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Tuffy Bear Discount Furniture going out of business after 45 years
Maine’s destination furniture retailer to close permanently with owner’s retirement GLENBURN — Tuffy Bear Discount Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer in business for nearly a half-century, will close […]
Moderate House Dem: ‘Donald Trump is going to win. And I’m OK with that’
Rep. Jared Golden (Maine), a moderate Democrat, published an op-ed Tuesday arguing former President Trump is going to win the election, and he’s “OK with that.” Golden, who has held his seat in the House since 2019, wrote a piece published in the Bangor Daily News headlined, “Donald Trump is going to win the election…
Boothbay Harbor Police make 4 arrests
Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests between May 30 and June 30. On June 7, Deakon Wilson-Harrington, 21, of Edgecomb was arrested by Officer Zachary Barry for operating under the influence. On June 18, Charity Chubbuck, 51, of Nobleboro was arrested by Officer Makenzi Strout for operating under the influence with two priors. On June 23, Laura Hughes, 58, of Southport was arrested by Barry for operating under the influence. On June 27, Michael Cusumano, 43, Boothbay Harbor was arrested by Barry for domestic violence assault.
South Thomaston woman accused of assaulting two residents after breaking into apartment
ROCKLAND — A South Thomaston woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting two people after entering their residence. Kristina Larrondo, 32, was arrested June 27 by Rockland Police and charged with burglary, aggravated assault, aggravated criminal trespass, domestic violence assault and criminal assault. Larrondo made her initial court appearance in...
Officials investigating early morning blaze at Eddington restaurant
EDDINGTON, Maine (WABI) - The State Fire Marshal’s Office is trying to figure out what caused a fire at a restaurant in Eddington. Firefighters were called to Heritage on the 9 Restaurant and Tavern just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. When crews arrived, they say about half of the building...
Portland credit union will expand to Lewiston with construction of new branch
Portland-based cPort Credit Union plans to open a branch in Lewiston next summer, occupying a new building to be constructed on the site of a former Dunkin' Donuts. “We have been looking at the area for some time and thought this was the perfect location for us,” Gene Ardito, cPort’s president and CEO, told Mainebiz.
Veteran bikers escort Vietnam memorial
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A group of veteran bikers gathered in Waterville this morning to help escort a moving tribute to Vietnam veterans. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is on its way to Guilford. A group of more than one hundred bikers led by police and the wall itself is...
30-Year-Old Man Injured after Crash with Tractor-Trailer in Maine
A 30-year-old man was injured Monday after a crash with a tractor-trailer in Gray. Man Injured after Two-Vehicle Crash with Tractor-Trailer. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said Ryan Carr from Raymond ran a stop sign at the intersection of Lewiston Road and Mayall Road around 11:59 pm. Car “T-boned”...
Local food truck giving back before closing their doors
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A Waterville food truck is closing for the season, but not before they can give back to the community. Due to family issues, Kone Zone will close for the year on Friday. On that last day, they have decided to give their entire profit to the...
York’s Town Hall reopens after renovation, expansion: 'It's been a long time coming'
YORK, Maine — The town's municipal offices reopened at the historic Town Hall last week after a year of renovations, including an 8,000-square-foot expansion. Town staff have worked at a temporary office space at 4 Market Place since February 2023, after which construction began on the new-look historic Town Hall at 186 York Street. They moved back in last week to enjoy climate control offices and practically twice the space they had when they left.
Authorities seeks help after vandals damage boat launch in Acton
ACTON (WGME) -- The York County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help identifying the suspects who damaged a state boat launch in Acton on Monday night. Authorities say the suspect(s) tore up the gravel parking lot and ran into the stop sign at the top of the Square Pond state boat launch.
Who is responsible for cleaning up hypodermic needles in Portland?
No matter where you find them, used syringes can be dangerous to people and pets, posing a threat for injury or infections. While there are nearly 50 collection sites for used needles in the city of Portland, they're not always disposed of properly. Stacey asked the CBS13 I-Team:. “With the...
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