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This Maine Caterpillar Will Make You Itch Like it’s Browntail Season
Back in the spring, the conversations about browntail moth caterpillars began. There were all sorts of predictions about how this season was going to fare, based on conditions over the winter, and that whole zombie virus thing. It seemed like the winter was setting us up for a big-time eradication of BTM caterpillars, but that didn't really come to fruition in the way we'd all hoped. I had the rash like three times this year.
Scattered rain to persist through midweek with rising humidity
Flash flood warnings are in effect in northern New Hampshire's Grafton County until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Flash flood warnings are also in place in northern Vermont's Essex County and Orleans County until 6:15, and in Caledonia County until 7:15. In Concord, Island Pond and Morgan, a flash flood warning has been issued until 6:45 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued in parts of Vermont Monday, but has since expired. Click here to see a full list of severe weather alerts.
Maine celebrates 35th Open Farm Day, highlighting agriculture's role in economy
GRAY (WGME) - On Sunday, folks got a taste of farm life for the 35th annual Maine Open Farm Day. Agriculture is one of the key components to the state's 100-billion-dollar economy and provides a half a million jobs, according to Maine.Gov. 18 acres of land and woods, dairy goats,...
Plant-based buildings are being reimagined in Maine
The walls of a straw house are under construction in a former boat shop at a Rockland industrial park. They aren’t the stacked bales of a hand-plastered homestead; they’re panels of compressed Maine plants industrially sealed in Maine wood. Croft, a young company that expanded here from a...
Are YOU the next member of the UMS Board of Trustees?
The UMS Board of Trustees (BOT) is seeking to fill two vacant seats that are reserved for students. The BOT (in consultation with the Chancellor) is the governing body of the University of Maine System (UMS). The BOT handles major decisions in financials (ex. tuition rates + budgets), academic affairs (ex. academic programs + tenure), policies and much more.
Man accused of crashing into multiple vehicles while under the influence in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) – Police say a Maine man was driving while under the influence when he crashed into multiple vehicles, including a Portland police cruiser. Police say 60-year-old William Dominguez of Portland was driving a silver van when an officer saw him crash into a parked car on Cumberland Avenue at Pearl Street then continue on and crash into another parked vehicle around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday.
Veteran tile dedication sees 21 more names added to the wall in 2024
ROCKLAND — “As long as we live, they too shall live,” said Dave Franclemont, in an opening prayer to the 2024 tile dedication ceremony at the Midcoast Maine Area Veterans Memorial. Several new tiles will be added this year to the memorial wall in the upper parking...
Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at General Dynamics BIW christening event
BATH, Maine (WMTW) - Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Saturday at a General Dynamics Bath Iron Works event. The event, which was a ceremony for BIW’s christening of the new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Patrick Gallagher, was met with roughly 75 people outside to protest the warship. At...
Ironman competition wraps up in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Ironman competition in Augusta wrapped up Sunday afternoon. The contest consisted of running, swimming, and biking, over the span of 70.3 miles. The organization posted the results on their website. The winner of the Men’s division was Trevor Foley who finished with a time of...
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway opens gates for Short Track Racing Appreciation Day
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The gates of the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough swung open again for the first time since 2021 for Short Track Racing Appreciation Day. Modern, vintage and oval track karting vehicles were included in Sunday's events. Visitors were able to meet former track champs, get a look at the historic grounds of the speedway and even enjoy food trucks.
Officials investigating fire in Hartland
HARTLAND, Maine (WABI) - Officials are investigating a fire at a home in Hartland on Monday. It happened this afternoon on Crosby Road. Fire officials say they can’t comment, but the State Fire Marshal’s Office has been notified. The landlord declined to go on camera but told TV5...
Save Lives by Golfing in Maine
Blackstream Custom Cycles and the Hermon Meadow Golf Club in Maine are hosting their 2nd annual charity golf tournament to benefit the Bangor Humane Society. Bangor Humane Society serves nearly 2,000 animals each year, making their care and comfort our priority until they are ready to find new homes of their own. For some, that may mean a short stay at the shelter and minimal interventions. For others, it may mean extraordinary medical or behavioral care and longer stays. No matter the circumstances, we are committed to stewarding each and every furry friend to their fur-ever home.
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...
Cool, cloudy start to the week gives way to more warmth and humidity for Maine
PORTLAND (WGME)--- The work week starts out cool and cloudy in Maine with the chance for some rain. Chances for showers and storms remain in the forecast for much of the week as temperatures climb. Monday will be cool and cloudy. Highs will be mostly in the low 70s with...