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Barrington 8U baseball team wins NH Cal Ripken title, competing in New Englands
BARRINGTON -- The Barrington age 8-under Cal Ripken All-Stars baseball team earned a spot in the New England Regionals by defeating Exeter, 6-1, to win the 2024 New Hampshire state championship last weekend. "I think for us, the parents know the magnitude of this (achievement)," Phelan said. "The kids are...
New Hampshire man killed in early morning Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON (WGME) - A New Hampshire man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Lebanon. The York County Sheriff's Office says around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning, a resident on River Road found a crashed motorcycle, with two people lying in a field. Deputies showed up and found the driver, 32-year-old...
Woman found dead in 1989 in woods of Franconia; case still unsolved
FRANCONIA, N.H. — The 1989 killing of a Maine woman, whose body was found in Franconia, has never been solved. Pamela Webb, 32, of Winthrop, Maine, had not been seen alive since July 1, 1989. Webb’s 1981 blue Chevrolet pickup truck was found on the side of the highway...
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and possession of meth in Maine. Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Angel Luis Lozano from Lowell, Massachusetts will serve 60 months in federal prison. He will also have five years of supervised release. He entered a guilty plea on February 15, 2024.
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Boats on Display in Rockport
Are you ready to get out on the water and enjoy the rest of summer afloat? Yachting Solutions is holding an on-the-water open house at the Marine Park in Rockport Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10. The Rockport-based dealer plans to have a mix of...
Public drinking at York Beach leads lifeguard captain to reconsider his job
YORK, Maine — Maine law prohibits drinking in public spaces, but Jeffrey Patten, the beach operations coordinator for the town of York, said people violate the state law regularly by drinking openly at beaches, and he is willing to resign if town leaders don't enforce the rules and resolve ongoing issues.
Head of Federal Reserve in Boston Visits Millinocket
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - Millinocket had some special visitors from Boston on Thursday. Susan Collins of the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston made the trek to what is known as Maine’s Biggest Small Town. “New England is the Boston Fed’s district and region, and I am here to learn...
Suspect in Cushing death faces judge, claims he was beaten by police
ROCKLAND, Maine — The man who police say led them on a chase that ended in Augusta, prompting a standoff, on Tuesday and is also a suspect in the death of a man in Cushing, made his initial court appearance Thursday. Jason Hewett, 39, of Augusta, appeared via video...
EVENTS: “No Spring Chickens” & prizes at Democratic lobster bake
“No Spring Chickens” – Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies” – will provide music during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, of Waldoboro, make up No...
Limestone considers security cameras after internet, electricity systems vandalized
LIMESTONE, Maine – Recent vandalism has prompted Limestone town officials to consider installing security cameras at the town office. On July 2, town residents were unable to conduct business at the office after internet and phone services went down, said Interim Town Manager Alan Mulherin. After Spectrum investigated, they...
Windham teenager known as 'Big Redd' competing in USA Mullet Championship
WINDHAM, Maine — Few hairstyles have quite the lasting impact of a mullet, and one Windham teenager is looking to make his stand out on the national stage. Eliott "Big Redd" Kullman is one of 32 teens taking part in this year's USA Mullet Championship, the nationwide showdown of business in the front, party in the back.'
Maine Maritime Academy's TS State of Maine returns after 75-day voyage
PORTLAND (WGME) - After visiting ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada, the "TS State of Maine,” the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy, arrived in Portland on Tuesday. The ship set sail back in early May and was at sea for 75 days. On Wednesday, CBS 13/Fox 23 caught...
EVENTS: Oakfest scheduled for July 26-28, 2024
Come experience a weekend of family fun Friday through Sunday, July 26 – July 28, and see why Oakfest is rated among the “10 Best Outdoor Festivals in Maine” this summer!. This year’s Oakfest theme is “Christmas in July” with three days of family entertainment beginning Friday...
New Glen Mary design floated at Council meeting
BAR HARBOR — Plans for the new Glen Mary pool were unveiled at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, but the overall cost, estimated to be north of $1 million, is yet unknown. In a presentation to the Council, Mike Rogers, landscape architect of LARK Studio, explained some of the design choices of the plan.
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