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Grant will help Fort Fairfield acquire a police dog
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — A $30,000 grant will bring a canine member to the Fort Fairfield Police Department. The grant will cover the cost of the dog, training, outfitting a cruiser and other associated expenses, Police Chief Matthew Cummings told the Fort Fairfield Town Council on Wednesday. Besides expanding...
Amid rising gun violence in Lewiston, Somali community searches for a way forward
Members of Lewiston's Somali community are mourning the death of 17-year-old Sahal Muridi, whose body was found Sunday night by police who were responding to a 911 call reporting that shots had been fired. The incident is part of what police said is an uptick in violence across the city, and there are fears that young Somali-Americans are getting swept up in it.
Multiple people hospitalized, including 2 infants, after 2-vehicle collision in Woolwich
WOOLWICH (WGME) -- Multiple people have been taken to the hospital, including two infants, following a two-vehicle crash in Woolwich on Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 1 and Montsweag Road around 9:40 a.m. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office says the driver of a Subaru Outback was...
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Garrett Holt Music
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Midcoast Community Chorus offers free series in learning to read music
CAMDEN — Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) is offering three free evening classes in reading and singing music this summer. All classes are scheduled for Wednesdays at 7 p.m., in its meeting space at 58 Bayview Street #5 in Camden. The first class, focusing on rhythm and tempo, will be...
Here’s What is Likely to go into The Former Skowhegan, Maine Drive-In Site
The Skowhegan Drive-In closed on September 23, 2023. The drive-in, which had been in operation for 70 years since its opening in 1953, showed its final films on that date, the Kennebec Journal reported. Since last fall, the longtime outdoor theater has sat vacant just waiting for new life...
Man accused of firing shots following altercation in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Police say a Maine man has been arrested for firing shots in Portland on Friday. Police say they responded to 355 Woodford Street around 7:15 a.m. for a report of shots fired. According to police, 40-year-old Chi Ho of Portland fired a gun after an altercation. Ho...
Sanford High School welcomes back Tracy Gibson as new principal: 'I am honored to be back'
SANFORD, Maine — Tracy Gibson has been named the new school principal of Sanford High School. "Tracy's educational background combined with her practical experiences are a great fit for Sanford High School," said Superintendent Matt Nelson. "We are excited for Tracy to bring her passion for education, leadership skills, and commitment to student success back to Sanford."
Deadline Friday afternoon for Camden property owners to schedule hearings over valuation disputes
CAMDEN — Two weeks ago, Camden property owners received letters from the town office, notifying them of their revised property valuations. A full revaluation took place this past year, pushing Camden’s total valuation to $2.4 billion, up $743 million from the 2023 $1.6 billion in 2023. Now, property...
Massive Halloween Event Returning to Downtown Augusta, Maine
For many Mainers, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Much like Christmas, it is one of those holidays that changes as we age. When we are kids, we are just excited to be able to get bags of candy. When we are young adults, it is a chance to dress up like we never would and get lit. When we settle down and become parents, we live the Halloween fun vicariously through our children.
New boat from anonymous donor enhances Harpswell’s water rescue capabilities
Harpswell first responders now have two locally maintained boats at their disposal to conduct water rescues and other maritime activities, thanks to a new landing craft from an anonymous donor. On Wednesday, July 10, the Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department unveiled its new vessel, a 24-foot Packman workboat made by...
Lee Fire/Rescue hosting benefit dinner for Stacyville Fire Dept.
LEE -- Lee Fire Rescue is hosting a benefit dinner for the Stacyville Fire Department. Stacyville's fire station recently suffered a fire that left the building in disrepair. The spaghetti benefit dinner will be $10 per person on Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at the Lee fire station, and a 50/50 raffle will also be held. Visit the Lee Fire Rescue Facebook page for more.
Take A Cold Plunge This Weekend To Keep Veterans Warm This Winter
It's a "cool" way to support keeping local vets warm this winter. Greater Bangor's first and only floatation therapy center, Float 207, is hosting an event from 10 AM until 4 PM on Saturday, July 20th, that's set to do just that. Roscoe Witham, owner of Float 207, says as...
Northern Light is Moving Out of the Old Miller Drug in Bangor
People who regularly use the Northern Light Pharmacy on State Street in Bangor will eventually see a change in location, but it's just a few doors down. The Location Has Been a Pharmacy Since the Late 1950's When the Millers Opened It. Northern Light took over the building at 210...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
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