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Local Democratic Party leaders hold canvassing event in Lewiston as support for Harris ramps up
As support for Vice President Kamala Harris continues to grow ahead of the 2024 presidential election, local Democrats held a canvassing event in Lewiston Sunday. Attendees included members from Maine's Harris for President campaign, local labor leaders, and was led by Democratic Party leaders including Maine Senate President Troy Jackson and former Secretary of Labor Tom Perez.
Total Maine July 28, 2024: US Army Reserve report on Lewiston gunman scrutinized
PORTLAND, Maine — In this edition of Total Maine, we delve into the U.S. Army Reserve’s report on its management of concerns related to the eventual Lewiston mass shooter. Norah Hogan conducts an exclusive interview with Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Skolfield, who has faced criticism for not removing Robert Card’s weapons during wellness checks at his residence.
The 48 hours of chaos after Maine's deadliest mass shooting raise questions about police training
Police had already searched dozens of trailers in the crowded recycling center parking lot when they rolled up one final door and saw the bloody combat boots that would mark the end of Maine's two-day nightmare. The shooter, who had killed 18 people and wounded 13 more in Lewiston, was...
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Wireless Zone stores across the state hold backpack giveaway
BANGOR -- The return to class is right around the corner for many Maine kids, but some retailers are helping take care of their back-to-school needs before they hit the books this fall. On Sunday, Wireless Zone stores across the state hosted an annual backpack giveaway. In Bangor, community members...
Maine celebrates 35th Open Farm Day, highlighting agriculture's role in economy
GRAY (WGME) - On Sunday, folks got a taste of farm life for the 35th annual “Maine Open Farm Day.”. Agriculture is one of the key components to the state's 100-billion-dollar economy and provides a half a million jobs, according to Maine.Gov. 18 acres of land and woods, dairy...
Three Arrested with Large Amount of Cash after ATM Theft in Maine
Two men and one woman were arrested Thursday after stealing an ATM from inside a business in Wayne. The ATM was stolen from Tubby’s Ice Cream shop on Main Street and later located in a vacant lot in Livermore Falls. Suspects Located with Large Amount of Money from ATM.
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