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Meetings will be held this week to discuss new LPOE projects in Fort Fairfield and Limestone
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - Two new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) projects are in the works in Aroostook County - in Limestone and in Fort Fairfield. The projects will bring a new land port complex to supplement the already existing ports of entry. Two meetings are being held this week to gather information from the community and identify shared goals between the federal government and local towns.
Major Changes Coming to New Balance’s Operations in Central Maine
Not only is New Balance one of the most recognizable footwear brands in the country, the company is also one of the largest employers in Central Maine. Now, big changes could be coming to the company's Central Maine operations. New Balance in Skowhegan, Maine. In December of 2022, it was...
Americans can claim up to $8,500 from $825k data breach settlement – you need to sign up by next month to see the money
PAYOUTS of up to $8,500 are available to Americans hit by Carvin Software’s data breach. But, you’ll need to act soon to lodge a claim, as there’s a time limit on the suggested payout – part of a $825,000 compensation package. A settlement has now been reached in a lawsuit that was filed in the […]
Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician school set to take off
The University of Maine at Augusta is launching the state’s first aviation maintenance technician (AMT) school. Until now, Maine has been one of only three states without a program, with aviation employers saying they’ve had to rely on recruiting skilled workers from out of state, university officials said.
RFK Jr. submits signatures, setting up potential ranked-choice race in Maine
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he has turned in the necessary signatures to be on the November ballot in Maine as a presidential candidate. The Kennedy campaign said it turned in signatures from just under 5,000 voters Monday, according to a news release. Maine law requires at least 4,000 signatures from voters, but […]
New service coming to Bangor aims to make area safer
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There is a new service coming to Bangor, in hopes to make the area a safer place. Betsy Lundy is the executive director of the Downtown Bangor Partnership and says they’ve been working to get a new service for the city for a long time to help address several issues.
'Absolutely terrified:' Portland residents concerned with lack of answers after shooting
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The crime scene has been cleared from Tuesday night's shooting in Portland, but plenty of unanswered questions remain. It happened on Forest Avenue at Morrills Corner. Police say four people were shot and rushed to the hospital. Portland police won't say if they have any suspects, or...
Rockland bank officials say branch closed Wednesday after robbery
ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Savings Bank officials say their Rockland branch on Camden Street was robbed. They said in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon that everyone is safe and law enforcement is involved. They say they will be closed for the remainder of the day and ask customers to...
Fishermen protest ongoing closure of Northern Edge
Fisheries regulators voted this month to “discontinue” development of a plan to reopen the Northern Edge of Georges Bank — a lucrative scallop ground that has long been closed to commercial fishing. In April, the New England Fishery Management Council agreed to consider requests to reopen the...
1st Bailey Island Fishing Tournament since 2019 an ‘awesome start’
A crowd gathered around the wharf on Garrison Cove at 10 a.m. on July 22 to see a 94-inch, 386.5-pound tuna being hoisted and weighed. The tuna was the first to be caught in this year’s Bailey Island Fishing Tournament, which returned after a five-year hiatus. The crew of...
Bangor ME’s Forecast for August Shows More Rain and Less Heat
Maine weather is so weird. Although, it's gotta be strange to live in a place like Southern California, where basically the weather never changes. So much so, people there often freak out about rain, the way we freak over snow. They legit have to fear the roads becoming slippery from the rain making oil slicks on the road form the lack of rain, but high traffic volume.
Portland drug dealer sentenced to 7 years in prison
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Portland man will spend seven years behind bars after he was caught on camera selling meth and fentanyl in two separate instances. A judge sentenced 39-year-old Tyler Campbell on Tuesday to seven years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. He was also ordered to forfeit $2,189 in drug proceeds found in his possession at the time of his arrest.
Kristy Richards named new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School
SANFORD, Maine — Kristy Richards has been named the new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Sanford. Richards is no stranger to Sanford. She graduated from Sanford High School and has served the Sanford School Department in various positions. Richards will succeed Trish Leet, who retired at the end of the...
Acadia Federal Credit Union CEO plans to step down next year
After two decades as president and CEO of Fort Kent-based Acadia Federal Credit Union, David Desjardins will retire on July 1, 2025. Joey Cannan, the current executive vice president who joined the organization in 2021, will succeed Desjardins next year, the credit union said. Cannan will bring more than 25...
Jimmy Fallon Visits Bar Harbor For Some Lobster
The host of The Tonight Show took Downeast Maine by storm, over the weekend!. It's not unusual to have the occasional celebrity sighting around these parts, especially during the summer months, because if you think about it, Maine is the perfect getaway, right?. Imagine if you were just hanging out...
Losing Sight of Essential Air Service
Since its 1978 inception, the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program has been vital in connecting small — often rural — communities to the broader air transportation network. The taxpayer-funded program is designed to subsidize routes between these small communities and major hubs that would otherwise not be commercially viable for airlines to serve.
Berwick plan to build new water treatment facility on hold due to $5 million price tag
BERWICK (WGME) – Elevated and unsafe manganese levels have been a recurring problem in Berwick's water system. The town has spent some bond money to upgrade the water treatment plant. Berwick is one of the few towns in Maine that gets its water from a river. But when the...
Bush Family Classic sets fundraising record for Gary’s House
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Northern Light Mercy Hospital announced that the Bush Family Classic raised a record-breaking $440,000 for Gary’s House, a program providing free accommodations for families of patients receiving medical care in greater Portland. The annual event, held in June at the Nonantum Resort and Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, is the largest fundraiser for Gary’s House. ...
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