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All Redbox Kiosks in Maine Are Closed
Maine has several Redbox kiosks all over the Pine Tree State, and they will soon disappear. A sad day for those who do not like change or struggle with new technology, but a devastating day for Redbox's over 1000 employees who haven't be paid, and will be left without a job, and without severance.
County student brings gold home to Maine
Josh McGillicuddy, a recent graduate of Northern Maine Community College’s (NMCC) Electrical Construction and Maintenance program, won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, G.A. This annual event, held from June 24 to 28, is the nation’s largest gathering of future skilled professionals and a highlight for career and technical education excellence.
Bid It to Win It Is Coming Soon, and You Can Bid on Amazing Items in This Maine Online Auction
Are you ready for something amazing? Check out our exclusive online auction from the comfort of your home. Bid It to Win It starts Monday, July 15, when you can bid on some incredible items with the chance to potentially save thousands of dollars. So what is up for bid?...
Lewiston mass shooting victims honored at annual butterfly release
LEWISTON, Maine — Close to a thousand monarch butterflies were released Saturday in Lewiston as a tribute to the lives of loved ones lost, including the victims of the Lewiston mass shootings. Hosted by Andwell Health Partners, the event has been running for 15 years for families as a...
Sen. Collins expects Army's report into handling of Robert Card to be released next week
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said she's been briefed on the Army's investigation into its handling of Reservist Robert Card, the man responsible for the Lewiston shootings. She's unable to share more details until the report is final but she said there are troubling revelations. "There are some very serious failures...
Lewiston, Maine, Animal Shelter Desperate for Pet Food as Supplies Run Low
If there's one thing you shouldn't question about the majority of people in Maine, it's their love for furry companions. The Pine Tree State is filled with pet owners, often glowing with pride over their cats, dogs, and other homebound pals. But Maine has also become a place where pets...
'Little fighter': Mother of 5-month-old with shaken baby syndrome strives to help others
WELLS, Maine — Jessica Hannan-Vitale had just returned from work one day in May to Ne'r Beach Motel in Wells, where she was living with her five children and boyfriend, when she found her youngest child cold and unresponsive. "I knew right then that I need to call an...
Messalonskee honors Cassidy Charette with 11-hour soccer event for scholarships
MESSALONSKEE (WGME) - 11 hours of soccer for number 11. Folks in Messalonskee are remembering a young girl who died tragically in a hayride incident 10 years ago. The “ShineOnCass" foundation put on Saturday’s event to remember Messalonskee's number 11, Cassidy Charette. Her former high school and other...
Maine foundation makes donation, helps Boy Scouts make a splash at Camp Roosevelt
EDDINGTON, Maine (WABI) - Camp Roosevelt hosts hundreds of Boy Scouts each summer for the Katahdin Area Council’s summer camp. The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation helped campers this year make a splash. The foundation fully funded this year’s waterfront program for the summer camp. The $20,000 donation provided...
Australian group makes their mark on Maine
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Downtown Waterville has a brand new series of sculptures for residents to check out. Light Sentinels are now right outside the Maine Film Center.They were made by an Australian group called Skunk Control. The art arrives at a perfect time as the city prepares for its...
USM extends grace period, adds payment kiosks after automated parking complaints
GORHAM (WGME) -- The University of Southern Maine has made some tweaks to its automated parking systems in Gorham and Portland after parent and student complaints. The system, which went live last year, uses a combination of cameras and artificial intelligence to track license plates coming and going from campus parking lots.
Llama escapes homestead just as dentist arrives
BANGOR, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - While many pets like to go on a walk with their owners, one llama in Bangor, Maine, opted to take himself for a stroll. Rina Pesner, owner of Rebels Homestead, said she was letting in the veterinarian who was there to clean her horses’ teeth when one of her animals made a run for it.
Three rare lobsters crawl into buy station of local business
PORTLAND, Maine. (WLNE) — A local lobster joint in Maine shared on social media that three rare lobsters crawled into their buy station at the same time. “What are the odds of all three of these colorful characters crawling into our buy station?! We are feeling extremely lucky to have all three of these rare beauties with us at our buy station in Portland, Maine,” Luke’s Lobster, based out of Portland Maine wrote in a post on Facebook.
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