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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.
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...
South Gardiner Man Was Allegedly Beaten to Death By His Son
Disturbing new details are coming to light about a man's body that was found outside a home in South Gardiner last week. Gregory Fisher, 52, of South Gardiner was in court this week, charged with murder for the death of Alfred Macmaster. Fisher is MacMaster's son. An Autopsy Revealed the...
Volunteers go door-to-door to teach life-saving naloxone use in Winthrop community
WINTHROP (WGME) - Teaching the community how to save lives- that's the goal of Project Doorstep, which goes door to door teaching people how to use the drug naloxone. Naloxone, better known as Narcan, is a life-saving drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Project Doorstep volunteers met...
Ironman competition wraps up in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Ironman competition in Augusta wrapped up Sunday afternoon. The contest consisted of running, swimming, and biking, over the span of 70.3 miles. The organization posted the results on their website. The winner of the Men’s division was Trevor Foley who finished with a time of...
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.
And The Winner of Central Maine Idol Season 4 is….
Season 4 of Central Maine Idol has wrapped up in an electric fashion!. This past Friday, the competition ended at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell with an intense battle among the top three contestants: Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez, Jennifer Nittolo, and Bruce Wilson. And the grand winner is.... Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez. All...
UMaine to propel aquaculture innovation and workforce with new facility
ORONO — Development, design and engineering of the University of Maine’s Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center will proceed this fall. SAWIC will advance aquaculture talent development and innovation for Maine […]
The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
1 person dead, 3 hurt after Searsmont crash
SEARSMONT, Maine — One person is dead, and three others are hurt after a crash in Searsmont. The Waldo County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday on Appleton Ridge Road. Police say a 2007 Nissan Versa went off the side of the road...
Public Meeting On City Administrator Search Announced
Public Meeting On City Administrator Search Announced. Notice of Public Meeting on City Administrator Search. LEWISTON, MAINE – The Mayor and City Council invite residents, businesses and organizations to participate in a public meeting to be held on August 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm in City Hall Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to gather information regarding what the community believes are the major issues and challenges facing Lewiston and to express what the qualities, education, background and experience the new City Administrator should possess to manage the City and to meet the issues and challenges facing Lewiston.
First Friday Art Tour Aug. 2
First Friday Open House and Reception, 5-7 pm at Boothbay Region Art Foundation, 1 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Come celebrate and view the new Members' Show and two solo shows upstairs: Sarah Wilde and Susan Henry. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. * www.boothbayartists.org * 207-633-2703.
World-class performers are heading to Maine for a coastal musical tradition
DAMARISCOTTA, Maine — The Salt Bay Chamberfest is celebrating its 30th year this summer in Damariscotta. It’s been a while since founder and artistic director Wilhelmina Smith had the original idea for the festival, but the memory of its inspiration remains vivid. "It was a combination of elements,"...
Boothbay sets Aug. 1 deadline for Butler and Country Club road work
Boothbay selectmen want the Butler and Country Club road paving project complete by Aug. 1. Contractor McGee Construction began the project last spring with an expected May 17 completion date. A week of steady rain and an unforeseen ledge problem delayed the project, but selectmen believe even with those delays, the project should have been completed by now. McGee began work earlier this spring on a sewer and water project for an affordable housing project.
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