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Deputy sheriff in Maine faces domestic violence charge involving gun, authorities say
POLAND, Maine — A Maine man who works as a deputy in the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was arrested on a domestic violence charge after he fired a gun into the ground, according to authorities. Brian Smith, 36, of Poland, faces charges of domestic violence reckless conduct with a...
Waterville Humane Society’s new hire
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) -For certain pets in the Waterville area, there’s a new boss in town. Joshua Forrester is the next executive director of the Humane Society in the Waterville Area. Forrester is a veteran, and trained dogs out of his house before starting the job in June. One...
Students from Greenland come to Maine to learn about hospitality amid rise in US visitors
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland is no stranger to visitors and immigrants from across the world. Above State Street, which cuts through the city's spacious Deering Oaks Park, city staff welcomed July by hanging a row of flags from scores of nations as a welcome to the bustling summer traffic coming off Interstate 295.
Teens arrested for drug trafficking after Portland traffic stop
PORTLAND (WGME) -- An 18-year-old from Yarmouth has once again been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Portland on Monday. A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested. Police say they pulled over a vehicle just after midnight for making an illegal turn. According to police, a person...
Southport Central School honors Gaudette with woodland playground
About 100 people gathered Saturday, July 6 at Southport Central School for the ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony, and grand opening of the new natural woodland playground. Principal Lisa Clarke gave opening remarks and was followed by Sarah Sherman, who gave the dedication speech in honor of Ramona Thompson Gaudette, the school’s cook for 57 years. Steve and Madison Gaudette cut the ribbon.
Two teen stepbrothers die in suspected drowning in Sanford
SANFORD, Maine — Two teenage stepbrothers are believed to have drowned Sunday at a public recreation area in Sanford. The bodies of both boys, ages 16 and 17, were found overnight during a search of a local recreation area after they did not return home for curfew, Sanford police said Monday morning in a news release.
Biddeford to clear homeless camps, opens new emergency shelter
BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- Biddeford officials are clearing out homeless encampments throughout the city. They are asking people who live there to move into a new emergency shelter. Last week, Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman said Seeds of Hope opened its overnight shelter at 35 South Street. About a dozen people have already moved in.
3 Mainers injured in Concord crash
CONCORD (WGME) -- An investigation is underway in Somerset County after a head-on crash left three Mainers injured, including two who suffered life-threatening injuries. According to the Morning Sentinel, the crash happened on Kennebec River road in Concord on Saturday afternoon. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office told the Morning Sentinel,...
Maxwell's closing strawberry farm in Cape Elizabeth after 51 years
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Popular pick-your-own strawberry spot Maxwell's Farm in Cape Elizabeth says it has decided to close after more than five decades in operation. Maxwell's Farm posted on social media Sunday announcing 2024 will be the strawberry farm's final season after 51 years, citing "no single reason" for its closure, but a "myriad of realities" that had built over time.
Registration open for week of community free blueberry picking at Beech Hill
ROCKPORT — “The ‘Blues’ will be ready early again this year,” said Coastal Mountains Land Trust, in a news release. CMLT invites everyone to pick berries at Beech Hill Preserve. As CMLT did last year, instead of selling blueberries, it will offer a week of community free picks, from Sunday, July 21 through Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., each day. An evening pick will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5 - 7 p.m.
Biddeford clears encampment as city's public camping ban goes into effect
BIDDEFORD, Maine — Liz Levan isn't running from anything, but she said the way she is being treated makes her feel like a fugitive. "I don't want to get arrested just for trying to survive," she said. "You know what I mean?" Levan said she was evicted from her...
UMaine dining company hosting hiring event Thursday
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Opportunity knocks at the University of Maine later this week. Sodexo, the company that handles dining services on campus, is hosting a job fair Thursday from noon to four. It’s at the Memorial Union in rooms 229 and 231. There are full and part time...
2 arrested in Bangor drug bust
BANGOR (WGME) -- A Massachusetts man and a Maine woman are facing drug charges after police say they found fentanyl, cocaine, and crack inside a vehicle in Bangor. Police say they spotted 31-year-old Saquan Gaul of Boston driving on Union Street in Bangor on the Fourth of July. According to police, Gaul did not have a valid driver’s license.
Ricker trustees award $275,000 in scholarships to county graduates
HOULTON, Maine — The Ricker College Board of Trustees held its annual meeting on May 19 at Houlton Regional Hospital with Chair Leigh Cummings presiding. According to Gary Bossie, executive director of the scholarship program, there are currently 137 in-college students receiving scholarships from the board. These are $2,000 scholarships which are renewable annually. The cost to the trustees for the 2024 academic year was $253,000 sent to colleges mostly in New England. All of these students are Aroostook or Washington County high school graduates.
Fort Kent gets $500,000 grant for skating rink upgrade
FORT KENT, Maine – The town of Fort Kent was awarded half a million dollars by the Northern Border Regional Commission to upgrade and move its outdoor skating rink. The grant will help support Aroostook County’s outdoor recreation industry, according to a statement from the NBRC. The funding...
Eddington Man Allegedly Broke His Neighbor’s Windows With Rocks
A woman who reported someone was shooting at her house is okay after officials found a man allegedly throwing rocks through her windows. Luther Green, 58, of Eddington is charged with criminal mischief for the incident in his neighborhood. When the Victim Called 911, She Believed Someone Was Shooting At...
Black Bears Add 10 to Roster
ORONO, Maine – On the heels of the program's 19th berth in the NCAA tournament, the University of Maine men's ice hockey team has announced 10 newcomers ahead of the 2024-25 season. There are six forwards, two defensemen and two goaltenders among the newcomers. #7 | Brian Morse. D...
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