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Police identify Porter man, 54, in fatal New Hampshire crash
CONWAY, New Hampshire — Police in New Hampshire have identified a man who was killed in a fiery crash in Conway on Friday as a 54-year-old man from Porter, Maine. Conway police responded to a reported crash on East Main Street just before 4 p.m. on Friday involving a 2022 Peterbilt tractor-trailer and a 2002 Ford F150 pickup truck, according to a news release from the New Hampshire Department of Safety.
Driver seriously hurt, another facing DWI charge in Hooksett, NH, crash
A man was seriously hurt in a car crash Monday night in Hooksett, New Hampshire, that left the other driver behind bars on a drunken driving charge, police said. Brady Gut, a 31-year-old from Chichester, faces a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated for the crash, which occurred on Hooksett Road about 7:38 p.m. The other driver, a 70-year-old Hooksett man, is expected to survive, Hooksett police said Tuesday.
Maine State Ferry Service fares to increase Aug. 1
MAINE, USA — If you're planning to take the Maine State Ferries out of Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor, get ready to pay a few dollars more. The Maine State Ferry Service announced ferry rates will increase on Aug. 1. This is the first increase MSFS has made since 2019.
Watch Maine Sensation Bella Ann Perform Live
Today, we had a chance to interview and hear the most angelic voice of Maine singer/songwriter, Bella Ann. Bella is from Winslow, and arrived in-studio with her mom and manager, Meg Loubier. Bella hails from a family of musicians, and it shows. It's so refreshing to meet young artists who...
One injured, one arrested following shooting in Cornish
CORNISH, Maine (WABI) - One man is injured and another man in custody following a shooting outside of a restaurant in Cornish. State Police were called to the Fairgrounds Pizza and Pub restaurant around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Officials say 44-year-old Eric Letendre of West Baldwin was shot twice. Letendre was...
ROAD TRIP: The Creepy ‘Farmington Fright Fest’ Returns In October
This event was voted hands down, the scariest Halloween attraction in the State of Maine!. Farmington Fright Fest is two spine tingling weekends of terror that you don't want to miss. All the spooky fun happens October 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, followed by their annual Blackout event on the 28th,...
Benefit Event for Maine Twins Tragically Taken by Rare Virus
Like most parents, Kachira and Amanda were excited to welcome the joy of twins, Torben and Loxley. Shortly after they received their varicella vaccination, also known as the chicken pox vaccine, they were sadly admitted to the hospital. After a stay at Barbara Bush in Portland and then Boston Children's,...
Trail walk at Shaker Bog Wednesday July 17
The heat kept a lot of our walkers inside last week, but a small group enjoyed a gentle breeze along the Sabbathday Lake Shore Trail. We all stayed hydrated and took our time while soaking up the pretty views along the lake. We are going to stay close to water...
Allegiant adds new Portsmouth-to-Florida destination as it competes with Breeze at Pease
PORTSMOUTH — Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it is adding a new route in November from the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Sarasota, Florida. Allegiant's news comes less than a week after fellow low-cost carrier Breeze Airways announced it would start offering flights from Portsmouth to two popular Florida destinations in October.
Community Champions: Oxford American Legion’s Impactful Blood Drives
The Fort Hill American Legion Post 376 in Oxford has had a longstanding tradition of hosting blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross for over two decades. The unwavering commitment of Post 376 to community service has resulted in a significant increase in blood donations, leading to a recent recognition from the American Red Cross for the Legion's outstanding achievements in 2023.
York lifeguard chief says police won't stop beach drinking, threatens to resign
YORK, Maine — The town's longtime chief lifeguard said he may leave his post at the end of the summer over what he described as town leadership turning a blind eye to blatant public drinking on the beach. Jeff Patten said he has warned town officials for more than...
2 women injured in Auburn crash; charges expected
AUBURN (WGME) -- Police say two Maine women were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Auburn on Tuesday. The crash happened around 6 a.m. on Washington Street. Police say a Ford Escape driven by a 77-year-old Lewiston woman was trying to cross Washington Street when she entered the path of a Hyundai Elantra driven by a 25-year-old Lewiston woman. The two vehicles then collided.
North Berwick man faces 30 years in federal prison for PPP fraud
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Frederick Avery of North Berwick faces 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to filing fraudulent applications for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program was a COVID-19 pandemic relief program administered by the Small Business Administration that provided forgivable loans to...
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