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Operation Dry Water: Sober boating campaign launches over busy holiday
STANDISH, Maine — Many folks are taking to the water to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Extra law enforcement is out in force to make sure boaters across Maine are celebrating safely. As part of Operation Dry Water, officers are on the lookout for boaters who may be...
Amtrak Downeaster Upgrades for Safer, Faster Rides in Maine
Amtrak's Media Center is teaming up with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) to roll out some serious upgrades along the tracks from Haverhill, Massachusetts, to Brunswick, Maine. They're dropping over $50 million to install Positive Train Control (PTC), a high-tech system that'll automatically keep trains in check and make trips faster and safer. If you ask me, those are the two best upgrades they could possibly have.
Martha Stewart Fires Back at ‘Harsh Judgment’ of Maine Summer House Decor: ‘A Beautiful Livable Space’
Martha Stewart is defending the transformation of the living room in her Maine vacation home after receiving “harsh” criticism from social media followers. “I rarely read all the comments that come in after I post, but because I was so happy at the transformation of my Maine living room, I did go through many of […]
Man Sentenced to 2 Years after Injuring Four Maine State Troopers
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison for crashing into four Maine State Police Troopers in Hollis. The incident happened in August 2023 when Tyler Croston was operating under the influence and hit the officers in a driveway on Route 202. Pleaded Guilty to Aggravated Assault. Croston...
5 Walgreens Locations in Maine on National Closing List
The largest pharmacy chain in America is headed for some tough times. Walgreens announced last week that they would be spending the rest of 2024 "resetting" their business strategy in hopes of being more profitable in the next few years. According to CNN, part of that resetting includes closing more than 100 underperforming locations in 2024, with more likely to follow in 2025.
Maine TikTok Mom Defends Women ‘Obsessed’ With Taylor Swift
A woman on TikTok made the claim that moms who like Taylor Swift are major "ick" TikTok has made stars out of everyday ordinary people, just posting fun clips, and one woman from the Bath area has gained quite a bit of popularity for her creative videos and opinions. Meredith...
Watch Patrick Dempsey Surprise the Staff at Maine Medical Center
Patrick Dempsey may have become the star of Grey's Anatomy, not to mention movies like Made of Honour, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Bridget Jones Baby, Disenchanted, and Can't Buy Me Love. I remember seeing that movie at the Auburn Mall's tiny twin movie theater, not even realizing the 21-year-old guy in it was born one town over in Lewiston.
Maine Should Be Aware of This New ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Our Pine Tree State is no stranger to scams, and this one has state police warning residents to stay alert. Scams, unfortunately, are always going to be around, preying on vulnerable people. There are always those who seek to take advantage of others for monetary gain. Scam artists are getting increasingly creative, and their schemes are becoming more advanced.
Legendary Maine Beer Company Had a Cameo on Ryan Reynolds’ Popular TV Show, ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
Sometimes, you never know what you might catch while watching a television show or movie. A perfect example of this happened to me while watching the popular reality show, Welcome to Wrexham. The show follows a professional football (or soccer) team in the Welsh town of Wrexham. The team's current...
Search for missing 13 year old girl continues
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- A search for a missing girl continues, with 13 year old Gabrielle Critchley being possibly spotted last in Auburn and Old Orchard Beach. The South Portland Police Department says Critchley, a Black female, can be identified by her red and pink hair, and her braces.
Scarborough, Maine, Restaurant Closes Permanently Months After Opening
For those that drive down Payne Road in Scarborough towards the Maine Mall, it's one of the most recognizable shops along the strip, standing out amongst big box stores and sprawling hotels. That would be Fresco Del Forno (formerly Pizza Plus), an Italian eatery that featured everything from pizza to...
Fort Kent man charged with thefts from UMFK campus
FORT KENT, Maine —Police arrested a 20-year-old Fort Kent man on charges related to the theft of a vehicle and several tools at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, according to Fort Kent Police Chief Michael DeLena. Preston Soucy was arrested on July 1, police said. Police received...
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