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'We're alright:' Captain, crew recall terrifying boat fire aboard Portland fishing vessel
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A fire at sea forced the crew of a Portland fishing vessel to abandon ship Sunday night. The fishing boat "Three Girls" caught fire around 9 p.m. Sunday while the crew was getting ready to haul in their nets. They had just minutes to get into an...
When Will Bangor, ME See Snow? A Look at This Season’s First Flakes
Maybe you like winter, maybe you don't. I think I'd enjoy winter a little more if we didn't get quite as much snow. But hey... We live in Maine, so we get what we get. Sometimes it's a brutal winter, sometimes it's next to nothing. Like in the 23/24 snow season, we didn't get squat. And what we did get, all seemed to fall in the first two weeks of Spring.
GSA to announce major investments in clean construction projects in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The General Services Administration (GSA) will announce on Wednesday major investments in clean construction projects in Maine. The projects are aimed to combat climate change and create new jobs. This is part of President Joe Biden's “Investing in America” agenda. The Biden-Harris Administration will be...
Maine Community Group Reports Surge in Coyote & Bobcat Daytime Sightings
I know what you’re thinking: “We’re in Maine, of course we’re going to see and hear bobcats and coyotes!”. You’re right. But recently, one Maine town has seen more during the day than usual. The Greene Village Facebook Group has actively spotted coyotes and bobcats, and are sharing the animals' locations with residents.
Maine police academy proposes sweeping changes to expand oversight of officers
Maine police and corrections officers can currently sexually harass their colleagues, ridicule people based on their race or disabilities without jeopardizing their license to serve in law enforcement.
Community members concerned about heavy turnover at RSU 21 schools
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Community members are concerned about what the upcoming school year holds for students who attend RSU 21 schools as the district continues to lose staff members ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. RSU21 includes Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. According to the district's communication specialist Matthew Shinberg,...
Mainer Famous for Flub of ‘Buttery Flaky Crust’ Has Died
Jack Palmer from Hermon, Maine, who couldn't say "buttery, flaky crust", has passed. He will have a place in the hearts of not only Mainers, but nearly seven million people who watched the outtakes of the famous Dysart’s commercial. Jack was 86 years old. If you don't remember (or...
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