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Man crashes stolen utility truck in Auburn, taking down power lines, utility pole
AUBURN, Maine — An Auburn crash that caused a stretch of Center Street to be shut down to traffic overnight and into Wednesday's morning commute was caused by a man driving a stolen utility truck, according to police. The Auburn Police Department said officers and Auburn firefighters responded shortly...
Sheriff’s Department Looking For Harris/Walz Sign Vandals
The Penobscot County Sheriff's Department needs your help!. To say that we live in a tense political climate would be an understatement, especially in an election year, but three people in Dixmont took things to the next level last night. They are investigating a criminal mischief complaint that involves damage...
‘Not Your Grandma’s Flea Market’ Happening Soon in Maine
Yes, this is happening right here in Maine, and it's totally awesome!. When you hear "flea market," you might think of old antiques, collectibles, and items not everyone would be lured in to typically be super stoked to buy. But when "Not Your Grandma's Flea Market" rolls into town, it...
Caught on Camera: Political sign torn down in Dixmont
DIXMONT (WGME) -- People were caught on camera ripping down a political sign on Hog Hill Road in Dixmont. Surveillance video shows a pickup truck back up, and a man jump out of the back, a woman throws him a chain, which he wraps around a political sign. It looks like a Harris-Walz sign.
Hurricane Island's 'CONVERGENCE: Art Meets Science' initiative inspires midcoast Maine
ROCKLAND, Maine — The Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership is working to get Mainers to think about how their actions impact the environment. The center's mission is to give future leaders the tools to solve environmental problems. This summer, artists at the center are showcasing how both...
Unemployment up, just barely, in Maine's urban areas
Unemployment rose a notch in two of Maine's three urban areas in July. The federal, Bureau of Labor Statistics said joblessness in Bangor rose to 2.7% from 2.6% in June. Lewiston-Auburn saw a similar rise, from 2.7% in June to 2.8% in July. The unemployment rate in Portland-South Portland held steady at 2.3%.
Maine DEP to start testing wells near foam spill site at Brunswick airport
BRUNSWICK (WGME) – The Maine DEP says it will start testing homeowners' wells east of the firefighting foam spill site at Brunswick Executive Airport. Crews are still taking water samples and cleaning up foam, but they're finding less of it. If residents see foam, they're urged to report it...
Town Hall Delayed Opening - Due to Route 95 Closure and Traffic Impacts, Town Hall will open at 10AM on Thursday, August 29
Due to Traffic - Town Hall Will Open at 10AM on Thursday, August 29. An incident on the Route 95 Piscataqua Bridge earlier this morning led to the closure of the highway. Traffic is being diverted to Route 1 via Kittery for travel between Maine and NH. As a result,...
Man facing charges in connection with burglaries in Rockland
ROCKLAND, Maine (WMTW) -A Rockland man is facing charges in connection with two reported burglaries in Rockland. Police arrested Robert Kyle Grierson, 42, on Aug. 21 and charged him with multiple counts of felony theft, burglary and violation of conditions of release. Investigators say the charges are in connection with...
Climate driven storms add runoff to Maine lakes, degrading water quality
On a forested path from a seasonal camp down to Great Pond in Belgrade, a small, but critical construction project is underway. A trio of workers from the Youth Conservation Corps struggles to dig a shallow trench. Once they remove the stubborn roots and rocks, it will be lined with gravel and mulch.
Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
Refining final paid family and medical leave rules, Maine DOL asks for more public feedback
After a deluge of feedback, the Maine Department of Labor has updated its proposed rules for the new paid family and medical leave program. Among more than a dozen other changes, the latest draft clarifies the definition of a family member and outlines how a business could opt out of the state plan, which was […]
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