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Old Town-Orono Twins Fall to Skowhegan 5-1 in State Senior Legion Tournament
Despite outhitting Skowhegan 7-4, the Old Town-Orono Twins fell to Skowhegan in the opening round of the State Senior Legion Baseball Tournament at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Sunday, July 28th. Jordan Craft started on the mound for Old Town-0rono pitching 5.1 innings allowing 4 hits and 5 runs, 4...
Northern Light CA Dean Hospital welcomes diabetes provider Fierman
GREENVILLE – Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is pleased to welcome diabetes expert Justine Fierman, APRN-BC, CDCES, to its practitioner team. Fierman, a family nurse practitioner with 27 years of experience, has a passion for excellence in diabetes care and education. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator and has earned an Advanced Diabetes Management certification.
Field Hockey Earns Top GPA in America East for Fourth-Straight Season
Orono, ME - The America East Conference announced on Friday morning that the University of Maine field hockey program earned the top GPA for the 2023-24 Academic Year across all field hockey programs in the conference. The Black Bears, who made it to the America East Semifinals in the fall on the field, earned the title of the top GPA across all America East field hockey programs for 2023-24 as they had a cumulative 3.68 GPA for the year, including six athletes who earned a 4.0 GPA in either the fall or spring semester. This is the fourth-straight year that...
'That's not Portland': TikTok video jokes about Paris Olympics live shot on NEWS CENTER Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — "Hope this helps!" A video posted on social media platform TikTok is certainly raising a few laughs among the news team here at NEWS CENTER Maine, and the outpouring of comments helping to "clarify" where exactly in Maine the footage was shot is just one more reason to love the Pine Tree State.
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Exhibitor applications being accepted for second Rockland Electrification Expo
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is accepting exhibitor applications for the second annual Rockland Electrification Expo, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Harbor Park in Rockland. A rain date for the Expo has been selected for Sunday, September 15.
Trenton Acadians Beat Capital Area 3-0 in Senior Legion Tournament
The Trenton Acadians beat Capital Area 3-0 in the opening game of the Senior Legion State Tournament at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Saturday morning, July 27th. Capital Area outhit the Acadians 5-2 but Trenton scored 1 run in the 2nd inning and 2 runs in the 5th inning. Jackson...
Maine trotters romp and roll at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME — All four $15,000-plus divisions of Maine-sired trotters invaded Cumberland Raceway on Saturday (July 27) with several divisions captured by the usual suspects, yet others seeing some fresh faces emerge. In the pari-mutuel $16,378 Maine Sire Stakes opener, Whatawonder had fans cheering ‘What a horse!’. With...
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.
A cloudy start to your week
PORTLAND, Maine — How’s the weather looking for your Monday? Get the latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski. Wet and humid conditions are expected for the week ahead. A high of 73 with isolated showers is present throughout Maine, bringing short periods of rain. The coast and southern portions of the state will be most impacted.
Cool, cloudy start to the week gives way to more warmth and humidity for Maine
PORTLAND (WGME)--- The work week starts out cool and cloudy in Maine with the chance for some rain. Chances for showers and storms remain in the forecast for much of the week as temperatures climb. Monday will be cool and cloudy. Highs will be mostly in the low 70s with...
Woman Guilty in ‘One of the Largest Embezzlement Cases in Maine’
A 53-year-old woman was found guilty in “one of the largest embezzlement cases in the history of the state of Maine.”. Former Bookkeeper Stole More than $700,000 over Three years. Terri Moulton from Guilford was accused of stealing over $730,000 between January 2019 and February 2022 as the office...
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Body found in Casco Bay
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND -- The Maine Marine patrol recovered the body of an unidentified male from Casco Bay on Friday morning. Marine Patrol say they were notified by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office just after 9:00 a.m. Friday of a body in the water approximately 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road on Chebeague Island.
Party time at Wiscasset’s Old Jail Aug. 10
Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) invites the community to Jailhouse Rock! - an evening of music, dancing, and family games on the grounds of the Old Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 when Leopard Girls, the mid-coast rock and blues band, strikes the first chords on their electric guitars.
BRES students present summer projects
Boothbay Region Elementary School’s first-floor hallway was packed with friends and family on Wednesday, July 24 as students presented their summer projects. These 34 students, ranging from kindergarteners to rising fourth graders, are part of the school’s Title I Summer Program, a four-week experience where they can refresh their skills and prepare for the next school year.
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