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Maine lawmakers urge Army to update mental health policies
(The Center Square) — Maine's congressional delegation is calling on the U.S. Army to overhaul its policies and procedures in response to a damaging report detailing multiple failures to identify Army reservist and Lewiston mass shooter Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card's mental health issues. A newly released Army report outlines a series of failures and "multiple errors" by Card's unit leading up to the Oct. 25, 2023, shooting where he...
Child care access is expanding in southern Maine
SANFORD, Maine — Dozens more children will have a place to go for child care in southern Maine, thanks to a major expansion of a facility in Sanford. Gov. Janet Mills took part in a ribbon cutting for the project at the Sanford-Springvale YMCA on Tuesday. Using a $250,000...
Warden’s K9 Finds Missing Person
WELD, Maine (WAGM) - For Game Wardens of Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, successfully finding someone lost in the vast wilderness of Maine can be one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Brian Bouchard caught up with one county k9 warden, who successfully found someone who had been missing for 4 days.
Soboleski running for second Maine House term after losing CD2 primary
After an unsuccessful primary race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Republican Mike Soboleski is running for reelection to the state House of Representatives. Soboleski represented District 73 in Phillips during the 131st Legislature, but did not run for reelection opting instead to vye for a federal seat. Kevin Lee Scott originally ran to replace Soboleski, […]
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
WBCQ: A One-of-a-Kind Shortwave Radio Station
There are all kinds of shortwave radio stations in the world, but WBCQ seems unique. Located in Monticello, Maine, WBCQ is an up-to-500,000 watt shortwave powerhouse that covers the world via 7.490 MHz, 9.330 MHz, 5.130 MHz, 3.265 MHz, and 6.160 MHz — depending on the time of day, to maximize signal propagation by bouncing off the ionosphere.
Man indicted for gunshots at Baileyville motel
BAILEYVILLE - A man charged with firing a gun in a Baileyville motel has been indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury. Nathan Fletcher ,35, was indicted on several charges including reckless conduct with a firearm, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Tragedy in York: Mom mourns second teen son lost to motorcycle crash. He 'loved life.'
YORK, Maine — Sarah Parker said her son, Adam, was a budding motorcycle enthusiast who had a love for fixing up old bikes and cars. At 17, Adam was well aware of the risks of riding, she said, especially after losing his older brother Nathan at age 19 to a motorcycle crash two years ago. ...
Brunswick police shut down Harpswell Road due to crash
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Brunswick Police Department announced a road closure late Wednesday afternoon, following a crash. Police closed Harpswell Road near Bickford Avenue due to the crash and asked drivers to seek an alternate route, according to a social media post from the police department. NEWS CENTER Maine...
Kennebunk High custodian finishes in top three for excellence award: ‘Lucky to have her’
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk High School custodian Terri Baird placed in the top three for the 2024 A. Burleigh Oxton Award for Excellence. The award is given out each year by the Educational Plant Maintenance Association of Maine and recognizes custodians who go above and beyond their regular duties and is passionate about helping students. ...
Hozier Fans Post Some Great TikTok Videos Of ‘Ban-ger’ Concert
He may not have pronounced "Bangor" correctly, but no one cared last night!. The beginning of a very busy week of concerts got underway yesterday, at Maine Savings Amphitheater, and by all accounts, it was pretty awesome. It has been a couple of pretty exciting days around here, things began...
Three people indicted on drug and weapons charges after arrest in Orono
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three people that were arrested in Orono on drug and weapons charges in May have been indicted by a Penobscot grand jury. 49-year-old Tara Culpovich of Milford is charged with unlawful trafficking and unlawful possession of drugs. 48-year old Robert Moreau is charged with unlawful trafficking...
Maine Seeks Input on Whether Moose Hunt Should Be Changed
For many people in and around Maine, hunting season is an annual tradition that gets them as excited as Christmas Day. For those who truly enjoy the sport, entering the moose lottery is more exciting than playing the Megabucks. But over the last several years, the Maine Department of Inland...
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