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Wanted Maine Man is Considered ‘Armed & Dangerous’
According to a post on the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, deputies are looking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with various crimes, including Domestic Violence Assault. The post explains that Jacob McGurn was last seen on foot in the town of...
Portland dazzles with festive Fourth of July celebrations on Eastern Prom
PORTLAND (WGME) - Lots of people were celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday in Vacationland!. There were parades and events across the state and of course lots of fireworks. And hundreds of people marked the holiday in Portland. “We used to do festivals like this when I was growing...
Bath marks 50th Heritage Days with parade, carnival, and waterfront music
BATH (WGME) - A milestone celebration is going on in Bath on this 4th of July, the 50th anniversary of Bath Heritage Days. The entire city was buzzing with activity today from a parade to an all-day carnival and strawberry shortcake social in the park. Thousands of people turned out...
The Elks Host 4th of July in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Folks in Presque Isle were enjoying some Fourth of July activities outside, thanks to the Presque Isle Elks Lodge. The Elks Lodge held their 18th annual July 4th Community Celebration. This event originally started back in 2006 because Elk members, Dana Dickson and Alan Harding, noticed a lack of events going on in the city during this holiday.
Limestone reschedules fireworks but hundreds enjoy patriotic parade
LIMESTONE, Maine — Limestone’s Fourth of July events got off to a rocky start Wednesday night when a fireworks technician was injured just before 9 p.m. While setting up the show, a fireworks technician suffered injuries after several fireworks were accidentally set off near the chosen site at Grand Falls Road, said Michelle Albert, president of the Limestone Chamber of Commerce, who organizes the annual Fourth events.
Kids recite Pledge of Allegiance for free scoop of their favorite ice cream flavor
SANFORD, Maine — This Fourth of July, children and families are celebrating the holiday in the sweetest way possible—by indulging in ice cream and other delightful treats. Two shops in Maine are making a special effort to create memorable experiences for their young customers. At Shain's of Maine,...
Independence Day from the state capital
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Maine’s capital city hosted its annual July 4th celebration starting with a parade through the city. Thousands of people lined the route. Beginning at the State House, the parade made its way through the streets, ending at Old Fort Western. The parade featured superheroes, go-karts, and dance routines.
Bar Harbor celebrates Independence Day
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - People from all over the country made Bar Harbor their destination for Independence Day. ”We come every year for a lot of years, for 40 or so, and we enjoy the area, the people, the fresh air, all that good stuff,” said Robert Berg, visiting from Corinna.
Get Ready For a Hefty Spike in Your Maine CMP Bill This Month
Starting this month, we’re going to see another increase on another bill that we don’t want but it’s going to happen anyway. Here's the scoop. Beloved customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) will see an average increase of $15.56 per month on our bills, according to Central Maine, which is a 12.6% rise.
Maine groups receive funds to clean up mercury contamination in the Penobscot River
More than a dozen environmental improvement projects are now being funded through a settlement to clean up mercury contamination in the Penobscot River. In addition to remediation, the 2022 agreement also requires Mallinckrodt US LLC, the former owner of the closed HoltraChem facility, to pay $20 million for various projects, including land conservation, a recreational boat launch facility in Orrington, and a fishway at the Frankfort Dam.
Remembering Charlie Howard on Sunday
BANGOR -- The Bangor community will come together on Sunday to remember the 40th anniversary of the death of Charlie Howard. Howard, an openly gay man living in Bangor, was killed in 1984 in a violent hate crime that shook the community. Three teenage boys threw him into the Kenduskeag River on the night of July 7, where he drowned. Howard was 23 years old.
Low utility line limits access to driveways in Saco neighborhood, I-Team helps get answers
SACO, Maine (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is getting results for a neighborhood in Saco that's been dealing with sagging utility lines impacting access to driveways. The lines, which measure less than than 10 feet off the ground, have left delivery trucks and emergency vehicles unable to go underneath. "As...
Mills reaffirms support for Biden, asks him to reassure Mainers
Maine Gov. Janet Mills joined other Democratic governors in a conversation with President Joe Biden on Wednesday night as part of a White House effort to shore up support for Biden after his widely critiqued performance in the first presidential debate. Mills wrote in a statement to Maine Morning Star that the debate was difficult […] The post Mills reaffirms support for Biden, asks him to reassure Mainers appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Several children rescued from rip current in Old Orchard Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) -- Several children were rescued from rip currents in Old Orchard Beach Friday evening. Firefighters say rip currents are rampant right now. The fire department says lifeguards sprang into action and rescued four children. Fire and EMS were called, but the lifeguards were able to get...
Deputies Trying to Identify Burglary Suspects in Mars Hill, Maine
The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify people in surveillance photos after multiple burglaries in Mars Hill. Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Looking to ID Suspects. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to call 1-800-432-7842 if you have any information about the “alleged perpetrators.”. Report...
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