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Former Maine official pleads not guilty to stalking, invasion of computer privacy charges
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A former Kennebec County official has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of stalking and invading computer privacy. According to the Kennebec Journal, 50-year-old Arthur True of Albion, who is the former director of the Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency, was charged with aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy and stalking.
Acadia FCU announces retirement of President/CEO Desjardins
Acadia Federal Credit Union announces the July 1, 2025 retirement of President/CEO David Desjardins, after what will be over 30 years of dedicated service. Desjardins has been instrumental in transforming the credit union from a single-branch institution into a thriving organization with eight, soon-to-be nine, branch locations. Desjardins began his...
Supporting tomorrow’s healers: York Hospital scholarships recipients announced
YORK, Maine — The Friends of York Hospital Scholarship Committee recently announced that three local students in the Class of 2024 were selected to receive scholarships to support their pursuit of careers in health care. These scholarships are open to students who graduate from southern Maine and Seacoast area high schools and intend to pursue a career in health care. The Friends of York Hospital volunteer organization has provided financial aid to area students since 1962. This year,...
Maine community college grads now guaranteed admission at state universities
Maine Community College students are now guaranteed admission to at least one of the state’s public universities after they finish their associate degree. In a new partnership announced Wednesday by the Maine Community College and University of Maine systems, Maine’s community colleges will proactively notify their students about transfer opportunities to public universities after they […]
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.
Augusta police locate man
AUGUSTA (WGME) - The Augusta Police Department says it is searching for a man who threatened to harm himself Wednesday night. Police say 47-year-old Jason W. Spaulding ran away and threatened to harm himself on Swan Street around 6 p.m. Officers say Spaulding reportedly had a gun, but didn't threaten...
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...
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...
Luxury Yacht “Kisses” Returns to Bar Harbor for 4th Year in a Row
For the 4th year in a row, the luxury yacht "Kisses" has returned to Bar Harbor. Norman Braman was the owner of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, before selling the team to Jeffrey Lurie who bought the team in 1994 for $195 million. Braman's yacht "Kisses" was in Bar Harbor in August of 2021 and late July - early August 2022 and in 2023. She was tied up at the Bar Harbor pier on Monday and Tuesday, July 29th and 30th, 2024.
Jail should be at former Loring AFB
The only place to put the new County jail is Loring. Plenty of room for whatever services are to be offered. Also room for inmates to do plenty of outside activities and maybe work at the new potato chip factory or other businesses locating there. Also inmates are away from the general population.
New Balance closing Norridgewock factory, moving operations to Skowhegan
NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (WABI) - New Balance is closing up shop at its Norridgewock factory and moving those operations to Skowhegan. The newly-expanded factory in Skowhegan doubled in size over the last year thanks to a $65 million investment. The company says between the 260 associates currently employed in Skowhegan and...