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Potential Site Selected in Portland, Maine, for a New Amtrak Downeaster Train Station
The Amtrak Downeaster broke records in 2023 for ridership. Lots of people are taking the train, but the Downeaster has a problem. Ever since passenger rail service was extended beyond Portland to make stops in Freeport and Brunswick, the current Portland Transportation Center is not an efficient location to load and unload passengers.
Windham police search for suspect in fiery Saturday morning hit and run
WINDHAM (WGME) - Police are looking for a driver involved in a hit and run crash in Windham on Saturday morning. Windham police say a car struck another car head-on after crossing the center line on Tandberg Trail. The SUV then struck a parked car and caught on fire. The...
Overweight truck falls through historic covered bridge, plunges into river
GORHAM, Maine - An overweight truck loaded with crushed gravel fell through a covered wooden bridge in Maine, plunging into the river below and causing substantial damage that will leave the bridge closed for months. According to local reports, the truck was crossing the Babb’s Covered Bridge in Gorham, Maine,...
Press Release: Portland Museum of Art Presents Mass Timber Maine Conference
Be Inspired into Action and Explore at the Mass Timber Maine Conference!. Portland, ME—The Portland Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the Maine Mass Timber Conference, taking place from November 13 to 15, 2024, in Portland, Maine. This groundbreaking event will bring together industry leaders, artists, innovators, and visionaries to explore the future of construction through mass timber technology.
Yankees Rehab Three Starters in Portland, Patriots Lose 2-1
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 2-1 on Friday night at Hadlock Field. The loss drops the Somerset Patriots to 5.5 games back of the Sea Dogs for first place in the second half standings with 20 games remaining in the regular season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Over the first four games of the Patriots’ series in Portland, Somerset’s pitching staff has thrown to a 1.31 ERA, allowing 5 ER in 34.1 IP with 14 H and 44 K. In nine games since...
Pedestrian safety improvements made in Monument Square Park
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Portland has recently made improvements to Monument Square Park to make it safer for people walking and enjoying the area. That means the parking for business owners, loading and delivery needs, and public parking will be restricted in the area. The Assistant City Manager Greg Jordan...
Dinosaurs roar into Portland with 'Jurassic Quest' at Cross Insurance Arena
PORTLAND (WGME) - Well, there's good news for all the local "Jurassic Park" fans out there- dinosaurs have come to Portland. The traveling and interactive exhibit "Jurassic Quest" opened to the public Friday at Cross Insurance Arena. The hands-on and educational experience showcases realistic looking dinosaur attractions that move and...
Portland sees boom in number of cruise ship visits and, with it, growing pains in the community
To address the traffic gridlock on Commercial Street caused by the sheer number of pedestrians, tourism operators hired 5 flaggers to bring groups of people across the street's busiest intersections last fall. And a community hotline monitored by Visit Portland was activated and fielded 43 cruise-related complaints, the biggest issues...
Maine woman says her cat's flea medicine was mislabeled, caused pet to have seizures
PARIS, Maine — A Maine woman urges pet owners to doublecheck their pet's medication after her kitten suffered severe side effects. South Paris resident Tiffany Seams said when her 1-year-old cat got fleas, she purchased an over-the-counter medicine at Walmart. After she gave the flea medication to her kitten,...
Lobster Bakes cook up thrilling win!
Portland, Maine- The Maine Lobster Bakes (33-15, 69-48) walked it off 2-1 in the ninth inning to take a second-straight game over the Somerset Patriots (27-20, 59-57) on Friday night. The Lobster Bakes remain in first place of the Northeast Division now 5.5 games ahead of the second-place Somerset Patriots.
Local musician grateful for EP release
Online: Go to the website, www.aaronbearmusic.com to preview songs from the EP, which was released this year. In-person: Sundown Sessions at the Sundown Lounge off Depot Street in Bridgton on this Friday, Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and Sept. 13. Stella’s on the Square on Sept. 14, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5. The Bridgton Farmer’s Market on Oct. 5.
Cleanup crews work to prevent spread of 'forever chemicals' after Brunswick foam spill
BRUNSWICK (WGME) – Days after firefighting foam was released because of a malfunction at Brunswick Executive Airport, officials say the foam contains harmful “forever chemicals” and there are signs it escaped from the immediate spill site. Crews were down at a Retention Pond Friday, one of the...
Local Cub Scouts preparing for registration event at Windham Middle School
The Cub Scout experience in Windham is about children and families having fun times together and guiding boys in kindergarten to Grade 5 to become leaders and outstanding members of the community when they grow up. Windham's Cub Scout Pack 805 gathers before presenting the. colors at a Maine Mainers...
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