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ROAD TRIP IDEA: ‘Maine’s Ultimate Fall Yard Sale’ In September
This bargain hunter's dream is worth hoping in the car and heading to Cumberland Center. Summer and fall are all about yard sales in the state of Maine, because as they say, one man’s trash, is another man’s treasure. So if the idea of taking a nice road trip, and browsing at hundreds of yard sales all in one location gets you excited, there is a perfect event next month to feed your obsession.
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
Gifford's Ice Cream stand in Farmington closes after 42 years
FARMINGTON (WGME) -- The Gifford's Ice Cream stand in Farmington is permanently closing after 42 years due to flooding and ongoing issues related to the fire at their Skowhegan plant. Gifford's opened the Farmington stand in 1982. They say the little stand on Main Street quickly became the backdrop to...
Missing link: Hampton's section of rail trail to Portsmouth coming soon
HAMPTON — In a little more than a year, residents will be able to hop on their bikes in Hampton to take safe, scenic trips to Portsmouth on the Seacoast Greenway without the dangers of sharing the roads with cars and trucks. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is putting the final touches on its design for Hampton’s roughly 2-mile stretch of what is known locally as the "rail trail.” Running along the west side of Route...
Lulu’s tiki bar open to the public, Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns
"Summertime is always the best of what might be." This summer there has been no shortage of "the best" in the restaurant scene on the Seacoast. This week we learn that Nevada Hotel’s Lulu’s tiki bar at York Beach is now open to public, the second annual Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns this weekend featuring more than a dozen of New England's most fabulous food trucks serving up delectable delights alongside the finest beers and cocktails from Smuttynose, we remind you that Wells Chili Fest 2024 is also happening this weekend and we revisit other local restaurant...
Jurassic Quest promises a roaring good time in Portland this weekend
A prehistoric show is roaring into Maine this weekend!. Jurassic Quest and its cast of big dinos will be at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland starting Friday, giving you the chance to get up close with the giant dinosaurs that once ruled the earth!. In this segment, Jurassic Quest's...
Armed intruder drill scheduled for Wednesday at hospital in Laconia
LACONIA, N.H. — Several agencies will take part in an armed intruder drill that's scheduled to begin Wednesday morning at Concord Hospital's Laconia campus. The Concord Hospital health system said it is partnering with the New Hampshire Department of Homeland Security, Laconia police and fire departments, and the Belknap County Sheriff's Department to conduct the exercise that will simulate an armed intruder at the hospital.
Police investigating shots fired in Sanford
SANFORD (WGME) -- Police are investigating after multiple gunshots were fired in Sanford late Tuesday night. Police say they responded to Bodwell St. around 11 p.m. after getting multiple reports about shots fired. According to police, no one was injured. Shell casings were found in the area. Police say they...
Former Bedford Substitute Teacher Arrested
A former substitute teacher in Bedford has been arrested and charged with possession of child sex abuse images. Concord police said 31-year-old Jonathan Harrison was arrested Monday after a monthslong investigation. Police said they learned that Harrison was working as a camp counselor in Maine. Concord and Maine State Police questioned Harrison at the camp, and police said he eventually admitted to downloading the images. School officials said Harrison was placed on unpaid leave and will not be returning to work in the district. The district said there’s no reason to believe any of the images were of children in Bedford schools. Police said they believe the images were sourced from the dark web.
Man’s Brush with Death: Stranded on New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock After Leg Injury!
JAFFREY, NH – A hiker with an injured leg was safely rescued from New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock on Sunday, officials said. New Hampshire Fish and Game said the agency was notified shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday that a hiker near the summit of Mount Monadnock was injured and required assistance.
Alice Wade, Lucas Veitch compete for Dover Ward 2 state rep Democratic nomination
DOVER — Alice Wade and Lucas Veitch are duking it out in Dover's Ward 2 to earn the Democratic nomination for state representative for Strafford County District 15. Whoever wins will face Republican Keith Mistretta, who is running unopposed, in November. They are all running to replace Bill Conlin, D-Dover, who is not running for re-election, to represent Dover Ward 2. ...
Central Maine Man Shoots Person Attempting to Break Down His Door
It's something that we all have to think about way more than we used to 'back in the day'. Even though we statistically live in one of the safest states in the country, the threat of home invasions, especially with the rapid influx in the drug epidemic, looms larger than ever.
Maine Braces for Unseasonably Cool Temperatures with Continued Showers Through Thursday
Caribou, ME – Maine will experience unseasonably cool and showery weather through Thursday. The National Weather Service in Caribou expects mainly cloudy skies with afternoon showers, keeping temperatures in the 60s during the day and dropping to the 50s at night. Meteorologists anticipate a gradual improvement starting Friday. Skies...
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