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2 charged with resisting arrest following report about burglary in Dixfield
DIXFIELD (WGME) -- The Oxford County Sheriff's Office says a man tried fighting several deputies while they were arresting him and that a woman with him tried interfering with that arrest. Deputies got a call about a burglary at Ellis Variety on Sunday in Dixfield. After showing up, they found...
State of Maine to Seek New Rockland Branch Operator
The State of Maine will soon begin to search for a new operator for the former Maine Central Rockland Branch, state officials tell Railfan & Railroad. Earlier this summer, the previous operator, Finger Lakes Railway subsidiary Midcoast Railservice, ceased operations after the line’s largest customer stopped shipping by rail. The last freight runs came in June and the pair of B23-7 locomotives that were used on the line have since returned to New York.
BEWARE: New Police Phone Scam Circulating Maine Homes
Calling all Maine residents: a new scam is going around, and it involves the law. These hackers are trying everything they can to get your money. Here's the most recent dilemma. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is trying to spread the word to Maine residents about this new phone scam...
PFAS-laden firefighting foam spill in Maine reinvigorates calls for proactive government response
An unintentional discharge of firefighting foam containing high levels of toxic forever chemicals at the Brunswick Executive Airport in Maine on Monday has prompted state legislators to call on the governor to immediately overhaul how the state handles this material, which is housed at military bases and fire departments across the state. “This is like […]
Here’s Why Nearly 6,000 Central Maine Homes Lost Power on Tuesday
If your home lost power on Tuesday morning, you are not alone. According to an article in the KJ, nearly 6,000 Central Maine Power customers in Central Maine lost power for a portion of the morning. The article explains that about 2,600 households in Waterville, about 2,000 homes in Winslow,...
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
Law Enforcement Warning Parents in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts About Back-to-School Photos
With the kids going back to school this week, there is a good chance that your social media feed is filled with pictures of kids and teens on their first day of school. One of the great things about these photos is that because most parents take these pics every year, they can reveal just how much our kids have changed over the years.
Cori Celebrates National Radio Day with look at her past 24 years in the biz
In honor of National Radio Day, let me take you on a little trip down memory lane on what I call "Cori's Radio Adventure" because that's truly what it's been!. As you'll see, from some of the pictures and descriptions below, I've had the honor of working with some really great folks, while on this long, strange trip!
Soothing the stress associated with going back to school
Maine (WABI) - School starts as soon as next week for many Maine students. And while this can be an exciting time of year, school can also cause anxiety for some. “We want kids to be excited to come back to school,” says Old Town Elementary School Principal. “We’re excited to see them again after the summer.”
Plans for Maine’s first in-person sports-betting bar could take step forward Monday
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Mobile sports betting went live in Maine in November 2023 and has generated millions of dollars of bets. Now, efforts are in the works for the state’s first in-person retail sports wagering site. The Portland City Council is scheduled to decide Monday whether to grant...
A Fall-Like Feel, Off and On Showers Expected
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good Tuesday morning everyone! With a cold front moving over the region, we are off to a cool and dreary start this morning. While today won’t be a total washout, off and on showers are expected to stick around through the evening. This same system is expected to stall out over the Atlantic keeping shower chances in the forecast through the majority of the work week.
Tracking heavy rounds of rain and storm potential
PORTLAND, Maine — How's the weather looking for your Monday night? Get the latest Maine's Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski. A High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Advisory are in effect for Maine and New Hampshire. Tonight’s high tide, coupled with high astronomical tides, may cause splash-over and minor coastal flooding, this evening and overnight.
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