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Downtown Searsport construction nearing completion
SEARSPORT -- It was a sight for sore eyes on Monday, July 1st as both lanes on Route 1 in downtown Searsport opened back up. While there's still more work to be done on their now two-year downtown reconstruction project, Searsport Town Manager James Gillway says construction crews in downtown will soon be a thing of the past.
Full recovery expected for child flown to Maine Med
A critically ill child was flown to Maine Medical Center from Boothbay Harbor by LifeFlight June 30, according to Boothbay EMS Chief Dan Gardner. Gardner said the child is expected to make a full recovery. “This is a perfect example of several agencies (unified together) to save lives, and a...
Restaurant badly damaged by early morning fire
EDDINGTON -- Firefighters from several departments spent the early morning hours on the scene of a bad fire in Eddington. Authorities confirm a fire broke out at a restaurant called "Heritage on 9". According to officials, a call went out just before 2 a.m. Wednesday morning for a structure fire...
30-Year-Old Man Injured after Crash with Tractor-Trailer in Maine
A 30-year-old man was injured Monday after a crash with a tractor-trailer in Gray. Man Injured after Two-Vehicle Crash with Tractor-Trailer. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said Ryan Carr from Raymond ran a stop sign at the intersection of Lewiston Road and Mayall Road around 11:59 pm. Car “T-boned”...
Cape Elizabeth's Lumbery to go up for sale after legal fights with town
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) -- A Cape Elizabeth hardware store is seeking new owners after legal run-ins with the town, including a failed bid to be reimbursed $11,000 in legal fees. The Lumbery owner, Michael Friedland, says the store's legal interactions and treatment from the town contributed to the decision to...
Sam’s Club Augusta, Maine to Host Weekend Fundraiser For Children’s Miracle Network
As you probably already know, Sam's Club holds a very special place in our hearts here at the radio station. For the last several years, Rodney and his wonderful team as Sam's Club in Augusta, Maine, have hosted our massive food drive 'Camp Out Hunger'. And, in case you didn't know, this food drive is a massive undertaking in which we take up about 1/10 of their large parking lot for five days.
Wiggly Bridge Distillery returns with new expansion plans amid whiskey fungus concerns
YORK, Maine — Wiggly Bridge Distillery returned to the town’s Planning Board with a proposed expansion, this time promising not to store aging whiskey barrels in any new structure. The family-owned distillery on Route 1 has grown in the last decade to become an award-winning spirit maker. Father and son owners David Woods and David Woods II say they need more space to keep growing. ...
Listen as flight takes off from closed runway, despite warning
PORTLAND, Maine — The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that it is investigating after a flight took off from a closed runway at the Portland International Jetport in Maine this week. The FAA says Southwest Airlines Flight 4805 to Baltimore departed from a temporarily closed runway on June 25, at...
Grading Changes Will Start At WCS In Fall
Some changes will be made to how grades are computed at Waterville High School in the Fall. WCS Board of Education members approved some changes at last week’s BOE meeting, while others will be reviewed after more data is collected. WCS Superintendent led a year- long look with a...
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...
Portland credit union will expand to Lewiston with construction of new branch
Portland-based cPort Credit Union plans to open a branch in Lewiston next summer, occupying a new building to be constructed on the site of a former Dunkin' Donuts. “We have been looking at the area for some time and thought this was the perfect location for us,” Gene Ardito, cPort’s president and CEO, told Mainebiz.
South Portland leaders deny proposal to turn school building into transitional housing
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The South Portland city council effectively rejected a proposal to turn the old Mahoney Middle School building into transitional housing for asylum seekers. The school has been vacant for more than a year, since students moved out last June. Since it's closed, the city has been debating a permanent use for the building.
Bangor Readies For This Year’s ‘Sidewalk Art Festival’
Downtown Bangor will host over a hundred different artisans this weekend, as. Downtown Bangor Partnership its annual Sidewalk Art Festival sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank takes place. Saturday, July 6th, the city will come alive with demonstrations of different art styles, music, food, and performances all afternoon. Executive Director of...
Vehicle on side causes brief detour of south Main Street traffic
ROCKLAND — Rockland’s Main Street, at the intersection of Pleasant Street, was closed to traffic for approximately 30 minutes July 2 after a vehicle landed on its side in the middle of the roadway. No injuries were reported, but the driver was arrested for OUI, according to Police...
Houlton Chamber of Commerce Hits New Personal Record During Strawberry Shortcake Sales
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce broke a personal record today during their strawberry shortcake sales. In two hours folks from the chamber were able to sell about 700 strawberry shortcakes and were still making sales when we checked in with them. The Executive Director at...
Westbrook man to serve 2 years in prison for crashing car into 4 Maine State Troopers
HOLLIS (WGME) -- A Westbrook man will spend two years in prison for crashing his car into four Maine State Troopers last August in Hollis. The four troopers were in a driveway off Route 202, conducting an investigation, when they were hit. Under the plea agreement, Tyler Croston pleaded guilty...
'We miss you': Family continues search for Parsonsfield teen last seen six weeks ago
PARSONSFIELD, Maine — Darlene Townsend said she stays up at night thinking about how her granddaughter, Kiley, may have changed since the last time she saw her. "That's the color she left with," Townsend said, pointing to a photo of Kiley with black hair. Townsend believes her granddaughter may...
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