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Parent groups in Southern Maine tackle excessive screen time in kids
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Groups of parents in Southern Maine are working to get kids unglued from their phones and devices. Hundreds of parents from nine different school districts are now part of a new group called "Turn the Tides." "Area towns who are working together to try and change...
New UNH poll highlights Mainers’ views on Senate race, housing, popular vote and more
Independent Angus King is favored in his reelection bid for his U.S. Senate seat among the three candidates in that race, a new poll finds. While he doesn’t currently have a majority of likely voters in Maine, 43% said they would vote for King “if the election were held today,” according to The Pine Tree […]
Beloved Central Maine Bar Owner, Known for Kindness, Passes Away Suddenly
The last year has been tough for the Lebel family. As many people know, in October 2023, the family's business, Schemengees Bar & Grille, was one of the sites of the worst mass shooting in Maine history. Ten of the eighteen people who were killed that night were customers of Schemengees.
Districts still working to fill open positions with new school year fast approaching
MAINE, USA — The new school year is an exciting time for kids and teachers alike as it's the start of a new chapter. For many school administrators, it's also a new chapter plagued with reoccurring struggles. Three superintendents in southern Maine said they still have vacancies for special...
Celebrities Already Lining Up for 2025 Maine Golf Benefit
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds recently hit the links in Maine for one heck of a benefit tournament. After a successful first year, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment once again hosted Drive Fore Kids, a celebrity golf tournament that benefits local charities. The tournament was held at the Falmouth Country Club, just a short drive from Portland.
Riding for Hope: Maine’s 8th Annual ‘Ride for Suicide’ to Save Lives
Nick Danforth of Lewiston founded the Pain To Power Suicide Awareness nonprofit to raise awareness about the heartbreaking reality that affects so many lives. This Saturday, August 26, the LA Harley on Main street in Lewiston will host the 8th Annual Ride for Suicide. This event is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.
HUD announces $3.7M for housing modifications so seniors can 'age in place' in their homes
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $3.7 million to two non-profit organizations and a local housing authority to help low income seniors stay in their homes by making modifications, HUD annou
Why Kennebunk's Summer Street will not close for Halloween
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Halloween is just a couple of months away, but there will be a change for one of the most popular trick-or-treating places in Maine. The town of Kennebunk announced Thursday that Summer Street will not close to vehicle traffic on Halloween this year. The event has never been an official town or Chamber of Commerce event.
Literacy volunteers needed in Midcoast area
Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this fall: one for volunteers who want to work with kids, and one for volunteer English language tutors for adults. Midcoast Literacy serves individuals in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and northern Cumberland counties, and is seeking volunteers who come from any of these communities. Demand for one-on-one tutoring is very high, especially for children who are struggling to read at grade level, so the need for new volunteers to come forward this fall is significant.
Windham police search for suspect in fiery Saturday morning hit and run
WINDHAM (WGME) - Police are looking for a driver involved in a hit and run crash in Windham on Saturday morning. Windham police say a car struck another car head-on after crossing the center line on Tandberg Trail. The SUV then struck a parked car and caught on fire. The...
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