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Police searching for missing South Portland teen
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Law enforcement is searching for a missing teenager from South Portland. Gabrielle Critchley, 13, was reported missing Tuesday, the South Portland Police Department said in a social media post. Police said Critchley may have been spotted in Auburn and possibly Old Orchard Beach. She is...
Rockland police seek help locating stolen construction tools
ROCKLAND — A burglary at a local residence under renovation has led to the theft of numerous construction tools, authorities said Tuesday. The Rockland Police Department reported that an assortment of RIDGID & DEWALT brand tools, including a miter saw, reciprocating saw, various corded and cordless power tools, drills, and a nailer, were stolen from a property on Jefferson Street.
Scarborough, Maine, Restaurant Closes Permanently Months After Opening
For those that drive down Payne Road in Scarborough towards the Maine Mall, it's one of the most recognizable shops along the strip, standing out amongst big box stores and sprawling hotels. That would be Fresco Del Forno (formerly Pizza Plus), an Italian eatery that featured everything from pizza to...
727 OCEAN SUNSET IS NOW OPEN FOR DINNER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
727 Ocean Sunset Restaurant and Bar is now serving dinner seven days a week. We offer Happy Hour between 4:00 and 5:00pm daily and dinner is served between 5:00 and 8:30pm daily. We feature the music of local musicians every Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evenings. Get away from the hustle and bustle off the harbor and enjoy the cool ocean breezes in East Boothbay. Chef Ethan hails from New Orlean’s and you might discover a taste of Louisiana in some of his dishes. Roxxie is serving up her own special handcrafted cocktails and may we just say, our sunsets are simply spectacular! For more information call 207-633-2800 www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Nobleboro Historical Society Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Nobleboro Historical Society is recently awarded of three $1,000 scholarships to Lincoln Ball, Emily Boone, and Conor Glasier, members of the Lincoln Academy class of 2024. The Nobleboro Historical Society scholarships are for any Nobleboro resident entering college or any qualified postsecondary education program or to a student already...
Augusta Food Bank’s way to feed hundreds
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta Food Bank is building a stronger community. They held their Free Food Thursday today because of tomorrow’s holiday. Last week, more than 100 families lined up for a weekly distribution that doesn’t feel like a typical food pantry. ”Free Food Thursdays is...
Vacant Auburn building to house homeless resource center
AUBURN (WGME) -- On Monday, the Auburn City Council approved turning an empty building into a resource center for the area’s unhoused. The Drop-In Center will operate out of the building, moving from the First Universalist Church. “The unhoused issue is becoming larger and larger every day,” Drop-In Center...
Nate Oppenheim (2024) to attend Bates College with multiple school-leading times.
Oppenheim will arrive in Maine this fall with school-leading times in the 200 breast and 400 IM—times that would have made the A-final at NESCAC Championships. Current photo via Nate Oppenheim. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....
‘We are being railroaded’ — Residents reeling from dam removal
NAPLES — It was a swimming hole that not everybody knew about on a river renowned for its pristine water quality. It is considered the birth place of Naples, where a small industrial complex and homes were once supported by a dam on the Crooked River. In about a...
Bangor Savings Bank teams up with Y to support renovation of McEvoy Lodge
Bangor Savings awarded the Boothbay Region YMCA with a generous donation of $7,500 to aid in the extensive improvements planned for McEvoy Lodge at Camp Knickerbocker, a facility integral to helping area youth grow, learn, and thrive. . Because of the Y’s current “Challenge for our Next Generation” fundraiser, the donation...
Launch of satellite made by UMaine students delayed again
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Firefly Aerospace Rocket Launch carrying a satellite made by University of Maine students has been delayed for a second time. The launch was initially scheduled for early Tuesday morning then delayed to Tuesday night. According to Firefly Aerospace’s Instagram page, the launch was delayed again...
Hermon RV resort welcomes a busy summer
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - Summer travel is in full swing, and many are traveling to Maine via RV or camper. The Pumpkin Patch RV Resort in Hermon is gearing up for a busy summer. July is already almost booked and August is filling up quickly. As they celebrate the Fourth...
U.S. Coast Guard Searching for Missing Boater in Maine
Officials are searching for one person who went missing from a boat in Casco Bay Thursday night during the Fourth of July events. The U.S. Coast Guard has been looking for a boater who went overboard around 8 pm near Chebeague Island, Cousins Island, and Falmouth. Helicopter Searching for Missing...
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