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Get Ready For a Hefty Spike in Your Maine CMP Bill This Month
Starting this month, we’re going to see another increase on another bill that we don’t want but it’s going to happen anyway. Here's the scoop. Beloved customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) will see an average increase of $15.56 per month on our bills, according to Central Maine, which is a 12.6% rise.
Maine groups receive funds to clean up mercury contamination in the Penobscot River
More than a dozen environmental improvement projects are now being funded through a settlement to clean up mercury contamination in the Penobscot River. In addition to remediation, the 2022 agreement also requires Mallinckrodt US LLC, the former owner of the closed HoltraChem facility, to pay $20 million for various projects, including land conservation, a recreational boat launch facility in Orrington, and a fishway at the Frankfort Dam.
Exhibit dedicated to Frances Perkins, first ever female Cabinet member, opens for season
NEWCASTLE, Maine (WGME) -- Frances Perkins, the first woman to ever hold a U.S. Cabinet position, now has an exhibit dedicated to her life and work which is now open for the season in Newcastle. Through her involvement in the New Deal, Perkins was one of the driving forces behind...
2nd annual Maine Artist Film Series in July and August
The Waldo Theatre will host the first of three films about masterful Maine Artists. Beginning on Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. with “Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye,” the film series highlights the work of painters Jamie Wyeth and Carlo Pittore (July 25) and photographer Cig Harvey and artist/filmmaker Ian Cheney (Aug. 8). Each film showing will include a post-screening Q&A with either the filmmaker, the artist or both.
Following Thomaston 2024 parade to lunch
Though hundreds of parade spectators left Main Street immediately following the Thomaston Fourth of July Parade, hundreds of others continued the festive atmosphere behind the Business Block. Red, white, and blue outfits co-mingled with denim cutoffs, hats, and sunglasses as the hungrier among them searched for a holiday treat.
Low utility line limits access to driveways in Saco neighborhood, I-Team helps get answers
SACO, Maine (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is getting results for a neighborhood in Saco that's been dealing with sagging utility lines impacting access to driveways. The lines, which measure less than than 10 feet off the ground, have left delivery trucks and emergency vehicles unable to go underneath. "As...
Mills reaffirms support for Biden, asks him to reassure Mainers
Maine Gov. Janet Mills joined other Democratic governors in a conversation with President Joe Biden on Wednesday night as part of a White House effort to shore up support for Biden after his widely critiqued performance in the first presidential debate. Mills wrote in a statement to Maine Morning Star that the debate was difficult […] The post Mills reaffirms support for Biden, asks him to reassure Mainers appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
MEET OUR RESIDENT SEAGULL “SMUGS”
727 Ocean Sunset now has a resident mascot named “Smugs”! You can see him around the property at any given time of the day. He particularly likes black raspberries that can be found in one of Roxxie’s Raspberry Margarita’s! Enjoy a cocktail out on the deck but watch out for Smugs! www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
SNL Alum To Perform Night Of Improv In Rockland
If you watched Saturday Night Live between the years of 1999 and 2006, chances are you witnessed one of the eclectic characters Massachusetts born comedian Rachel Dratch created for the show. Known for her work as "Debbie Downer", "Sheldon" and on of the hot tub "Lovahs", Dratch, who is both...
Several children rescued from rip current in Old Orchard Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) -- Several children were rescued from rip currents in Old Orchard Beach Friday evening. Firefighters say rip currents are rampant right now. The fire department says lifeguards sprang into action and rescued four children. Fire and EMS were called, but the lifeguards were able to get...
Deputies Trying to Identify Burglary Suspects in Mars Hill, Maine
The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify people in surveillance photos after multiple burglaries in Mars Hill. Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Looking to ID Suspects. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to call 1-800-432-7842 if you have any information about the “alleged perpetrators.”. Report...
Skeletal remains found in Gorham identified
GORHAM (WGME) -- The skeletal remains found by utility workers in Gorham last month have been identified. According to the Press Herald, the remains were identified on Tuesday as those of 45-year-old Michael Phillips-Townsend of Westbrook. Phillips-Townsend was reported missing in 2019, according to the Press Herald. The cause of...
Police searching for armed and dangerous man after shelter-in-place order in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Police say they are searching for an armed and dangerous man who prompted a shelter-in-place order along Riverside Drive in Augusta on Friday night. Police say they are looking for 40-year-old Justin Larrabee. He is wanted for domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, aggravated criminal mischief, obstructing the report of a crime, violation of conditions of release, and operating a motor vehicle while license is currently suspended.
Two from New England match cubing world record
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Rubik Day is right around the corner. One Mainer is already celebrating thanks to a recent world record. We first told you about Aedan Bryant’s cubing prowess in April. At the time, the UMaine student and Orono resident ranked first in the state in 11...
Toddler Suffers Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
On Tuesday, July 2, the Sanford Police Department received a call for the sound of a gunshot at 13 Shaw Rd. SPD officers and Sanford EMS responded and found a three-year-old boy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his left hand. The child was accompanied by his father. The boy was transported to Maine Medical Center where he is being treated for his injury. The pistol was recovered inside the residence. SPD’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. This case is still in the early stages of the investigation and the public is not at any risk.
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