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Local Fears Grow After Major PFAS Spill at Former Navy Base in Maine
Maine officials in recent days have downplayed the public health risk posed by an accidental discharge of firefighting foam containing the toxic substances known as "forever chemicals" over a week ago, but initial tests on Monday revealed startlingly high concentrations of the chemicals near the airport where the spill occurred. The state found that perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), a type of synthetic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that's been widely used to make firefighting foam and is still in circulation despite being phased out of production, was present in a chemical tank at Brunswick Executive Airport at a level of 3.2...
Local YMCA steps up to host Bucksport afterschool programs
BUCKSPORT -- The town of Bucksport will have more available after-school childcare programs again after a staffing shortage threatened to interrupt that service. Bucksport's Town Manager, Susan Lessard, says that the Bucksport Area Child Care Center experienced a staffing shortage, one that rendered the organization unable to provide after school care.
Guilty Plea Denied in Waterville Murder Case
Spridal Hubiak, 21, is accused of killing a co-worker, 52-year-old Angela Bragg at Damon’s Beverage in Waterville last year. Yesterday, Aug. 27, a guilty plea was denied by a judge because Hubiak was going against the advice of his attorney. Hubiak now will undergo a competency evaluation. His next...
Here’s How You Can Get Your Ride Bracelet For Half Price TODAY @ The Windsor Fair!
If you haven't heard by now, we're here broadcasting live at the annual Windsor Fair all week long. Plus, in addition to our broadcast, we also have $500 bucks for you to win while you're here, too. Just stop by our broadcast booth to the right of main entrance gate...
UMS grad school center in Portland's Old Port plans to expand next door, doubling space
Photo / William Hall The Maine Graduate & Professional Center moved into new quarters at 300 Fore St., shown at the left, and has already begun expanding into 7 Custom House St., the adjoining building at the right. Photo / Courtesy, UMS The Maine Center's potential new space at 7...
Couple sue bank, real estate company over Caribou home foreclosure
CARIBOU, Maine — A couple is suing a Caribou bank and real estate company, among others, for allegedly conspiring to foreclose on their home illegally and causing water damage that prevented it from being sold. David and Sandy Marrett, who live in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, are seeking undisclosed compensatory...
Wiggly Bridge Distillery fights back against ‘whiskey fungus’ ordinance
YORK, Maine — Wiggly Bridge Distillery pleaded with voters not to pass an ordinance regulating distilleries, alleging their business has been targeted over the threat of “whiskey fungus.” The ordinance would set strict limits on setbacks for distilleries and is on the November referendum ballot via citizens' petition put forth by neighbors of Wiggly Bridge. Members of the Woods family, who have run their distillery in town since 2012, made their case that they have been unfairly...
Central Maine ATV Glow Ride illuminates the night with community spirit
The Central Maine ATV Club hosted its highly anticipated ATV Glow Ride, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with approximately 300 machines and over 1,000 participants for a night of community, fun, and charity. The event kicked off at the Best Western. The parade of brightly lit ATVs made its way...
Called to support community in Lewiston
Divine Selengbe, Ifraax Saciid-Ciise, Safiya Khalid, and Mohamed Awil are among the first generation of African-born Mainers to grow from childhood to adulthood in Lewiston. Now powerful young advocates and leaders, they are working in unique yet related ways to see the city thrive that they and their fellow immigrants have helped revitalize and transform over the past two decades.
'A horrifying prospect:' Report says Lewiston shooter may have planned another ambush
LISBON FALLS (WGME) – A new Homeland Security investigative report says the Lewiston mass shooter may have been planning a third attack. According to the report, a person who worked with the shooter at Maine Recycling believes he may have been planning to kill his coworkers. Two Homeland Security...
TD Bank Golf Tournament raises $14,851 for NMCC Foundation
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The 17th annual TD Bank Golf Tournament to benefit the NMCC Foundation took place on August 15 at the Presque Isle Country Club. This year’s event raised $14,851 to support students at Northern Maine Community College, drawing the largest number of teams since 2019. A total of 21 teams, comprising 88 golfers, teed off in the annual scramble.
Sanford man charged in multi-town burglary spree after allegedly stealing vehicle
SANFORD, Maine — A local man is facing numerous charges, including ones related to burglary and drugs, following his arrest by the Scarborough Police Department on Monday. Authorities arrested David Allan, 52, of Sanford, following reports they received from two separate businesses in Scarborough after they had been burglarized through forced entries early Monday morning, according to Scarborough police. ...
Wish Wednesday: Sharon's Stroll helps raise funds for Make-A-Wish Maine
It’s Wish Wednesday! In this segment, we learn all about Sharon's Stroll. Sharon's Stroll is an event to raise critical funds to help Make-A-Wish Maine. Join them for a 2.5-mile stroll and help them meet their goal of raising $11,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in Maine.
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