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Motorcyclist dies after Casco crash
The crash happened Monday afternoon on Meadow Road.
Vehicle on side causes brief detour of south Main Street traffic
ROCKLAND — Rockland’s Main Street, at the intersection of Pleasant Street, was closed to traffic for approximately 30 minutes July 2 after a vehicle landed on its side in the middle of the roadway. No injuries were reported, but the driver was arrested for OUI, according to Police...
Westbrook man to serve 2 years in prison for crashing car into 4 Maine State Troopers
HOLLIS (WGME) -- A Westbrook man will spend two years in prison for crashing his car into four Maine State Troopers last August in Hollis. The four troopers were in a driveway off Route 202, conducting an investigation, when they were hit. Under the plea agreement, Tyler Croston pleaded guilty...
'We miss you': Family continues search for Parsonsfield teen last seen six weeks ago
PARSONSFIELD, Maine — Darlene Townsend said she stays up at night thinking about how her granddaughter, Kiley, may have changed since the last time she saw her. "That's the color she left with," Townsend said, pointing to a photo of Kiley with black hair. Townsend believes her granddaughter may...
Presque Isle Hands Out Emergency Weather Kits
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The city of Presque Isle has constructed emergency weather kits that are available for residents at city hall. The city has several of these kits available and is giving them away on a first come first served basis. Aroostook County experiences extreme weather regularly and the city of Presque Isle has made emergency weather kits available to help residents cope with extreme weather situations. One reason Presque Isle has decided to distribute these kits is to inform residents about file of life forms. Which are used to relay your medical information to first responders.
Apple pie baking contest kicks off Limestone’s Fourth of July events
LIMESTONE, Maine (WAGM) - More than half a dozen competitors came out to have their pies judged at the Limestone apple pie contest this year. All of the pies in the competition had to be made from scratch. The contest is in its thirteenth year running, and the pies were judged in three divisions- men, women, and youth.
South Portland leaders deny proposal to turn school building into transitional housing
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The South Portland city council effectively rejected a proposal to turn the old Mahoney Middle School building into transitional housing for asylum seekers. The school has been vacant for more than a year, since students moved out last June. Since it's closed, the city has been debating a permanent use for the building.
After more than a month, Chase the lost stuffed pup is still protecting a Maine airport
BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) - People lose things every day, but not many of those lost items get a new career. A stuffed dog toy was found at the Bangor International Airport on May 29. The airport lost and found team started trying to track down the owner of Chase from “Paw Patrol,” including posting on social media, but as of June 28, the owner still had not been found.
Cape Elizabeth farms shut down strawberry fields due to fruit fly infestation
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) – It’s strawberry season in Maine, a time when the fields in Cape Elizabeth would normally be full of people out picking berries, but picking came to an abrupt end on Friday. Two farms in Cape Elizabeth had to shut down their strawberry fields after...
Red Snappers cage Fisher Cats
Portland, Maine - The Maine Red Snappers (4-2, 40-35) defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (2-4, 32-41) 4-3 in the series opener in front of 7,368 fans for the eighth sellout of the season. Tyler Miller extended a 10-game hit streak going 1-3 while Eddinson Paulino went 2-4 on the...
Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association news
GUILFORD — Twelve members and one guest met at the Piscataquis Country Club clubhouse in Guilford for the monthly meeting of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association. Gilbert Reynolds’ daughter Jane came with her dad as she is on summer break from her teaching responsibilities. The secretary’s report was...
Supreme Court ruling on homeless camps validates 'responsibility to act,' Portland mayor says
PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. Supreme Court voted last week to uphold city ordinances in Grants Pass, Oregon, that ban people from sleeping or camping in public spaces. The controversial decision affords communities across the country the power to ban people from sleeping or camping in public spaces. The ruling also allows municipalities to decide what penalties or consequences can be inflicted on people who do not follow city ordinances that prohibit the misuse of public spaces.
Saco breaks ground on project to protect city's wastewater treatment system
SACO (WGME) -- The city of Saco broke ground on a project designed to better protect the city's wastewater system Monday. The city says the current treatment plant is just feet away from the Saco River. It's been negatively affected by flooding, sea level rise and weather events. In 2021,...
Inaugural Celebration 300 to be held at Oxford Plains Speedway
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The first ever Celebration 300 will run Wednesday night at Oxford Plains Speedway, with a first-place prize of $40,000. There will be more than 30 drivers competing, including stars Kyle Busch and Daniel Hemric. Both have raced at Oxford before in the 250, with Busch winning it...
Fourth of July weather report for Maine
MAINE, USA — After a rainy stretch during Fourth of July last year that forced several communities to reschedule or even cancel firework displays, this year we are in a really great spot for a stellar holiday week and weekend. Here's an in-depth weather outlook for the holiday week...
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