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Lewiston Public Schools honor devoted employee Lucy Violette killed in mass shooting
LEWISTON, Maine — It was an afternoon of joy and grief. The heads of Lewiston Public Schools joined with friends and family of Lucy Violette—a beloved employee who died alongside her husband, Bob, in the Lewiston mass shootings—to dedicate the office where she worked for decades in her name. A new wooden bench also honors her memory.
2 charged with resisting arrest following report about burglary in Dixfield
DIXFIELD (WGME) -- The Oxford County Sheriff's Office says a man tried fighting several deputies while they were arresting him and that a woman with him tried interfering with that arrest. Deputies got a call about a burglary at Ellis Variety on Sunday in Dixfield. After showing up, they found...
Volunteers needed for Madrid trail cleanup
MADRID -- The High Peaks Alliance is calling on Outdoor Enthusiasts to join in a clean-up of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. According to a release from the High Peaks Alliance, a clean-up day is planned for the Fly Rod Crosby Trail (FRCT) on August 24th from 9AM-2PM. Led by...
Interim manager wants a leader who will help Limestone keep its footing
LIMESTONE, Maine – When Alan Mulherin took the job as yet another interim town manager for Limestone nearly a year ago, he didn’t know how long he might stay. But he knew he needed to help break a harmful cycle of management turnover. After former manager Donna Bernier...
Sealed court records reveal new information about Cushing death investigation
CUSHING, Maine (WMTW) - Three people have been arrested in connection to the death of Kyle MacDougall in Cushing last month: Mark Gagne for abuse of a corpse, John Flower for interfering with the investigation, and Jason Hewett for manslaughter. The court documents in those cases were sealed and the...
41-Year-Old Man Arrested for Murder after Body Found in Maine
A 41-year-old man was arrested on murder charges after a man was killed in Waterville on Sunday. Thomas Lowrie of Waterville was taken into custody on Sunday. The Maine State Police said the victim died from sharp force injuries. His body was found at 119 Cool Street. Victim’s Name and...
Far from the convention, a Democrat runs from Harris and hands out beer in rural Maine
PHILLIPS, Maine — As most of his fellow Democrats prepared to gather in Chicago to celebrate the historic nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris, Rep. Jared Golden was looking for empty hands to shake or ply with cold beer along a small-town parade route Friday. “You got my vote!”...
Cheverus football prepares for first season under legendary coach
PORTLAND (WGME) – The high school fall athletic season officially got underway Monday as teams began practicing throughout the state. The Cheverus football team kicked off a brand-new era under new head coach Skip Capone. The iconic Maine coach is in his first season with the Stags. Cheverus will...
State of Maine to Seek New Rockland Branch Operator
The State of Maine will soon begin to search for a new operator for the former Maine Central Rockland Branch, state officials tell Railfan & Railroad. Earlier this summer, the previous operator, Finger Lakes Railway subsidiary Midcoast Railservice, ceased operations after the line’s largest customer stopped shipping by rail. The last freight runs came in June and the pair of B23-7 locomotives that were used on the line have since returned to New York.
Down East magazine presents its annual 'Best of Maine' roundup
PORTLAND, Maine — The September issue of Down East is, in the friendliest possible way, the stuff that arguments are made of. That’s because its annual "Best of Maine" feature is all about your opinion and mine and those of people all across the state and beyond. Consider,...
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
Here’s Why Nearly 6,000 Central Maine Homes Lost Power on Tuesday
If your home lost power on Tuesday morning, you are not alone. According to an article in the KJ, nearly 6,000 Central Maine Power customers in Central Maine lost power for a portion of the morning. The article explains that about 2,600 households in Waterville, about 2,000 homes in Winslow,...
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
Law Enforcement Warning Parents in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts About Back-to-School Photos
With the kids going back to school this week, there is a good chance that your social media feed is filled with pictures of kids and teens on their first day of school. One of the great things about these photos is that because most parents take these pics every year, they can reveal just how much our kids have changed over the years.
Cori Celebrates National Radio Day with look at her past 24 years in the biz
In honor of National Radio Day, let me take you on a little trip down memory lane on what I call "Cori's Radio Adventure" because that's truly what it's been!. As you'll see, from some of the pictures and descriptions below, I've had the honor of working with some really great folks, while on this long, strange trip!
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