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Total Maine July 28, 2024: US Army Reserve report on Lewiston gunman scrutinized
PORTLAND, Maine — In this edition of Total Maine, we delve into the U.S. Army Reserve’s report on its management of concerns related to the eventual Lewiston mass shooter. Norah Hogan conducts an exclusive interview with Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Skolfield, who has faced criticism for not removing Robert Card’s weapons during wellness checks at his residence.
Interview: WHITE CHRISTMAS is a Christmas Card to the MSMT Faithful
“It is perfect symmetry to utter the words ‘Curt Dale Clark’ and ‘Christmas’ in one sentence because no one does Christmas better than he and Marc Robin.” These were my words as moderator of MSMT’s third Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion as I introduced MSMT Artistic Director, (Curt Dale Clark) and his concept for the Christmas in July extravaganza currently providing context for the theatre’s spectacular production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Robin. The panel of several of the show’s stars, Kerry Conte (Betty Haynes), Darien Crago (Judy Haynes), and David Girolmo (General Waverly) joined Clark and me to share with the audience their experience on stage in the beloved Irving Berlin classic now running at the Pickard Theater until August 3.
Third Time’s a Charm for Gowestyounggrace
CUMBERLAND, ME – Fresh off her track record-equaling performance Gowestyoungrace overpowered her foes at Cumberland on Friday (July 26) to win her third consecutive Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies. In the first of two $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine-sired series driver Dave Ingraham allowed the early speed...
Three People Were Found Dead in a House in Mechanic Falls
Police are Investigating after the bodies of three people were found in a home in Mechanic Falls. The deceased were discovered by Mechanic Falls Police Saturday afternoon and, at approximately 4:00, they asked for assistance from the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss says the bodies were found in a home on Highland Avenue but have not commented on what sent the officers to the home originally.
BRES students present summer projects
Boothbay Region Elementary School’s first-floor hallway was packed with friends and family on Wednesday, July 24 as students presented their summer projects. These 34 students, ranging from kindergarteners to rising fourth graders, are part of the school’s Title I Summer Program, a four-week experience where they can refresh their skills and prepare for the next school year.
Party time at Wiscasset’s Old Jail Aug. 10
Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) invites the community to Jailhouse Rock! - an evening of music, dancing, and family games on the grounds of the Old Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 when Leopard Girls, the mid-coast rock and blues band, strikes the first chords on their electric guitars.
One Injured & 4 Displaced after House Fire in Presque Isle, Maine
One person was injured and four people were displaced Friday after a house fire at 42 DuPont Drive in Presque Isle. Fire Happened around 2 am and “Reflashed” Later. The Presque Isle Fire Department said the fire happened around 2 am. Smoke detectors alerted the tenants to the blaze. The fire “reflashed” around 11:57 am, causing smoldering and smoke, said WAGM News.
Couple dead after overnight house fire in Otisfield, officials say
OTISFIELD, Maine — A section of Route 121 in Otisfield was closed Monday morning as firefighters responded to a house fire that killed two people, whom authorities believe are the husband and wife who lived at the home. The Maine Department of Public Safety said the Fire Marshal's Office...
Two bodies recovered in Otisfield house fire believed to be residents, officials say
OTISFIELD, Maine — Firefighters found two bodies Monday following a house fire on Route 121 in Otisfield. The section of Route 121 where it happened is also referred to as Main Road. The address where the fire occurred was 1017 Main Road, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday in a news release.
The 48 hours of chaos after Maine's deadliest mass shooting raise questions about police training
Police had already searched dozens of trailers in the crowded recycling center parking lot when they rolled up one final door and saw the bloody combat boots that would mark the end of Maine's two-day nightmare. The shooter, who had killed 18 people and wounded 13 more in Lewiston, was...
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Three Bodies Found Inside Residence in Maine
Three people were found dead Saturday afternoon at a residence on Highland Avenue in Mechanic Falls. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South said the bodies were discovered by the Mechanical Falls Police Department around 4 pm. Cause and Manner of Death under Investigation. The deceased were transported to...
Pioneer Motel In Edgecomb Gives Up Lodging License
After a state inspection in April found enough violations to declare the property an “imminent health hazard,” the Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb voluntarily gave up its state lodging license, removing itself from state jurisdiction. According to owner James “Jim” Sauvie, although he has addressed the issues cited by...
Volunteers go door-to-door to teach life-saving naloxone use in Winthrop community
WINTHROP (WGME) - Teaching the community how to save lives- that's the goal of Project Doorstep, which goes door to door teaching people how to use the drug naloxone. Naloxone, better known as Narcan, is a life-saving drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Project Doorstep volunteers met...
Get Your tickets for Camden Rotary Club’s Cash Raffle
Members of the Camden Rotary Club are selling tickets for their annual Super Raffle for the next five weeks. Three ticket holders will receive cash prizes of $1,500, $1,000, or $5,000. The remaining income from ticket sales will fund charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations. You can buy tickets from...
West Bay Rotary Backpack Program to help local kids
It’s that time of year again and West Bay Rotary’s Backpack Program is back for the 2024-25 school year, thanks again to Rotarian Barbara Heard. Fourteen years ago In 2012, Heard had the idea of finding backpacks for students who needed one and she single-handedly started and has been the driving force of a program that has continues to provide brand new backpacks to needy students at the start of the new school year. In 2015, she approached L.L. Bean, who generously donated 50 new backpacks. They have continued to donate backpacks every year since then. (Thank you, LL Bean!)
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