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New Glen Mary design floated at Council meeting
BAR HARBOR — Plans for the new Glen Mary pool were unveiled at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, but the overall cost, estimated to be north of $1 million, is yet unknown. In a presentation to the Council, Mike Rogers, landscape architect of LARK Studio, explained some of the design choices of the plan.
'It's very concerning': Businesses in Cornish remain vigilant after shooting incident
CORNISH, Maine — It was a normal Tuesday afternoon for workers at Call's Shop'n Save in Cornish, until gunfire broke out just down the street. "When we first heard about it, we figured we may end up having to go into lockdown," Mark Call said. A man was shot...
Habitat for Humanity building a house for a veteran
OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity and other local companies are building a house for a veteran. After a recent announcement that the Waterville Habitat for Humanity ReStore would be closing at the end of July, they decided to pivot their main focuses on building and repairing houses for people in need.
Augusta police launch new program to improve community interactions
The Augusta Police Department is spreading the word about a new initiative. The Blue Envelope Program is designed to improve interactions between police officers and community members who may have disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, dementia, anxiety, or other conditions. Authorities say the initiative recognizes the potential...
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
Maine Could See Damaging Winds on Wednesday Evening
This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest summers that Maine has experienced in years. While many people are loving the sun and warmer temperatures, it means that we also have to deal with some nasty thunderstorms. The ones that rolled through Central Maine on Tuesday night are a prime example. At one point, the thunder over Augusta was so loud that it shook my house.
Here's how discarded Christmas trees are helping shore up Popham Beach in Maine
A test to see if old Christmas trees can help shore up eroded sand dunes has shown some success at Popham Beach State Park. In some places, rows of trees have been completely covered in sand, creating ridges that are now colonized by dune grass. That's a promising development after...
Cooling centers: Where you can go to beat the heat
PORTLAND, Maine — A recent wave of humidity intensified temperatures in the 80s and 90s, most likely leaving Mainers desperate for the sweet relief of air conditioning. The Maine Emergency Management Agency has 8 cooling centers listed on its site, but that number is subject to change. List of...
Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
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