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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.
Don’t Miss Out! Augusta, Maine’s Fall Fair Is Coming Back This September
Back in the 80s and 90s, nearly every small town had a carnival. Unlike Maine's agricultural fairs, like the Windsor Fair & Fryeburg Fair, these carnivals were very basic. Typically, they would have a midway with rides, games, and food vendors. Occasionally, they would also have a few sideshows. Sure,...
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
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.
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