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State Police investigating ‘potentially suspicious death’ in Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - There is an ongoing police investigation following a report of a potentially suspicious death in Waterville. On Sunday morning Waterville Police alongside the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit-Central Division responded to 119 Cool Street in Waterville. The body of a deceased individual was discovered and...
Large police presence in Westbrook cleared
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- A large police presence in Westbrook has been cleared. An incident on Central Street was first reported Sunday afternoon. A man was seen exiting the house in handcuffs with police. However, police say the man has not been charged. Despite a large police presence, authorities say no...
Maine Battles to Tie at Syracuse, 1-1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The University of Maine women's soccer team battled Syracuse to a 1-1 tie on Sunday afternoon at SU Soccer Stadium. Maine jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second minute thanks to a Lara Kirkby strike. After Kayla Kraemer pressured inside the box, she fed Abby Kraemer who turned to feed Kirkby for a strike at the six.
Ever Hoping A wins Hight Invitational at Skowhegan State Fair
Skowhegan, ME — Hope springs eternal along the state-of-Maine harness racing circuit with most trainers and drivers hoping for an opportunity to win the marquee invitationals held at various racing venues around the state. When you stable horse like Ever Hoping A though, those hopes, more often than not, transform into reality.
Limitless Vacationland Cup Results (8/17): Scotty 2 Hotty, Dijak, Alec Price, Matt Cross In Action
Limitless Wrestling held its Limitless Vacationland Cup event on August 17th from The Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. The event aired on IWTV. Full results (courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights are below. Limitless Vacationland Cup Results (8/17) - Vacationland Cup 2024 First Round: Dezmond Cole def. Aiden Aggro. - Vacationland Cup...
Walk for Hope to support cancer care services close to home
DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Sept. 21 Northern Light Mayo Hospital will welcome cancer survivors, patients and families, and community supporters to the hospital for the Walk for Hope, a new fundraising event to benefit cancer care services in Piscataquis County. The walk will support Northern Light Cancer Care services...
Northern Light CA Dean Hospital’s Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament brings community together
GREENVILLE — A full field of area golfers spent a memorable day at the beautiful Mount Kineo Golf Course on Aug. 8 for the 2024 Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament, a major fundraiser to support patients in need and help students reach their educational goals. The top gross...
Bucksport couple celebrates 75 years of marriage
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - On August 13th, 1949, a couple from Bucksport became husband and wife. This week marks 75 years of the two being married. An anniversary celebration took place Saturday at Alamoosook Lakeside Inn, where family and friends gathered to celebrate the marriage of Natalie and Welman McFarland.
Maine drone pilot on cutting edge of new industry in farming technology
KNOX, Maine — These days, things are looking downright sci-fi in some Maine fields. We met Tom Massey on an August morning at a corn field in Knox. He smiled as he poured winter rye seed into the hopper of that largest drone I had ever seen. The DJI Agras T40, an agricultural drone, had a footprint as big as a four-wheeler. When it started up its rotors and lifted off, it felt like I was standing under a full-fledged helicopter.
Weather Alert: Maine Faces Torrential Rain and Gusty Winds Today
Portland, ME – Maine residents should prepare for a significant weather shift this afternoon as strong to severe thunderstorms are forecasted to move into the region, bringing the threat of torrential rainfall and gusty winds. The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, has indicated that while the morning saw only scattered showers, the intensity and coverage of storms are expected to increase as the day progresses.
Tiger Colby wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway
With other local short tracks taking the weekend off, Wiscasset Speedway saw an increased number of drivers in the pits and fans in the stands on Saturday as they hosted their Group 2 divisions. The program, which was sponsored by Mainely Karting, also included an extended 75-lap race for the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and a 20-lap exhibition race for LST Motorsports Park’s Champ Karts.
Boothbay fines contractor $75K for missing deadline
Boothbay selectmen voted, 3-2, Aug. 14 to assess a $1,000 per day fine to McGee Construction of Gardiner for missing a construction deadline. McGee was hired this spring to finish a municipal sewer and water project to aid Boothbay Regional Development Corporation’s affordable housing project. A May 17 deadline was instituted for the project’s completion encompassing Country Club and Butler roads.
Planning board approves minor subdivision, town shed
After several rounds of review, the Boothbay Harbor planning board on Aug. 14 conditionally approved a minor subdivision at the former Beach Cove Waterfront Inn. The proposed project, first brought to the board in April, is a four-lot subdivision on the site of the inn at 48 Lakeview Road, which burned down in 2022. The board reviewed the application several times, with multiple requests for more information and clarification. Throughout the process, including two public hearings, the board and neighbors paid particular attention to the project’s potential environmental impact on West Harbor Pond.
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