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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - An invasive species has hit Maine’s waterways. For the last few years, Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has been documenting the spread of zebra mussels from Canada to Maine. Now the zebra mussel has been discovered in the Saint John River. This has caused some alarm as this type of invasive species affects all other life in the area. This species of mussels are smaller than our native species but like our native mussels are more efficient filter feeders. This means they can outcompete our native species for habitat and food. This affects not only Maine’s aquatic life but our entire food chain.

Alexandria, Va., Columbia Falls, Maine. – The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) has announced its participation in this year’s fundraising initiatives for the nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America (WAA). “The trucking industry has a deep sense of patriotism and generosity, and that’s so endearing,” said Debbie...

BREWER -- For decades, a grocery store in Brewer has been in the hand's of one family. After going through a recent shift in ownership, the store celebrated their grand re-opening as the legacy continues to be carried on through the next generation. The Paradis Shop 'N Save Supermarket has...

Dustin Hutchinson, 41, was placed in the intensive care unit with internal injuries.

SURRY, Maine (WABI) - Perry’s Wharf in Surry has been reopened. Perry’s Lobster Company posted the exciting announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday night. The wharf had been destroyed from the severe storms that wrecked havoc across the state earlier this year. The company said they didn’t plan...

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:58 pm, the Houlton Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash into the County Yankee Grocer at 101 Military Street. Upon arrival, Officer Josh Foster and Officer Joshua Robbins confirmed that a vehicle had struct and penetrated the building into the liquor area causing extensive damage to property and merchandise. According to witnesses, employees, and store video the vehicle made no attempt to stop before the collision. Upon arrival of the officers, the suspect vehicle fled from the area. No injuries were reported. Immediately an investigation was initiated and the vehicle, a Green 1998 Dodge Dakota pick-up was located, and it was determined that the suspect vehicle was defective.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- An absolutelygorgeous end of the week and weekend is expected in Maine with warm temperatures, dry conditions and sunny skies. Rain chances return early next week. Friday will be gorgeous and sunny. Highs will be in the upper 70s. The weekend looks amazing as well. Temperaturess top...

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,...

Maine — On a crowded beach day, someone is bound to lose something. When it's a precious metal, or irreplaceable piece of jewelry, you can contact, "Ring Finders of Maine," to help you find it. Dennis Boothby volunteers his time helping people find their lost jewelry using his...

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.

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.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Thousands of people have been making their way to Bangor this evening for the sold out Luke Combs concert on the waterfront. With the show being sold out police are expecting a large crowd in and around the Maine Savings Amphitheater this evening. We know that...

At the Caribou High School 50th reunion are, from left, front row: John Beaulieu, Sheree Bell Belanger, Conrad Dugal, Anne Hackett Besaw, Faith Parker Gridley, Eileen Jackson Mills. Second row: Bruce Freme, Kathy Albair Flannery, George Sleeper, Vicky Bennett Fuller, Janice Beaulieu, Claudia Morrow Ozio, Tina Soucie, Brenda Sullivan Willis, Barb Rogers Thibodeau, Betty Bernaiche Hersey, Doris Madigan Michaud, Sheri Jalbert Anderson, Linda Baron Staples, Belinda Wilcox Hersey. Third row: Debbie Haines Wheldon, Sandra Ferguson, Albertine Henderson Smith, Carole Damboise Willette, Berna Hedman Gunnerson, Mae Peterson Gorneault, Eileen McDougal, Natalie Plourde Ireland, Madeline Lovely Huckins, Lorella Larson Caldwell, Christine Geurrette Thomas, Paula Jalbert Ferris. Fourth row: Paula Haley Farmer, Daniel Bosse, Pam Monteith Kamen, Sandy Kinney Caldwell, Janet Johnston Basinger, Diane Perreault Arey, Marie Dickinson, Michelle Jandreau Cahill, Janet Bouchard Damboise, Debbie Belanger Rondeau, Linda Rowland Hartman, Paula Kennedy Giles, Judy St. Peter Gengler, John Kelley, Randy Tardiff, Jeff Bouchard, Randy Dodd, Kent Hersey, Fred Corbin, Terry Thibodeau (class of 1970). Fifth row: Susan Knox Chase, Kirk Hersey, Michael Drost, Jim Albair, Stephen Redic, Wayne Bouchard, Layne Ballard, Steve Arey, Steve Gagnon, Steve Gauvin, David Silsbee, Mel Jones, Glen Soucie,Steve Milton, Robert Johnson, Russell Ericson, Mark Doyle, Jeffrey Shaw, Wayne Fuller, Mike Vanier, Peter Webb, Derek Smith (behind hat), Rick Solman, Henry Felch, Bill Saucier, Rod Johndro, Reggie Thibodeau, Rick Nichols. (Courtesy of Susan Chase)

Do you have something to sell? Are you a crafter? The Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School's Parents, Teachers and Friends Community invites you to take part in the 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Bookfair. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Right now they...

The University of Maine’s field hockey team was picked to finish fourth among seven teams in the America East preseason poll after finishing an uncharacteristic sixth a year ago. UMaine […]

BREWER — Northern Light Cancer Care in Brewer is pleased to welcome three oncologists to the team: Erdem Altunel, MD; Dawn Brooks, MD; and Kamal Sahu, MD. Dr. Altunel earned […]

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (WABI) - The Foxcroft Academy Ponies are back to chase another Class D State Football Championship. The Ponies return after falling to Wells in last year’s title game. It’s a result that fuels a new cast after the program won the two championships before that. “It’s...

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for information regarding a derelict boat that was found adrift off the coast of Portland on Thursday. This is the fourth vessel found adrift recently. The U.S. Coast Guard Station South Portland says the 14' StarCraft was picked up early Thursday morning in the...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Officials are advising the public to avoid swimming at a lagoon in Acadia National Park. A public health advisory was posted as bacterial levels at Sand Beach Lagoon have exceeded public health standards. The advisory only applies in the lagoon, not Sand Beach itself. Tuesday’s test...

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...