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Paws for a cause: people gather with pets in Deering Oaks Park for fundraiser
PORTLAND (WGME) - It was a pet party Sunday at Deering Oaks Park in Portland. Thousands of folks gathered with their four-legged friends to raise money for the “Animal Cancer Foundation.”. There were more than 65 vendors, nonprofits, live music and food trucks. One of the organizers, Phil Zachary,...
Maine reports spike in sick and dying pigs
DURHAM, Maine — Maine agricultural officials are monitoring an increase in pig illnesses and deaths in western parts of the state, and concern is rising among local farmers whose livestock may be at risk. The Division of Animal and Plant Health Program at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation,...
Maine officials look for safer alternatives to toxic firefighting foam
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Test results are in on a toxic spill last week at Brunswick Executive Airport. The accidental spill of firefighting foam happened one week ago inside Hangar 4. The Maine DEP says the hangar and the planes inside are cleaned and they'll be cleaned again. The DEP says...
Safety Tips To Remember As Maine Kids Start The New School Year
Thousands of Maine kids will head back to school in the coming weeks. After a summer of playing without a care, the Red Cross wants to remind students and their families of some important safety tips, as we all prepare for the new academic year. Jennifer Costa, media contact for...
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden in Maine or New Hampshire
The current state of the economy has put many of us in a dire predicament. While our salaries have, for the most part, stayed the same, the cost of everything keeps increasing. The price of housing, food, gas, and other utilities has continued to rise. This has led to many people needing to make some tough choices about how they spend their money.
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
‘Orono Stops’ initiative aims to encourage roadway safety, sharing
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - As students return to school, Orono has launched the Orono Stops Initiative as the town hopes to instill a culture of roadway safety. “We’re starting the school year with Orono Stops. We have 11,000 local and university students starting school this week, and what better time to remind everybody that we are working to build a culture of roadway sharing and safety in our town. That means we stop for school buses, we stop for pedestrians, we stop distracted driving, we stop speeding. That’s what Orono Stops is all about. It’s the perfect time of year to launch it,” explained Dan Demeritt, Orono’s Town Council Chair.
Three hospitalized after go-kart crashes into crowd at Anson parade
ANSON, Maine (WABI) - Three people were hospitalized after a go-kart went into a crowd in Anson Saturday. It happened during the Madison-Anson Days Parade just after ten Saturday morning. Officials say the driver of one of the Shriners go-karts lost control just after the parade started on Main Street...
Sobriety Check Points Coming to Lewiston, Maine: Know Your Rights
Many police departments throughout Maine have conducted sobriety checkpoints. These are roadblocks that the police set up to check to see if drivers are sober behind the wheel, in an effort to keep the roads safe from those who may be driving under the influence. For those who have not been drinking, this can not only be an inconvenience but can also put them in an uncomfortable position.
Strangers rescue beached shark in Lubec
LUBEC, Maine (WABI) - A night out made an unexpected turn for a few people in Lubec. “We were eating dinner and all of a sudden we heard a bunch of splashing. And I don’t know if the thresher shark was chasing bait or really, what was going on, but all of a sudden it came flying out of the water and landed on the beach,” said Wes Crockett, one of the people who saved the shark.
Joshua's Restaurant and Tavern in Brunswick to close
BRUNSWICK, Maine — A staple of Brunswick's Maine Street is set to close at the end of September. Joshua's Restaurant and Tavern announced Monday in a social media post that its final day of business will be Sept. 28. "We knew this day would come, but until you say...
Storm damage on hiking trails requires caretakers to consider new solutions
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's changing climate is producing more severe and more frequent storms, like the ones in December and January and even the nor'easter this past April. Even some over the past summer have caused damage that comes with a huge price tag, like on hiking trails. "We...
Covered Bridge Collapsed and Truck Fell into River in Maine
An overweight gravel truck fell through Babb’s Covered Bridge in Windham and crashed into the Presumpscot River around 12:45 pm Friday. The driver, 37-year-old Joshua Polewarzyk from Limington, had minor injuries and was able to get out of the F750 truck. Police said “Excessive Weight” Caused Collapse.
Windsor Fair returns for 2024
WINDSOR, Maine (WABI) - 2024′s Windsor Fair is off to a busy start. “We’re a 10-day fair now. It’s gone over really, really well. The weather has been cooperating with us. We have something for everybody here at the Windsor Fair. There’s so much to see, so much to just enjoy, the sights, the sound, the tastes, it’s everywhere,” explained Judy Ballard, Windsor Fair Executive Commitee Secretary and Trustee.
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