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Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody
MAINE, USA — Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief. “I think this is one of those cases where...
67-Year-Old Man Died after being Ejected from Vehicle in Maine
A 67-year-old man died Saturday morning after he crashed and was ejected from his vehicle on Route 4 in Berwick. The Berwick Police Department said the man was seriously injured and taken to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. He was pronounced dead. Name was not released. Single-Vehicle Crash. The single-vehicle crash...
Total Maine Aug. 25, 2024: In-depth on the Lewiston commission's final report
PORTLAND, Maine — In this week's edition of "Total Maine," we take a closer look at the 215-page final report from the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shootings. "In The Arena" podcast hosts Pat Callaghan, Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman discuss the Democratic National Convention. Jessica Gagne takes us...
Maine bridge that collapsed under dump truck closed indefinitely
GORHAM, Maine — A truck fell through Babb’s Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 24; now the bridge is closed indefinitely. In a release issued on Sunday by the the Maine Department of Transportation, it says it expects Babb’s Bridge to remain closed to traffic for at least several months after that dump truck fell through the bridge deck on Friday afternoon. MaineDOT bridge engineers will inspect the structure to determine the extent of the damage it sustained.
Summer’s last splash at the BRAF Gallery
As summer days grow shorter, the light continues to shine at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) Gallery where the September Members’ Artist Showcase will be unveiled on Aug. 28 and continue through Sept. 22. Featuring an array of artists working in diverse styles and mediums as well as subject matter, this September’s show will be the last member show of the 2024 summer season. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Hearty Roots hosts ‘First Fire’
On Thursday, Aug. 23, Hearty Roots (HR) hosted a gathering on its newly acquired Bremen property to honor the land, express gratitude and appreciation for their donors and supporters, and share the vision for uplifting youth through HR’s nature-based programming. The “First Fire” ceremony was HR’s take on a ribbon-cutting. HR asked guests to contribute one rock to the new fire pit, while Program Manager Josh Leatham demonstrated his fire-starting skills via bow drilling. Deputy Director Jess Donohoe gave ceremonial remarks to the approximately 50 attendees. Olive Pine, an adventure mentor in training, strummed guitar and sang.
Cleanup underway after diesel spill at Kennebunk turnpike plaza
KENNEBUNK (WGME) - In Kennebunk, hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled at a Maine turnpike plaza on Saturday. Kennebunk fire officials say a tractor trailer rolled from a parking spot at the northbound plaza near mile marker 25 and struck a tree. When the truck went over the curb,...
US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The official nonprofit organization of the National Park Service is set to receive the largest grant in its history, a $100 million gift the fundraising group described as transformative for the country’s national parks. The National Park Foundation, which Congress created in the 1960s...
Portland police searching for suspect in gas station robbery
PORTLAND -- Police are searching for a male suspect in connection with a reported robbery at a gas station in Portland. According to the Portland Police Department, police were called to the Riverton Gas Station on Forest Avenue just after 2 p.m. Police say an unknown male entered the gas...
Driver Fled after Head-On Crash and Car Fire in Maine
A driver fled a fiery crash after a hit and run on Tandberg Trail in Windham Saturday morning. The Windham Police Department said the SUV crossed the centerline and crashed head-on with another car. Hit Another Car and Caught on Fire. The SUV then collided with a parked vehicle and...
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