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Wiscasset’s Polewarczyk seeks re-election to House
Serving in Maine's 131st Legislature as the Representative for District 47, which includes the towns of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset, has proven to be an incredible adventure. I am seeking to continue that adventure and make use of that experience gained, in a second term. My first term was...
UMaine trustees authorize Hutchinson Center sale, to identify buyer in the coming weeks
At their regular meeting July 15 in Orono, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allow the University of Maine to sell the Frederick Hutchinson Center in Belfast, according to a UMaine announcement. The Center closed last August after 23 years of educational service to the...
Brett Meservey Scores First Career MRS Victory at Wiscasset Speedway
After battling the weather for nearly a month, Wiscasset Speedway was finally able to get in a full program on Saturday night as they hosted all Group 1 divisions plus the visiting Milton CAT Modified Racing Series. It was also the first Fan Appreciation night of the season and drivers participated in an on-track autograph session prior to the start of the racing action.
Tri for a Cure team arrives at starting line in South Portland by boat
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's Total Coverage spotted a unique arrival at the Tri for a Cure starting area in South Portland. Jen Belesca and her two teammates arrived by boat Sunday morning from her home on Chebeague Island. "That's the logistically sound way to get here from Chebeague,"...
KELT to fund several George Wright Road projects
Ruth Indrick, project director for Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT), updated the Woolwich selectboard July 11 on changes planned for the lower end of George Wright Road. The multifaceted project which has been in the planning phase the past few years will be funded through a combination of grants totaling about $3.5 million.
Last day of Union Fair, July 14
Today is the last day of the Union Fair/ Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival. Gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. For Family Day (July 14) the fair is offering a Family 4 Pack (or any 4 people in a group). For $75, you’ll get 4 admission tickets plus 2 ride bracelets. You’ll be able to upgrade one or both of the regular admission tickets to include ride bracelet’s for an additional $12 each.
3 arrested after drugs and guns found during traffic stop in Rockland
ROCKLAND (WGME) -- Three people are facing charges after police say they found drugs and guns during a traffic stop in Rockland. Police say they stopped a vehicle that was driving erratically on Route 17 towards Rockland around 11: 30 a.m. on Friday. According to police, the driver, 38-year-old Eliesha...
Houlton Agricultural Fair kicks off on Friday
HOULTON, Maine – The fields have been cut, the schedules are out, cooking contest hopefuls are preparing recipes and organizers are pulling together last minute details for the 2024 Houlton Agricultural Fair. The gates and midway open at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, a date change from the traditional...
Final preparation for 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival underway
YARMOUTH (WGME) - Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The event draws in more than 100-thousand people every year. The parade kicks off on Friday night where our Chief Meteorologist Charlie Lopresti will be there live. There will also be a performance from American Idol's Julia Gagnon...
Benefit Event for Maine Twins Tragically Taken by Rare Virus
Like most parents, Kachira and Amanda were excited to welcome the joy of twins, Torben and Loxley. Shortly after they received their varicella vaccination, also known as the chicken pox vaccine, they were sadly admitted to the hospital. After a stay at Barbara Bush in Portland and then Boston Children's,...
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