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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...
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If you are a parent, you know that summers are not cheap. Sure, you spend a lot less on gas shuttling your kids to all of their activities, but summer activities can get expensive. We've partnered with great local businesses to help! We have your chance to win a prize...
West Nile Virus detected in 6 wild birds in Maine
Six wild birds from multiple counties in Maine have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The state CDC says the mosquito-borne virus was found in five crows in Bangor, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Parsonsfield, and Sidney, as well as in a hawk in Yarmouth which were collected in the course of routine surveillance.
New agreement guarantees community college graduates admission to the University of Maine System
Maine community college graduates will be guaranteed admission to the University of Maine System, under a new transfer agreement announced Wednesday. Maine Community College System President David Daigler said the state's public colleges have long had hundreds of separate agreements making it possible for students to transfer to university programs after graduating from community college.
Should This Maine Railroad Corridor Be Converted to a Recreational Trail?
The MaineDOT is asking towns from Standish over to Fryeburg for their opinions on a proposed conversion of a 31-mile section of the inactive Mountain Division Rail Corridor, to an interim use, off-road, shared-use path. The 31-mile section of the Mountain Divisio targeted for conversion runs from Johnson Field in...
2 youth detention center escapees are captured in Maine, Massachusetts
Two juveniles who escaped from Maine’s youth detention center and fled in a stolen a car are in now police custody in Maine and Massachusetts, officials said Tuesday. One of the escapees was captured early Tuesday after crashing a stolen car in Georgetown, Massachusetts, and the other was located hours later by officers responding to a hit-and-run involving a stolen vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, officials said. Their identities were not released by Maine officials because of their age.
Maine man out on bail accused of trafficking meth and cocaine
SABATTUS (WGME) -- Authorities say a Maine man, who was out on bail for drug trafficking offenses, has been arrested again for trafficking meth and cocaine. The MDEA says 34-year-old David Strout of Sabattus was arrested on Wednesday and charged with unlawful aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs, (methamphetamine), unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs (cocaine), and violation of bail conditions.
2024 Alfond Fund Golf Classic Results
WATERVILLE, Maine -- The eighth annual Alfond Fund Golf Classic was held on Monday, July 29 at the Waterville Country Club. Team 'Skip Chapelle' won the 2024 Alfond Fund Golf Classic. Results for all 44 teams can be found below. Team Skip Chappelle. (Former Governor John Baldacci, Phil Morse, Skip...
And The Winner of Central Maine Idol Season 4 is….
Season 4 of Central Maine Idol has wrapped up in an electric fashion!. This past Friday, the competition ended at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell with an intense battle among the top three contestants: Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez, Jennifer Nittolo, and Bruce Wilson. And the grand winner is.... Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez. All...
Maine PUC declines to investigate Casco Bay Lines ferry rate increases
PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you're planning to head out to one of Casco Bay's islands, you may want to double check the ticket prices. Tuesday, the Public Utilities Commission declined to look further into new rates for the Casco Bay Lines ferries, essentially approving them. The rate change nearly doubles...
Maine police, FBI use surveillance to crack down on illegal marijuana grows
PORTLAND (WGME) – Police are cracking down on illegal marijuana grows around Maine. One of the latest grows was just 950 feet from a middle school in Mexico and directly across the street from a daycare. Police and the FBI used a tracking device on a minivan and a...
Aroostook-born hiker sets time on international trail in Maine
An Aroostook County native is working to put Maine’s portion of the International Appalachian Trail in more people’s sights. Robert Greenier was born in Fort Kent and lived near Presque Isle as a child. Now a Colorado resident, he hiked all 138 miles of the Maine leg in just under 67 hours, finishing in the wee hours of July 21 in Fort Fairfield.
2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Named NEMPA Best Premium Full-size SUV for Second Year
•New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) names 2024 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Best Premium Full-size SUV two years running. •Built on a solid foundation of premium American craftsmanship, the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer perfectly blends superior comfort, exceptional luxury and advanced technology with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability. •NEMPA jurors cover...