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Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Gray-New Gloucester represents Maine at Junior League All Star regionals
GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER (WGME) -- Last summer, the Gray-New Gloucester Little League All-Star Team advanced all the way to Williamsport, Pennsylvania and the Little League World Series. This summer, several members from that same team are playing for the Maine Junior League All Stars. The Gray-New Gloucester team is out in...
A water spout was confirmed on Sebago Lake Tuesday Evening
SEBAGO (WGME) -- Many people saw it spinning above Sebago Lake and on Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed that it was a waterspout that formed Tuesday night. Tuesday evening showers and downpours were passing through the state. Interestingly enough, there was one particular storm that developed over Sebago Lake...
Members show ‘Made in Maine’ reception July 27
Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from July 25 - Sept. 8. An opening reception for this energetic and eclectic show will be held on Saturday, July 27, 5-7 p.m., with music by singer/songwriter Katie Daggett. Refreshments will be served.
In Rangeley, building a child care center seen as key to building the workforce
Rendering / Courtesy Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children The goal is to start construction of the 4,986-square-foot Rangeley Childcare Center this October. Building a $3.5 million nonprofit child care center in Rangeley could be key to building the Franklin County town’s workforce. Currently there are fewer than 20...
Critter Chatter – A New Chapter
As noted in last month’s article, rehabber Don Cote at Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center was hospitalized for a week in late May. I’m relieved and happy to report that his recovery at home is going well and as we expected, it didn’t take long before he started taking calls about orphaned and injured critters. In fact, we recently purchased a new answering machine with a volume enhancer so he doesn’t miss any!
New book by local author, ‘THE LEWISTON SHOOTINGS: An All-American Tragedy’
On October 25, 2023, Robert Card II walked into a bowling alley and then a sports bar in Lewiston, Maine with a semi-automatic rifle, multiple clips of ammunition, and a deeply-rooted paranoia. In the span of just over fifteen minutes, he killed eighteen innocent people, wounded thirteen more, and destroyed the sense of security that the 1.3 million citizens of what the FBI had recently designated “America's safest state” previously enjoyed.
Southport Column: Many upcoming events
One way to deal with all the debris from our winter storms is to have a ‘pick up’ party, which is what the Horn Cove residents did last Saturday. They gathered chain saws and other implements to cut up and carry away the unwanted presents the storm deposited on the beach. Then they lit a bonfire with all the wood, followed by a picnic supper. During dinner the next night with Perry Nies and his daughter, Betsy, who live.
'Right-to-fish' policy passed in Harpswell amid complaints over smell, sound of waterfront
HARPSWELL (WGME) - Harpswell town leaders unanimously passed a new "right-to-fish" policy, aimed at protecting the industry against complaints from residents who are new to town. “Fishing can be kind of a dirty, smelly, loud business sometimes, but we all enjoy seafood and it’s got to be done," Harpswell Select...
Two Wilton town buildings reopen to the public after flea infestation
WILTON -- After nearly a week of Wilton's Town Office and Public Safety Building being hampered by a flea infestation, they've both confirmed that everything is now back to normal. The town was first notified on Monday, July 15th after a cleaning company discovered fleas the previous day. It took...
Limitless Crunch Time Results (7/20): Danhausen, Channing Thomas, Alec Price In Action
Limitless Wrestling held its Limitless Crunch Time event on July 20th from Yarmouth Amvets Post #2 in Yarmouth, Maine. The event aired on IWTV. Full results (courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights are below. Limitless Crunch Time Results (7/20) - Aiden Aggro (w/ J-Heru) def. Aaron Rourke. - Danhausen def. Ricky...
Jen Nittolo From Winterport In Central Maine Idol’s Friday Finale
A Winterport resident could win a cool 10 grand this Friday night!. Cheer Jen on this Friday night, as she goes for the crown! Remember, this is how Julia Gagnon got started!. After weeks of intense competition, this Friday night, is the grand finale of Central Maine Idol. One of Maine's best singers could win a cool $10,000!
35th and final Cloukey Charity Challenge raises record total for Special Olympics
The 35th and final Cloukey Charity Challenge was one for the record books. Golfers came out in record numbers at both Mars Hill County Club on Saturday and Long Lake Country Club on Sunday. Over 100 golfers teed off each day in the event and both courses were in excellent shape. Numerous friends and former co-workers of mine showed up to take part in the final tournament. So many friends have been made over the last 35 years.
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