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Several protesters arrested during Bath Iron Works ship christening event
BATH, Maine — Several people were arrested during a protest Saturday morning at an event hosted by Bath Iron Works. At about 8:30 a.m., a group of around 75 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Bath Iron Works to protest during its christening of the new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Patrick Gallagher, the Bath Police Department said in a news release.
I-295 overnight ramp closures planned for Topsham, Bowdoinham, Richmond
SAGADAHOC COUNTY — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing some I-295 ramps overnight to accommodate paving work. The closure periods will begin at 7 p.m. and go until 6 a.m. Work on the Exit 31 on- and off-ramps in Topsham will happen on the nights of Sunday,...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigning for Kamala Harris in New England this week
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is scheduled to campaign for his wife, Kamala Harris, in New England this week. Emhoff will be in Massachusetts on Monday and Tuesday, and in New Hampshire and Maine on Wednesday stumping for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Emhoff is scheduled to travel to Vineyard Haven...
HGTV Gives Portland, Maine, a New Nickname, and It’s Stupid
By now, it's pretty clear that someone behind the scenes at HGTV really likes Portland, Maine. The powerhouse television network has featured Portland in many different ways through on-air and web content. The city was even chosen in 2020 for HGTV's massive "Urban Oasis" contest. So it shouldn't come as...
Here’s Why There Are Rows of American Flags Inside The Maine Mall in South Portland
If you take a quick stroll through the Maine Mall these days, there are a lot of new stores and kiosks to discover. While other malls across the country are struggling, the Maine Mall is thriving. Mall experts will say that you can tell the health of a mall based on how many center aisle kiosks exist.
Why Was This New England City Ranked Among Best for Quality of Life?
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Countless studies have complimented our region over the years. WalletHub featured eight New England towns in their list of the nation's best small cities. New England has also been praised for having some of the most underrated destinations, hottest zip codes, best places to visit, and more.
Maine celebrates 35th Open Farm Day, highlighting agriculture's role in economy
GRAY (WGME) - On Sunday, folks got a taste of farm life for the 35th annual “Maine Open Farm Day.”. Agriculture is one of the key components to the state's 100-billion-dollar economy and provides a half a million jobs, according to Maine.Gov. 18 acres of land and woods, dairy...
Irish minister visits Maine to help build connections with those of Irish descent
PORTLAND (WGME) – An Irish minister is visiting Maine to boost connections with his country and those of Irish decent across New England. Sean Fleming is Ireland’s Minister for the Diaspora, meaning the spread of Irish people living outside the country. He spoke at the Maine Irish Heritage...
Maine residents speak out against expansion of Maine's largest landfill
PORTLAND (WGME) – Friday, the Maine DEP held a public hearing on the proposal to expand Maine's largest landfill. The operator of Juniper Ridge, near Old Town, says it needs more space to meet the state's waste goals, but those who live nearby say they're concerned about health risks.
Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at General Dynamics BIW christening event
BATH, Maine (WMTW) - Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Saturday at a General Dynamics Bath Iron Works event. The event, which was a ceremony for BIW’s christening of the new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Patrick Gallagher, was met with roughly 75 people outside to protest the warship. At...
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