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The Boulos Co. and Malone Commercial negotiate two downtown Portland leases
Portland, ME Zinn Wealth Management leased Suite A at 62 India St. The newly constructed 1,616 s/f space is on street level and features a conference room, private offices, open workspace, and more. Floor-to-ceiling windows complement the modern design and offer natural light. The father-son team, Jack and Jack, are...
Biddeford looking to fill school board vacancy
The Biddeford School Committee is accepting applications from those interested in filling a vacancy on the school committee. Rebecca Henry submitted a letter of resignation from the Biddeford School Committee to Mayor Marty Grohman on July 29. Henry will be joining the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, working with the pre-school...
Cape Elizabeth residents fill town hall to testify for the future of local schools
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Passionate residents packed the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall for Monday night’s public hearing, lining the room and waiting to express their thoughts about different proposals for the future of their schools. “It is the hope of the town council that this issue be set...
Early Morning Structure Fire in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Maine (WAGM) - The Van Buren Fire Department responded to a fire early this morning. According to the Van Buren Fire Department, at around 1:40am they responded to the area of 88 Main Street for a structure fire. When crews arrived, they discovered multiple structures were on fire behind the address.
Wells residents voting on large-scale housing development moratorium
WELLS (WGME) -- Big housing developments could be put on hold in the town of Wells if voters there approve a proposed moratorium. There are strong feelings on both sides of this issue. One family feels they're being targeted. "We’ve been referring to that land as our retirement fund," Rick...
Subsidy losses and school hikes will raise Ashland’s mill rate
ASHLAND, Maine — Ashland’s mill rate will rise by 1.3 following a Monday vote by the town council. The group also made its first step toward replacing Town Manager Cyr Martin, who will step down from the position on Aug. 8. About 15 residents turned out for a...
Kittery Nov. 5 election to feature 3 seats on Town Council, 2 on School Committee
KITTERY, Maine — The filing period for Town Council and Kittery School Committee candidacy for the Nov. 5 election has opened. Three Kittery Town Council seats and two seats on the school committee will be on the ballot. All elected positions in Maine’s oldest town carry three-year terms. The winners of each seat will...
Members appointed to Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following last month’s vote to reject a referendum article concerning removal of the downtown Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River — indicating citizens were in favor of using tax money to fund studies, permitting, and repair costs for the structure — a 9-member Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee has been formed to help determine the future of the site.
Horizons Direct Primary Care Opens in Scarborough, ME
Michelle Garcia, MD is a board certified family medicine doctor with over 10 years of experience and is the founder of Horizons Direct Primary Care. While she grew up in California, after living in Maine for 11 years, she is proud to call Maine her home. She is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her family medicine training at the Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, Maine.
Bath YMCA regular James Wells cheers on fiancee at Paris Olympics
BATH, Maine — Mainer James Wells, a regular of the Bath YMCA, is cheering on his now fiancee Lilly King as she continues to make a splash at the Paris Olympics this year. King recently competed in the 100-meter breaststroke and will compete again Wednesday in the 200-meter race.
2024 Alfond Fund Golf Classic Results
WATERVILLE, Maine -- The eighth annual Alfond Fund Golf Classic was held on Monday, July 29 at the Waterville Country Club. Team 'Skip Chapelle' won the 2024 Alfond Fund Golf Classic. Results for all 44 teams can be found below. Team Skip Chappelle. (Former Governor John Baldacci, Phil Morse, Skip...
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland seeks community help with supplies
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- At the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Westbrook, one of the biggest needs is canned dog and cat food. The day CBS13 visited their pet pantry the shelves were nearly empty of canned goods. They say they go through about 300 cans of food a...
Little League ends next week
The Mapleton Little League has one week left of its regular season. Thursday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m., Langley’s Team will play Mapleton Oil. Monday at 5:30 p.m., it’s Buck Construction vs. SMO and Buck Farms vs. Porter Farms, while Mapleton Lions Club plays Mapleton Oil. The 5:30 p.m. game for Tuesday will be Buck Farms vs. Langley’s Team while Porter Farms will practice at 6 p.m. on the right field.
Milo PD fed up with ATV violations around town
MILO, Maine (WABI) - In 2023, the town of Milo opened their in-town streets to ATV or UTV operations except one road that passes through the cemetery. The Milo police chief said it was a great year, and locals followed the laws. However, he said they’re fed up with people...
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