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Update: Augusta PD Search For Gardiner Man
"The Augusta Police Department is no longer looking to make contact with Spaulding. Everyone is safe and accounted for, thank you for your help and information in this matter." Chief Kevin Lully of the Augusta Police Department says the incident started at 6 PM on Wednesday. He said officers were...
Rockport hospital participating in Lyme disease vaccine trial
ROCKPORT, Maine (WABI) - It’s been more than 20 years since a vaccine for Lyme disease was available for humans. That may change in the coming years, and some Mainers are playing a role. Pen Bay Medical Center is taking part in a clinical trial for a Lyme disease...
New England sees uneven rise in extreme heat for fall sports, Portland among the highest
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The start of the new school year is just around the corner, which includes fall sports practices and games. 242 United States locations were analyzed in a study from Climate Central. Climate Central found that over 200 United States locations saw 15 more extremely hot days since...
'Pay attention': Box truck's roof sheared off by Westbrook bridge
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- The roof of a box truck was ripped off after a driver tried to pass underneath the Brown Street Bridge in Westbrook on Thursday. A Ryder box truck tried to pass underneath the Brown Street Bridge around 9:30 a.m. Police say no one was hurt. Crews are...
With high-tech tank, Brunswick rocket maker bluShift takes next step to space flight
The Brunswick aerospace startup bluShift is one step closer to space flight, with the installation of a 30-foot-tall oxidizer tank at its headquarters at Brunswick Landing. BluShift is the first company in the world to build a rocket engine that runs entirely on a nontoxic, bio-derived solid fuel. With the oxidizer tank, the company will be able to keep the engine fired up.
Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk needs pet food donations
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- One thing the Animal Welfare Society (AWS) in Kennebunk really needs is food. That goes for cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens. AWS likes to go with Purina One. It's what they feed most of the animals and they like to keep their diets consistent. But they also...
Discussing the New Port of Entries in the County
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - Planning has started for a new port of entry in Fort Fairfield. Officials are holding a couple of meetings this week to hear community concerns and answer community questions. Tuesday night’s meeting in Fort Fairfield was one of two meetings being held this week. The...
Portland Sea Dogs stand 'Lewiston Strong' with special night at Hadlock Field
PORTLAND (WGME) – The Portland Sea Dogs honored the victims and survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting during Maine Strong night at Hadlock Field. Wednesday’s game was all about Lewiston and Auburn, honoring and celebrating the community. And the night was complete with a very memorable first pitch.
Soar with Family Fun at the the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
Get ready for the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival at Simard Payne Park, Lewiston, August 16-18. After much confusion and discussion about the annual Great Falls Balloon Festival being put on hiatus this summer, the Twin Cities will still be planning an unforgettable weekend of soaring excitement and family fun. • Balloon...
Tracking the remainder of storms this evening
PORTLAND, Maine — A Flood Watch is currently in effect for areas of New Hampshire until midnight due to rounds of downpours and storms. Residents should be cautious, as heavy rain could lead to localized flooding. Anyone within or near the flood watch zone is also at risk for thunderstorms capable of producing hefty rain amounts. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, with strong winds being the primary severe threat, avoid driving through flooded areas.
Benchmark at Rye raises over $1,500 for Alzheimer’s, York Hospital receives awards: Seacoast health news
Benchmark at Rye raises over $1,500 for Alzheimer’s RYE — On July 24, Benchmark at Rye, a Mind & Memory Care community held a silent auction, Cookout for a Cause, to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Seacoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk raises funds for Alzheimer’s research, reduction, early detection, quality...
Thornton Academy names new director of student support
Melissa Camire has joined Thornton Academy in Saco as the school’s director of student support. In this role, Camire oversees special education programs that support students with a disability to ensure their academic success, according to a press release from the school. Camire previously worked at Child Development Services,...
Pan Storm concert in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is delighted to announce a concert of Panstorm at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the pavilion at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street. Panstorm is a community steel band based in Bangor. They played to a...
Trenton Acadians Stay Alive Handing Quirk Motor City Their 1st Loss 9-6 [PHOTOS]
The Trenton Acadians stayed alive in the Maine State Senior Legion Tournament handing Quirk Motor City their 1st loss, 9-6 on Tuesday night, July 30th at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. Quirk Motor City led 5-4 at the end of the 3rd inning before the Acadians exploded for 4 runs in...
AYCC holds first summer camp games
The Inaugural Summer Camp Olympics 2024 event held , Friday, July 26, was fantastic, according to Ken Walsh, chief executive officer, at the Alfond Youth and Community Center, in Waterville. Ken brought this idea to staff in the early summer planning stages after participating in a similar event nearly 30 years ago.
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