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Proposal to upgrade several Gray-New Gloucester school spaces to be on November ballot
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Wednesday is the first day of school for some in Gray-New Gloucester, where the high school is by far the oldest and least renovated building in the district. A proposal to upgrade several spaces is on the November ballot. The proposed school improvements will appear on three...
Eric Darling's recycled rope art drifts into Rockport library in September
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library will be hosting a show of work from Maine artist Eric Darling’s Drift Rope Project from September 5 - 27. Darling recycles cords of discarded pot warp from the lobstering industry and transforms them into vibrant and durable works of fine art.
Cary building raffle goes to Caribou woman, proceeds benefit cancer center
CARIBOU, Maine – Tracy Emery of Caribou is the winner of a storage building that was raffled to benefit the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center. The winning ticket was drawn on Saturday, August 17 at Cary Medical Center’s 100th Anniversary Picnic. The raffle which began in June raised nearly $15,000.
Washington Academy’s Colby Moholland commits to Maine baseball
EAST MACHIAS, Maine (WABI) - Washington Academy first baseman and corner outfielder Colby Moholland has committed to the Maine Black Bears before his junior year with the Raiders. He’s looking forward to his future in a Maine uniform. “It’s something I always wanted to do since I was a...
News and notes from the Community Center
Wow! The weather gods are behaving! What a beautiful weekend we had last weekend! Gotta keep our fingers crossed for this coming week. May have a few sprinkles, but still nice late summer weather! Now’s the time to get out and play. Keep it up. The Lobster Raffle will...
A Maine nursing home owner has been in the business for nearly 50 years. He wants out.
As president of Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, Phil Cyr begins each morning walking the hallways, greeting every employee by name. The walls of the Aroostook County nursing home are full of local historical images compiled by Cyr’s daughter and nature photos taken by his older brother, Paul. The...
UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in September
STATEWIDE -- The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a two-part online info session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. According to a release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the sessions will be from 6-7PM on September 18th and 25th. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey”...
Maine Weather: Clear Skies Thursday, Scattered Showers Loom Over Labor Day
Caribou, ME – Sunshine and cool weather are forecasted for Caribou today, marking the start of a pleasant Labor Day weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 70°F Thursday, with clear skies dominating the day. Friday looks even warmer, with a high of 75°F and continued sunshine.
Maine Lobsterman & TikTok Star Profiled On ‘CBS Saturday Morning’
Maine has a lot of social media stars on TikTok. Chef Adam Libby, and Tatum Talks, are two who are visiting the upcoming Bangor Comic & Toy Con. They have a combined 6.4 million followers, but there is another influencer who is "making waves" on several platforms. Jacob Knowles has...
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
Maine GOP blames Democrats for increase in local property taxes
GORHAM (WGME) – Members of Maine’s Republican Party were in Gorham Wednesday, addressing ways to lower property taxes there. One representative said the town is one of many across the state to see a noticeable jump in property taxes. "Property taxes are going up all across the state,...
Growing presence of xylazine found among fatal overdose data in Maine draws concern
PORTLAND, Maine — The growing presence of the drug xylazine circling Maine's illicit drug supply is causing concern as public health experts work to reverse the opioid crisis in the state. According to the Maine Drug Data Hub, 17 percent of fentanyl overdose deaths in Maine have also included...
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