s kayaking adventure on Sabbathday Lake. They were delighted to spot Joey, the newest eaglet, squawking for food by his nest. Let’s try Libby Hill for the Wednesday, August 21, 10 a.m. trek. We will start from the Libby Hill Forest parking area at 50 Libby Hill Road in Gray across from the GNG Middle School. You can find information here.
Maine Police are Investigating a Shooting in Downtown Lewiston
Lewiston Police are investigating after a shooting downtown that sent one person to the hospital. It was approximately 1:00 Monday morning when Lewiston Police were called to the area of Pine and Jefferson Streets for a report of multiple gunshots. When the officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with several witnesses who told them they heard gunfire and saw a vehicle speeding off. The police officers canvassed the area and found several shell casings in the road.
‘Months of neglect’: Animal rescue wants dog back after 6 dogs die under rescue owner’s care
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - The owner and operator of an animal rescue in Maine faces several charges for mistreating dogs at her rescue facility. Rags to Riches Animal Rescue dog coordinator Sierra Hancock told WABI that Coastal Dreams Rescue and Sanctuary owner Ellisha Krutuleski had a good reputation in the animal rescue community in Florida and Maine until recently.
John T. Gorman Foundation receives national recognition for Lewiston investment
The John T. Gorman Foundation, a Portland nonprofit, received national recognition for its role in supporting a community partnership that is bringing new housing, economic opportunity and millions of dollars in public and private investment to Lewiston’s Tree Streets neighborhood. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and Council...
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