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Augusta police: Suspect in custody after apparent standoff on Route 3
AUGUSTA, Maine — Police said an incident in Augusta that prompted the shutdown of Route 3 near the city line, has ended in an arrest. Augusta police announced on their Facebook page that as of 7:52 p.m. the road had been reopened and a suspect has been taken into custody. The area between Churchill Road and Bolton Hill Road had been closed off since 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
Route 3 in Augusta closes as Maine State Police respond to incident
AUGUSTA, Maine — A section of Route 3 in Augusta was closed Tuesday afternoon while state police were responding to a developing incident. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release that state troopers were at the scene of an incident in Augusta just before 3:30 p.m. Tactical and crisis negotiation teams were part of the response.
Seven Injured, Including Six Children, after Crash in Maine
Seven people were injured, including six young children, after a rollover crash in Durham on Monday. The crash happened around 4 pm on Royalsborough Road (Route 136). Officials said Crash Declared Mass Casualty Incident. The Durham Fire and Rescue said “Due to the number of patients, the incident commander declared...
Lewiston woman seriously injured in crash on Washington Street in Auburn
AUBURN, Maine — A Maine woman was left seriously injured by a crash that happened Tuesday morning on a busy road in Auburn. The Auburn Police Department said that shortly after 5:55 a.m., police officers and firefighters were called to the scene of the crash on the southbound side of Washington Street, not far from Ness Oil Company.
Maine teen found dead in Lewiston remembered for 'unwavering passion for helping others'
LEWISTON, Maine — A 17-year-old boy from Lewiston found dead on Sunday is being remembered for his commitment to helping others. Sahal Muridi was discovered on Rideout Avenue, near the Hillview Apartments complex, after police responded to reports of gunshots. According to the executive director of Maine Immigrant &...
Multiple children involved in Durham crash
DURHAM, Maine (WABI) - Officials responding to a rollover crash containing multiple children in Durham. Durham Fire & Rescue was called to the scene on Royalsborough Road early Monday afternoon. When officials arrived, they found seven people in the car, six of them were children. According to the Sun Journal,...
$7.4M in federal funding on its way to Maine groups fighting food insecurity
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Maine school districts will soon get a funding boost when it comes to providing healthy, locally grown meals. The nonprofit Full Plates Full Potential was awarded $7.4 million in School Food System Innovation Grants as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
3 Maine children with critical illnesses granted moose hunting permits
AUGUSTA, Maine — Three children with critical illnesses now have their moose hunting permits thanks to a new Maine law. A special ceremony was held Monday in Augusta for the young hunters, who were presented their permits by Gov. Janet Mills and Judy Camuso, commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
‘Lobsterbake and More’ Aug. 10 at Lincoln Home
Our annual Lobsterbake and More returns to the Lincoln Home on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. Get your tickets early for a fun summer evening under the tent on the shores of the Damariscotta River. The Sandy River Ramblers Bluegrass Band returns for some toe tapping music and after dinner dancing. Enjoy fresh Damariscotta River oysters, appetizers, salads, clams, corn, lobsters and chicken with delicious blueberry desserts and ice cream.
The Ultimate Place to Beat the Heat in Central Maine is the Beer Cave at Damon’s Beverage
Even though many of us enjoy the warm temperatures that Maine has seen over the last few weeks, we need to face the fact that we are not accustomed to the heat. During a normal Maine summer, we typically have a handful of days in the mid-90s. Other than that, our average temperatures are in the lower 80s.
Hancock Lumber hires new project manager
The new staffer brings a wealth of building materials experience. Hancock Lumber is welcoming Dan Lauzé to its retail leadership team, filling the newly created role of Retail Operations Center (ROC) Project Manager. Dan has extensive project management experience in the building materials industry, with much of his career...
LA Arts Presents Works by Lewiston Artist Robert J. Russell
(Lewiston, ME) LA Arts is pleased to present “Eclectic Thoughts,” an exhibit featuring the work of Lewiston artist Robert J. Russell. There will be an opening reception for the artist on Friday, July 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at LA Arts as part of the organization’s July Art Walk. The show runs through September 7, 2024.
Large State Police presence in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -State Police say they are on scene of an incident in Augusta right now. We’re told Route 3 near the Augusta line is closed at this time. We’re told a Tac Team and a Crisis Negotiation Team have been called in. We have a crew...
BH Opera House: Teada on stage Aug. 1
The arrival of August also sees the arrival of the Irish band Téada to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. On Thursday, Aug. 1 the band brings the best of Celtic traditional tunes and dance to stage. A traditional band with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared...
Pittston withholds pay for road commissioner, upset with job performance
PITTSTON (WGME) - The town of Pittston has stopped paying their road commissioner after claiming he's not doing his job. Sam Snow has been Pittston's elected road commissioner for about 10 years. For the past couple of weeks, town officials say he has stopped responding to road issues reported across...
Police on scene of 'incident' in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine State Police say they are on the scene of an “incident” in Augusta. Police say a tactical team and a crisis negotiation team are responding to the scene. Route 3 near the Augusta line is closed at this time. This story will be updated.
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