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Windham Police Department receives grant to enforce underage drinking laws
Underage drinking is a problem all over the United States, and the quiet, peaceful state of Maine is no exception. To help fight against this problem, the Windham Police Department has recently received a grant to reduce underage drinking. The Windham Police Department has partnered with Dirigo Safety LLC in...
Maine basketball star Cooper Flagg gets high praise from NCAA coaches
Maine-native and basketball phenom Cooper Flagg has yet to play a minute in college but Division 1 coaches already view the incoming Duke freshman as the best collegiate player in the nation. CBS Sports anonymously polled more than 100 Division 1 college basketball coaches and 36 percent of them named...
Maine credit expert shares tips on protecting your information if leaked
PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine credit expert shared advice for consumers following an alleged data breach containing billions of Americans' personal information nationwide. Filed in the State of Florida, a lawsuit alleged owners of the website "National Public Data" were involved in a data breach that occurred in April of 2024; something the company has confirmed in a letter on its website.
Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
99-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor’s Band Brings a Night of Reflection and Music to Maine
There is no denying the power of music. That is certainly the case when it comes to the life and career of Saul Dreier. The 99-year-old has credited music as being one of the most important parts of his long life: a life that tested his strength and resilience beyond what we can only imagine. You see, Saul is a survivor of the Holocaust.
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
Maine schools work to fill staffing positions before classes start
PORTLAND (WGME) -- School is almost back in session, but as students get ready for the classroom, will there be enough staff to support them?. A number of districts still have openings, with classes starting in less than two weeks for some areas. “I think the stars aligned for us...
Rare find: Father-son lobstermen pull calico lobster from Maine water
WELLS, Maine (WMTW) - Another uniquely colored lobster has been pulled from Maine waters. Sarah Seale shared a picture with Maine’s Total Coverage of a calico lobster that her husband, Josh, and son, Zach, who is a junior lobsterman, caught on Wednesday. Their boat operates out of Wells Harbor.
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
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