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Dozens of local farms open their barns and fields for Maine Open Farm Day
LIMINGTON, Maine — Today, dozens of local farms are opening their fields and barns for Maine Open Farm Day. The 35th annual event is organized by Real Maine, a program run by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It gives Mainers the opportunity to see animals, experience life on the farm, and learn about where our food comes from.
Wireless Zone stores across the state hold backpack giveaway
BANGOR -- The return to class is right around the corner for many Maine kids, but some retailers are helping take care of their back-to-school needs before they hit the books this fall. On Sunday, Wireless Zone stores across the state hosted an annual backpack giveaway. In Bangor, community members...
A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Witches Ball is Happening in West Paris, Maine, This October
When most people think Halloween and movies, they typically think scary. But not all of the Halloween classics over the years are filled with gore. In fact, one of the most popular Halloween cult-classics of al-time is the movie Hocus Pocus. The movie takes place in New England and follows...
1 person dead, 3 hurt after Searsmont crash
SEARSMONT, Maine — One person is dead, and three others are hurt after a crash in Searsmont. The Waldo County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday on Appleton Ridge Road. Police say a 2007 Nissan Versa went off the side of the road...
Police identify 1 of 2 teens suspected in South Portland carjacking
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- Police say they are still searching for two teenagers who escaped from escaped Long Creek Youth Development Center and carjacked a woman in South Portland. Police have now identified one of the suspects. Police say a woman was forcibly removed from her vehicle by 18-year-old Davyn...
Caribou festival celebrates children with parade and activities
CARIBOU, Maine – Families flocked to Caribou last week for the annual Caribou Cares About Kids festivities. The four days of events featured live entertainment, sports tournaments and a variety of family-themed activities. Rain moved Thursday’s kickoff concert and most craft vendors inside Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center, but...
Westbrook man pleads guilty to South Portland bank robbery
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Westbrook man has pleaded guilty after threatening to detonate a car bomb during a bank robbery in South Portland. According to court records, 41-year-old Jason Arsenault pulled up to the drive through window of the Key Bank on Gorham Road in South Portland on January 26 wearing a black winter hat, sunglasses, and a black mask covering his face.
Man dies following York’s of Houlton crash
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A man is dead following a crash at York’s of Houlton last week. Duard S. Nunnally, aged 53, passed away at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center on Sunday, July 28, 2024, according to the Houlton Police Department. They say his cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner’s office.
Waterville man accused of fleeing scene after clipping another vehicle, crashing in ditch
GRAY (WGME) -- Maine State Police say a Waterville man fled the scene after clipping another vehicle on the turnpike south of the New Gloucester tolls and crashing his truck into a ditch on Monday. Police say 39-year-old Robert Padilla was driving at around 1:24 p.m. in a Ford-150 when...
National Report Claims Maine Is One of the Best States for Healthcare
It turns out Maine's a darn good place to live (or visit) when feeling under the weather or bruised and battered. WalletHub.com, a personal finance website, recently published a report listing the best and worst states for healthcare. The Pine Tree State found itself near the top of the list.
Critics, studies cast doubt on Maine’s claims of climate benefits from highway expansion
Climate and clean transportation advocates are calling into question a claim by Maine officials that a new toll road proposed outside Portland will reduce carbon emissions by alleviating gridlock. It’s a common argument made in favor of highway expansions nationwide, said Benito Pérez, the policy director of the nonprofit Transportation...
We Tested the New ‘Acadia Nat’l Park’ App Created by a Mainer
Tom Tash, a web developer and owner of Acadia East Campground in Gouldsboro, ME has created an app for all Acadia National Park explorers. There are a few app options when it comes to national parks, hiking trails, and even specific to Acadia National Park, but when we heard that this particular one was created by an actual Mainer, we had to test it out.
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Coastal Maine on alert with dangerous rip currents expected on Monday
Dangerous rip currents are expected at Maine beaches on Monday. The National Weather Service says a high rip current risk is effective from 8 a.m. Monday until Monday evening. The rip current warning has been issued for coastal York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and Knox counties. You may be wondering what...