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Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
Maine delegate speaks on convention tone shift after Trump assassination attempt
Wednesday night is night three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, with newly selected Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance the keynote speaker on Wednesday. Maine has 20 delegates at the convention, including Stavros Mendros, a former state lawmaker from the Lewiston area. Mendros is in Milwaukee with his 17-year-old daughter,...
American Legion Senior Baseball North Zone Tournament [SCHEDULE]
The American Legion Senior Baseball regular season has come to an end, and the North Zone Tournament will begin on Friday night, July 19th. Here are the Regular Season Final Standings. Trenton. Bangor. Hampden. Old Town-Orono. Belfast. The North Zone Tournament will be played at Hampden Academy. The Tournament Schedule...
Limestone considers security cameras after internet, electricity systems vandalized
LIMESTONE, Maine – Recent vandalism has prompted Limestone town officials to consider installing security cameras at the town office. On July 2, town residents were unable to conduct business at the office after internet and phone services went down, said Interim Town Manager Alan Mulherin. After Spectrum investigated, they...
18th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival ties together Maine Woods traditions
GREENVILLE — The 18th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival takes place on East Cove, downtown Greenville, on Moosehead Lake. Day and evening programs run Wednesday to Friday July 24-26. The Festival […]
New Hampshire man killed in early morning Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON (WGME) - A New Hampshire man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Lebanon. The York County Sheriff's Office says around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning, a resident on River Road found a crashed motorcycle, with two people lying in a field. Deputies showed up and found the driver, 32-year-old...
Suspect in Cushing death faces judge, claims he was beaten by police
ROCKLAND, Maine — The man who police say led them on a chase that ended in Augusta, prompting a standoff, on Tuesday and is also a suspect in the death of a man in Cushing, made his initial court appearance Thursday. Jason Hewett, 39, of Augusta, appeared via video...
Maine Maritime Academy's TS State of Maine returns after 75-day voyage
PORTLAND (WGME) - After visiting ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada, the "TS State of Maine,” the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy, arrived in Portland on Tuesday. The ship set sail back in early May and was at sea for 75 days. On Wednesday, CBS 13/Fox 23 caught...
New Glen Mary design floated at Council meeting
BAR HARBOR — Plans for the new Glen Mary pool were unveiled at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, but the overall cost, estimated to be north of $1 million, is yet unknown. In a presentation to the Council, Mike Rogers, landscape architect of LARK Studio, explained some of the design choices of the plan.
Studebakers, a Model T and a Gremlin
If it’s mid-July at Boothbay Railway Village, antique cars from around the state will be motoring there. This year, BRV’s 60th anniversary year, the Antique Auto Show was July 13. About 40 members of Maine Obsolete Auto League (MOALS) drove their treasured, vintage vehicles to 586 Wiscasset Road.
Flea infestation closes 2 town buildings in Wilton
WILTON (WGME) -- Two town buildings in Wilton are closed due to an infestation of fleas. According to the Sun Journal, both the town office and public safety building are closed. Town office staff say they had bite marks after leaving work on Monday. After using flea fogger and cleaning...
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
Popular central Maine deli closes after nearly 40 years
WINSLOW (WVII) -- People in central Maine were stunned this week when a decades-old deli abruptly closed its doors for good. Big G's Deli in Winslow unexpectedly closed after serving up sandwiches for nearly 40 years. Owners say they struggled with staffing issues, which were only made worse by the...
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