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Police investigate cannonball munition turned in by Yarmouth resident
YARMOUTH, Maine — The Yarmouth Police Department assisted a resident who wanted to turn in unwanted ammunition including an old cannonball on Monday. Authorities were concerned the cannonball could be live and requested assistance from police in Portland. The Portland Police Department's Hazardous Devices Unit advised it was "possibly...
Judge rejects guilty plea from Waterville man accused of killing co-worker
AUGUSTA, Maine — A Maine judge said she cannot currently accept a guilty plea from a Waterville man who has been charged with the murder of his co-worker. Spridal Hubiak, 21, admitted to killing 52-year-old Angela Bragg on Dec. 27, 2023. The change of plea came during a Rule 11 hearing on Tuesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
Maine fire chief resigns after being accused of impersonating a law enforcement official
MANCHESTER (WGME) -- A Maine fire chief has resigned weeks after being accused of impersonating a law enforcement official, according to the Kennebec Journal. Francis Wozniak, 42, had been fire chief in Manchester since 2019. The Kennebec Journal reports Wozniak was placed on administrative leave in late June after he...
Edgecomb school and town officials discuss tax bill increase
Aug. 20 was a busy night for Heather Sinclair who attended two board meetings. At 5 p.m., she led the first school committee meeting of the new year at Edgecomb Eddy. Her second came an hour later with the selectboard at the town hall. Even though they were different meetings, both had a similar theme: 2024 tax bills.
Old roots, new fence for proposed food establishment coming to Rockland
ROCKLAND — A site plan requirement from 1988 has dominated the conversation around Brian Fickett’s attempts to bring his food establishment “The Spot” to a Rockland location. Ownership of 131 North Main Street has changed a couple of times since 1988. Once a Global gas station,...
Sanford mother fights for the right to keep chickens, says her son's health depends on it
SANFORD (WGME) -- Some people in Sanford are crying "fowl" over dozens of chickens on their neighbor's property that they say are causing all kinds of problems. Too many chickens go against a city ordinance, but the owner says this is about her son's health. Gabriel is a little boy...
Playoff baseball. Tickets for Sea Dogs' postseason go on sale
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Portland Sea Dogs are currently in first place in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division and are looking to win the second-half division title and claim a spot in the playoffs. As of Monday, the Sea Dogs had a 33-15 record in the second half...
Maine’s Most Popular Street for Trick or Treating Won’t Close This Year
Halloween is closer than you think, and one of the most popular places in Maine to trick-or-treat has major changes this year. WMTW reported that the town of Kennebunk won't be closing down Summer Street to traffic this year. If you've ever been Halloweening in Kennbunk, you know how popular...
Explore the interdisciplinary field of Ecopsychology with Amory Lee at Camden library
CAMDEN — What happens neurobiologically when we spend time in nature? What happens to our nervous system, perception, and creativity? Our sense of awe, wonder, and openness? And how does that impact mental health and our response to environmental challenges?. The Camden Public Library welcomes Amory Lee for a...
It's back-to-school time, but RSU 21 teachers will start year without a contract
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Teachers and faculty members of RSU 21 schools who arrived at Kennebunk High School early Monday morning to attend the district's annual beginning of the year symposium were met by parents and community members who were there to cheer them on. Although many showed up to...
Ellsworth – Bucksport Girl’s Soccer Exhibition Game [PHOTOS]
The Ellsworth Lady Eagles played host to the Bucksport Lady Golden Bucks on Monday afternoon, August 26th at Del Luce Stadium in Ellsworth. Check out photos from the exhibition game. Bucksport has exhibition games scheduled as follows. Thursday August 29 at PVHS 3:30 p.m. Saturday August 31 vs. Hall Dale...
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