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New outdoor performance venue is coming to a public park in Brewer
BREWER, Maine — A new amphitheater is coming to Indian Trail Park next summer in Brewer. "It's going to be intimate and it's going to be available to all who are interested in utilizing the space," Mayor of Brewer Jennifer Morin said. Morin said the city has set aside...
Flooding Causes Road Closure in Waterville, Maine
If your travels normally take you down Armory Road in Waterville, you may have noticed that a portion of that road was blocked off on Friday. We are now getting word about why that section of road is closed. According to an article on the KJ website, a water main...
Truck goes through covered bridge in Windham, falls into river below
WINDHAM (WGME) – A Maine DOT spokesperson says a loaded gravel truck that was several times over the posted weight limit went through Babb’s Covered Bridge in Windham and fell into the Presumpscot River below. Dispatchers say there is a large hole in the bridge and the roads...
Union County woman killed in Maine crash
WOOLWICH, Maine — A Lewisburg woman was killed in a crash Thursday night in Maine. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office, Margaret J. Daniel, 24, of Lewisburg, was traveling north on U.S. Route 1 in Woolwich, Maine, and attempted to pass multiple vehicles. Daniel's car reportedly collided head-on with another vehicle.
USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025
The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail won’t be affected,...
Some workers concerned about returning to Brunswick airport after foam spill
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- Workers were back on site at Brunswick Executive Airport Thursday cleaning up the spill of more than 1,000 gallons of firefighting foam. The spill took place in Hangar 4 after a faulty signal to the system caused the malfunction. As the cleanup continues, most people have returned...
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
Sanford voters to decide on whether city builds new fire stations for $42.5 million
SANFORD (WGME) -- Sanford's mayor wants to make sure people have a clear picture of what they'll be voting on in November. Voters will be asked to fund two new fire stations. Mayor Becky Brink hit on that during a city council meeting this week. She said, if approved, the...
Local Authors To Be At Maine Book Fest
Authors Kay Tobler Liss, of Jefferson, and Laurel Dodge, of Nobleboro, will have a booth at this year’s Maine Book Fest in Waterville on Sunday, Aug. 25. The first festival was held last year in Hallowell, and this year festival has at least doubled in the number of authors and activities to take place, according to the founder, Maddie Smith.
Palestinians working to end domestic violence travel to Camden to learn from Finding Our Voices
Finding Our Voices visit by Middle East activists was second arranged by the World Affairs Council of Maine CAMDEN — Palestinians from the West Bank working to curb gender-based violence […]
Automaker reverses course, fixes Saco man's SUV after dispute over safety concerns
SACO (WGME) -- A Saco man is finally getting results after a months-long dispute with an automaker left his SUV sidelined with potentially serious safety issues. It's a day PeterMickartz never thought would come. "The car's here, it's in great condition and it's working," Mickartz said. "This has been nine...
Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 21, 2024
Beautiful Exhibits Feature Annual Houlton Flower Show — One of the most beautiful and colorful Flower Shows ever presented by the Houlton Garden Club was its 12th annual exhibit held Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Northland Hotel. The Lobby, Silver Room, and mezzanine were used for artistic and unusual arrangements of flowers while in the ballroom exhibits of plants, vegetables, fruits, specimen blooms, table arrangements and special exhibits were on display.
NextHome Experience hosts "Luke's Block Party" at Bangor splash pad
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Summer vacation may be coming to a close, but one community in Bangor had some fun at the Splash Pad Wednesday. NextHome Experience hosted a block party featuring music, food, games, the Darling’s ice cream truck, and, of course, the splash pad. The event is...
Men's Soccer Battles UNE to 2-2 Draw
Auburn, ME – The Central Maine men's soccer team battled its way to a 2-2 stalemate against the University of New England on Thursday night in Auburn. Jeremiah Gomez and Raimundo Lubota scored one goal each for the Mustangs who wrapped up back-to-back games against NCAA D3 opponents. CM...
Portland tenant wins major settlement in rent control case against landlord
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A $16,500 settlement has been reached in a Portland rent control violation case. And for the first time since the ordinance was put in place, the tenant is walking away with a major payout. But the city didn't enforce any fines, it was a private settlement between...
Former Hornets star Noah Carpenter calls training with Black Bears "a dream come true"
ORONO (WGME) - It was a dream senior season for Leavitt star quarterback Noah Carpenter. After leading the Hornets to an undefeated season and a second straight state championship, Noah also won the Fitzpatrick Award and was named Maine’s Gatorade Player of the Year for the 2nd straight year!
Oxford 250 revs up this Sunday with over 60 drivers aiming for glory
OXFORD (WGME) - One of the best short track races in the nation, the 51st annual Oxford 250 will go green this Sunday night at Oxford Plains Speedway!. There will be over 60 drivers hoping to qualify- that field will be trimmed to 42. Once again, there will be so...
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