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Bring the Family and Party at This Old Wiscasset, Maine, Jail August 2024
Get ready to party behind bars! Okay, okay, you won't actually be partying in a jail cell, but close enough. Yes, there really is a family-fun gathering happening at a Maine jail. However, you won't see inmates dressed in orange jumpsuits because this particular Maine jail has been closed down for quite sometime.
Introducing the Neveah Dance Circus! - Aug 2 Rockport Opera House
The Nevaeh Dance Circus is a creative group of performing artist based in Maine and known for their original and imaginative shows combining a blend of dance, circus, song, theatre and handmade life-size puppets. What is so unique and special about the Nevaeh Dance Circus is it's inclusive nature and...
Tapestry Singers invites new members
Local community choir, Tapestry Singers, is organizing for the fall semester with “‘Tis the Season” concerts on Dec. 14 and 15 at the Damariscotta Baptist Church. The concerts include a little something for everyone, from classical choral music to popular holiday standards. They also feature organist Sean Fleming, a full orchestra, some of the community’s best-loved soloists, and an audience holiday sing-along.
Gouldsboro crash involving construction vehicle and SUV under investigation
GOULDSBORO, Maine — Maine State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a construction vehicle and an SUV on Route 1 in Gouldsboro. Troopers responded to the crash at the intersection of Pond Road and Route 1 just before 4 p.m., Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday in a news release.
Two people injured in Oakland crash with several vehicles
OAKLAND, Maine — Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday on Smithfield Road in Oakland. The crash involved two passenger vehicles and a truck towing a trailer, Oakland police Chief Rick Stubbert told NEWS CENTER Maine. The two people who were injured were brought to a hospital,...
Luxury Yacht “Kisses” Returns to Bar Harbor for 4th Year in a Row
For the 4th year in a row, the luxury yacht "Kisses" has returned to Bar Harbor. Norman Braman was the owner of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, before selling the team to Jeffrey Lurie who bought the team in 1994 for $195 million. Braman's yacht "Kisses" was in Bar Harbor in August of 2021 and late July - early August 2022 and in 2023. She was tied up at the Bar Harbor pier on Monday and Tuesday, July 29th and 30th, 2024.
Jimmy Fallon Visits Bar Harbor For Some Lobster
The host of The Tonight Show took Downeast Maine by storm, over the weekend!. It's not unusual to have the occasional celebrity sighting around these parts, especially during the summer months, because if you think about it, Maine is the perfect getaway, right?. Imagine if you were just hanging out...
No charges filed against officers involved in deadly 2023 standoff in Howland
After an extensive investigation, the Trumbull County Prosecutor's office has released its findings into a Howland standoff that lead to the fatal shooting of its suspect. No charges will be filed against three officers that were involved in the shooting death of Randall Fife, who held three hostages at a home on Highland Avenue SE in Howland on August 22 last year.
Scallopers assail continued closure of Northern Edge
NEW BEDFORD — Fisheries regulators voted this month to “discontinue” development of a plan to reopen the Northern Edge of Georges Bank — a lucrative scallop ground that has long been closed to commercial fishing. In April, the New England Fishery Management Council agreed to consider...
Van Buren Holds Christmas in July Event
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Van Buren Revitalization Committee held their 2nd annual Christmas in July event on Saturday. This was a tradition that was brought back to the town last year. Local community members and folks surrounding the town of Van Buren, flooded the community boat landing to...
The Colorado Potato Beetle Problem
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Farming practices are always changing and evolving and that includes methods to control pest infestation. The University of Maine Cooperative extension continues to provide vital information to groweres on how to keep their crops safe from those pests, including the Colorado Potato Beetle. NewsSource 8 reporter Janelle Lopez explains.
Portland Little League All-Star Team headed to New England regionals
PORTLAND (WGME) -- For the first time since 2007, the Portland Little League All-Star Team has won states and will be heading to Bristol, Connecticut later this week for the New England regionals. The team will battle New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon. The team has a GoFundMe page to raise...
Man accused of crashing into multiple vehicles while under the influence in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) – Police say a Maine man was driving while under the influence when he crashed into multiple vehicles, including a Portland police cruiser. Police say 60-year-old William Dominguez of Portland was driving a silver van when an officer saw him crash into a parked car on Cumberland Avenue at Pearl Street then continue on and crash into another parked vehicle around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday.
Maine man charged with attempted murder after Portland shooting
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after police say a woman was shot in Portland on Monday. Police responded to 5 Portland Street around 2:40 a.m. for a report of shooting. When police arrived, officers found a 42-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot...
Strong Winds & Thunderstorms Likely to Impact Central Maine Tuesday
Summer in Maine means the likelihood of thunderstorms, and sometimes the threat can be more severe than others. It kind of feels like during the summer months in Maine there are a select bunch of us that are always secretly wishing for thunderstorms to pop up the way that others are secretly hoping for monster snow storms.
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