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Kennebunk Charter proposal under fire: Two members oppose town council shift
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Kennebunk Select Board will hold a public hearing on Sept. 10 for a proposed town charter calling for a new form of local government. When residents speak that evening, they will weigh in on a document crafted by a Charter Commission that includes two members who oppose it. After more than 18 months of work, the commission presented its final report to the Select Board earlier this month. ...
Greenville land use ordinance housing amendments approved
GREENVILLE — For most of the year the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.” During a special town meeting on Aug. 7 a pair of related amendments to the Greenville Land Use Ordinance were approved, Select Chair Geno Murray said during the ensuing select board meeting.
Maine sired trotters wrap at Skowhegan
Skowhegan, ME — The Maine Sire Stakes closed out the week of racing at the historic Skowhegan State Fair on Saturday (Aug. 18) with four $19,000-plus divisions of 2- and 3-year-old trotters rolling down the lively midway before and during the afternoon pari-mutuel card. Freshmen trotter Whatawonder (Whataworkout-Molly McGuire)...
Cori Celebrates National Radio Day with look at her past 24 years in the biz
In honor of National Radio Day, let me take you on a little trip down memory lane on what I call "Cori's Radio Adventure" because that's truly what it's been!. As you'll see, from some of the pictures and descriptions below, I've had the honor of working with some really great folks, while on this long, strange trip!
PVSG holds car wash fundraiser at Dysart’s
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Penobscot Valley School of Gymnastics held a car wash fundraiser at along with a summer kayak raffle in order to raise money for competing at regionals in Pennsylvania in May and nationals in Virginia in June. Gymnasts are selling them until Aug. 30 for the...
Maine delegation joins Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — TheDemocratic National Convention gets underway Monday in Chicago, and delegates from across the country are gathering. That includes 32 delegates and two alternates from Maine. Maine's delegation includes Gov. Janet Mills, who will take part in a Women's Governor panel on Wednesday. Many members of the delegation started arriving in Chicago over the weekend.
Air conditioners help alleviate effects of climate change but also contribute to it
PORTLAND, Maine — Summers in Maine are getting warmer because of climate change. Of course, we aren't alone in that trend. As global temperatures increase because of carbon emissions, the warmest months of the year are tipping into the extreme in many parts of the world. That trend has...
UMaine Wants You to Sing the National Anthem at a Home Game
One of the hardest songs to sing is the National Anthem! If you are up to the challenge, and brave enough to stand in front of the Black Bear faithful and honor our country, the University of Maine wants to hear from you!. Right now they are searching for individuals...
Old Town Hannaford shut down Sunday
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Old Town Hannaford was shut down for a while Sunday after a suspicious item was found in the store. Officials tell TV5 they received a complaint around 9 a.m. of a suspicious package. They say the item had a lock on it and had...
Anna Phillips Named America East Defensive Player of the Week
BOSTON – University of Maine women's soccer defender Anna Phillips has been named the America East Defensive Player of the Week, as announced on Monday by the conference. Phillips helped the Black Bears to a 1-0-1 season-opening week, including a 4-0 win at Le Moyne and 1-1 tie at Syracuse. The senior played all 180 minutes and led a back line that surrendered just 12 shots total – including just two on goal – in the unbeaten week for the Black Bears.
Hundreds watch as Cardboard Boat Challenge returns to Belfast
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - 2024′s Belfast Harbor Fest came to a close as people competed in the annual cardboard boat challenge. “I think we had 500 people here, and that’s the kind of crowds we’ve had the last two or three years. We had over 20 boats participating. We didn’t know until yesterday or until this morning, if we had any more than the one that was built yesterday afternoon,” stated Duke Marston, Announcer, Cardboard Boat Challenge.
'I think it's wrong:' Mexico residents concerned as police department goes idle
PORTLAND (WGME) -- As of Tuesday, the town of Mexico will have no police chief, no police officers and no police department. Town leaders in Mexico hope this will only be a temporary closure of its police department, as they work to hire a new police force. But with a shortage of officers in Maine, it won't be easy.
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival wraps up
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, now 30 years running, has come and gone. The fate of the event was up in the air after the Great Falls Balloon Festival had to be canceled a few months ago. Both Lewiston and Auburn then rose to the occasion to host a rebranded version...
Man Arrested for Drugs, Robbery and Assaulting Teen in Maine
A 38-year-old man was arrested for selling marijuana to teens, assaulting a 15-year-old and stealing his shoes, sweatshirt, and cell phone in Auburn. Man Arrested for Robbing and Assaulting 15-Year-Old Ryan Jolicoeur was charged with Robbery, Theft, Assault and Aggravated Drug Trafficking. Stole Teen’s Shoes, Sweatshirt and Phone. The...
‘Amphitrite’ mural stirs old memories, aims to create new ones along Rockland harbor trail
ROCKLAND — Terry Pinto received a call one day while he happened to be searching online, trying to find a material that could remove some of the graffiti from the side of one of Director Pinto’s waste water treatment buildings. The woman on the phone said that he had a wall that she would like to paint.
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