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'I think it's wrong:' Mexico residents concerned as police department goes idle
PORTLAND (WGME) -- As of Tuesday, the town of Mexico will have no police chief, no police officers and no police department. Town leaders in Mexico hope this will only be a temporary closure of its police department, as they work to hire a new police force. But with a shortage of officers in Maine, it won't be easy.
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival wraps up
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, now 30 years running, has come and gone. The fate of the event was up in the air after the Great Falls Balloon Festival had to be canceled a few months ago. Both Lewiston and Auburn then rose to the occasion to host a rebranded version...
Man Arrested for Drugs, Robbery and Assaulting Teen in Maine
A 38-year-old man was arrested for selling marijuana to teens, assaulting a 15-year-old and stealing his shoes, sweatshirt, and cell phone in Auburn. Man Arrested for Robbing and Assaulting 15-Year-Old Ryan Jolicoeur was charged with Robbery, Theft, Assault and Aggravated Drug Trafficking. Stole Teen’s Shoes, Sweatshirt and Phone. The...
Dirigo Union to Showcase True Spirit of Maine Soccer Fans
Dirigo Union, a supporters' group for Portland's new USL soccer club, aims to create a vibrant community that embodies Maine's spirit. Co-chairs Donald Thibodeau and Mitchell Ketchen, alongside a diverse team, are focused on fostering an atmosphere of family, passion, and excitement among fans. Their mission includes amplifying Maine's unique identity through soccer-related activities, community engagement, and creative expressions like songs and flags. With a current membership of approximately 450, they aim to fill a section of the stadium with enthusiastic supporters when the team takes the field.
Bath celebrates 11th annual Day of Kindness with community festivities
BATH (WGME) - Community members came together in downtown Bath on Saturday to celebrate the city's 11th annual Day of Kindness. Each year, people set up stations all along the sidewalk downtown, where they can offer their acts of kindness to anyone passing by. Saturday's event also featured all kinds...
PVSG holds car wash fundraiser at Dysart’s
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Penobscot Valley School of Gymnastics held a car wash fundraiser at along with a summer kayak raffle in order to raise money for competing at regionals in Pennsylvania in May and nationals in Virginia in June. Gymnasts are selling them until Aug. 30 for the...
Dreary day with cool temperatures
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - We wake up this morning to cloudy skies with some light showers across the state. Scattered showers will continue throughout much of the day. High temperatures are cool in the upper 50s in Western Maine to the upper 60s and lower 70s in Downeast Maine. Dewpoint relief is here for most of the state, with dewpoints in the mid to upper 50s everywhere except Downeast Maine, where dew points are in the mid 60s for the morning, with relief for the afternoon. Coastal waters remain a little choppy during the morning, but they will calm down throughout the afternoon with 3-5 foot waves expected.
Dozens of Maine school districts ban, restrict cell phone use
PORTLAND (WGME) -- More than 30 school districts have voted to ban or restrict the use of cell phones in Maine schools. One of the latest restrictions was voted in by the Bath school board to restrict the middle and high schoolers from using their phones in school. Bath Assistant...
Citing Staffing Issues, This Maine Police Department Will Close For Good Tuesday at 6 AM
When it comes to the police force in Maine, it is made up of several state, local and county agencies. Those smaller local and town agencies make up about 130 of the total agencies statewide. Maine police forces serve both the larger cities like Portland and Bangor but also the...
NPR's Peter Breslow joins COA's Coffee & Conversation
BAR HARBOR — Longtime National Public Radio producer Peter Breslow joins College of the Atlantic Trustee Ron Beard to discuss Breslow’s new memoir and reflect on his four-decade career in public radio at COA’s Coffee & Conversation Aug. 27. “Outtakes: Stumbling Around the World for NPR”...
Moxie memorabilia and Maine masterpieces at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, August 23-25
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ 2024 Summer Grandeur sale on August 23, 24 and 25 will feature selections of Maine art, Moxie collectibles, sport and heavy equipment vehicles, plus great decorative items. “The amazing inventory for this year’s summer sale includes a balance of antique, vintage, and modern pieces. And,...
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...
More than 1,000 students in Greater Augusta get free school supplies
AUGUSTA, Maine — More than 1,000 students, from kindergarten through grade 12, stopped by the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday to pick up free school supplies. The Greater Augusta Area Back to School Program held the annual backpack giveaway to get kids ready for the upcoming school year. Students...
Portland councilors to vote on affordable housing project on Munjoy Hill
PORTLAND, Maine — An affordable housing project was among several hot topics Portland city councilors were expected to address during their scheduled meeting Monday night. One proposal that awaits a council vote is a project that would include tearing down a former American Legion building at 42 Atlantic St. to construct 30 affordable housing units.
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