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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...
Protestors disrupt Bath Iron Works' christening of its new Navy vessel on Saturday
Bath Iron Works christened the Navy's new guided missile destroyer the USS Patrick Gallagher on Saturday. The ship is named for Cpl. Patrick Gallagher, an Irish citizen who received the Navy Cross for bravery while a U.S. Marine fighting in Vietnam. During the event a group of Pro-Palestinian protestors sat...
Ellsworth Bike Party looks to welcome cyclists
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A handful of cyclists from the Ellsworth area meet every month to take in the city on two wheels. “I used to ride my bike a lot in England, but England was very flat, and everywhere it’s kind of close together. The towns are not far apart. So, when I moved to Maine, it was quite a shock that there’s big distances between places and it’s very hilly and I wasn’t really enjoying biking. I felt like there was a lot of traffic and there weren’t other people riding bikes and I really thought ‘Oh, it would be nice to make Ellsworth more bike friendly,’” explained Ellsworth Bike Party Organizer, Alice Slater.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Two men missing from Long Creek Youth Development Center
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - South Portland police are searching for two young men after responding to an apparent escape from Long Creek Youth Detention Center. Police say they were called to Long Creek for the apparent escape just after 7:30 p.m. Friday. “Minutes later, police responded to a separate...
One Injured & 4 Displaced after House Fire in Presque Isle, Maine
One person was injured and four people were displaced Friday after a house fire at 42 DuPont Drive in Presque Isle. Fire Happened around 2 am and “Reflashed” Later. The Presque Isle Fire Department said the fire happened around 2 am. Smoke detectors alerted the tenants to the blaze. The fire “reflashed” around 11:57 am, causing smoldering and smoke, said WAGM News.
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