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York County approves $21.5M tax commitment: See what each town will pay
ALFRED, Maine — York County Commissioners approved the tax commitment of $21.5 million at their July 10 meeting, meaning the county’s 29 municipalities will soon receive their tax bills for fiscal year 2025 – which began July 1 – in their mailboxes. The taxes collected from the municipalities represent the lion’s share of the annual county budget, which is $25.1 million. Taxes help fund county departments, from the registries of probate and deeds to the sheriff’s office...
Algae blooms, fueled by climate change, are threatening Maine's fresh water
CHINA, Maine — More lakes in Maine are being impacted by potentially toxic algae blooms, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. "There are about 30 lakes in the state that routinely support algae blooms," state lake biologist Linda Bacon said. "Over the last 10 or so years, a few new ones have popped up, and we attribute those new bloomers for the most part to climate change."
Maine family sues mobile home park in Gorham where toddler drowned
GORHAM (WGME) – A family is suing a mobile home park in Gorham where a 2-year-old boy died in a pool. In May, neighbors say they heard people calling out for the child. After a 40-minute search, someone spotted the little boy in the community pool at the Friendly Village mobile home park.
Maine Korean War veterans receive long-awaited honors
AUGUSTA, Maine — George Maxim and Stanley Hodgdon have waited a long time to be honored for their service in the Korean War—71 years, to be exact. July 27 marked the 71st anniversary of the end of the Korean War, a conflict most Americans know little about, overshadowed by the Vietnam War and World War II.
Maine reveals winner of state flag redesign contest
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine may be getting a new state flag, and the winner of the redesign contest has been revealed. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows held the contest to pick a model design earlier this summer and received more than 400 submissions, coming from 42 different states as well as some submissions from abroad.
Maine Likely to See Severe Afternoon Storm Threat w/ Wind, Hail, Heavy Rain
Can you believe we're already 5 days into August? We're officially at the point in the season where we are losing two minutes of daylight every single day. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure yesterday was the first day since June that the official sunset time was before 8pm. I don't want to say that it's depressing, but it kind of is. Summertime in Maine is critical to our mental health, primarily because we spend so many months of the year in the dark and cold confines of winter.
Maine man accused of choking, beating, and threatening woman in Waterville
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A Waterville man has been indicted for allegedly choking a woman and threatening to kill her. According to the Kennebec Journal, 30-year-old Carl A. Hunter is accused of choking and beating a woman in February at a Waterville hotel. Officials say the woman temporarily lost consciousness. According...
Kennebunk’s Franciscan Guest House to become Canticle Hotel in major overhaul
KENNEBUNK, Maine — A proposal for a major renovation of the Franciscan Guest House at the monastery on Beach Avenue is making its way through the town’s site plan review process. The Society of Franciscan Fathers of Greene, Maine, which owns the property, is looking to renovate both the interior and the exterior of the Franciscan Guest House, with plans for relocating guest rooms, modernizing facilities, updating the façade, expanding parking opportunities, and upgrading utilities. ...
Maine Business Moving Headquarters to Windham and Building Public Ice Rink
Ice Ops & Arena Consulting in Maine has been building and repairing ice rinks worldwide for over 10 years, from permanent ice rinks to portable ones, including 22 for the NHL. One of these was the Frozen Fenway game in 2017. These guys are the experts when it comes to...
Dozens protest Great State of Maine Air Show
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- While the Great State of Maine Air Show in Brunswick was a success, a few dozen people protested outside Brunswick Landing on Saturday. Protesters say their goal was to draw attention towards the U.S. Air Force’s role in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Protesters are arguing...
Farewell to Aerosmith: A Look Back at the Band’s Epic Touring History in Maine
It's official: one of the most legendary rock bands of all time has announced its retirement. Aerosmith is hanging up the instruments due to the health of frontman Steven Tyler. The band from Boston has been together since 1970. That means over six decades of record-making and world touring is...
Adam Montgomery, convicted of killing daughter, transferred out of New Hampshire prison
Adam Montgomery had been in a New Hampshire facility for more than a year before his reported transfer to another facility in Virginia. Adam Montgomery, the man convicted of fatally beating his 5-year-old daughter Harmony Montgomery in 2019, has been moved from a facility in New Hampshire to another prison out of state.