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Portland man at risk of eviction continues the fight to keep his childhood home
PORTLAND, Maine — We have an update on a story we brought you in July about a Portland man who has been fighting to keep his childhood home. Darryl Crabtree, 60, has cognitive challenges and helped take care of his elderly parents for years in their home on Maine Avenue until they both passed away.
Here's a look at the new route for the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival parade
LEWISTON, Maine — Organizers of the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival are letting the public know that the annual event's parade will have a new route this year. The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday from the intersection of Main and Elm streets in Auburn and will head through New Auburn on its way to Lewiston.
Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
DEP extends deadline for review Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion
AUGUSTA - The deadline for completing the review of an application to expand the state owned Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town has been extended. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection says the expansion is an important issue for the state and many members of the public. They say the...
Round Pond Players Coming to Bremen Union Church
Members of the Round Pond Players will perform at the Bremen Union Church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. There will be an intermission for snacks. The informal group has grown over the last few years into a pick-up music group that helps new musicians in the area make connections with more established musicians. It is always great fun to play with other musicians and learn new songs.
From grand launch to quick capsize off Cape Henlopen: Disastrous voyage of F. D. Hodgkins
“Successfully launched today from the yard of J, M. Grant, in Ellsworth,” the Portland [Maine] Daily Press announced on Nov. 17, 1883, the schooner F. D. Hodgkins. As with many ship launches, dignitaries were invited to ride aboard the vessel as it splashed into the water. In this case, one of Maine’s United States senators, Eugene Hale, and his family enjoyed the short ride as the schooner was launched. Maiden voyage to Haiti, passing by the Delaware...
Sun, clouds, and a few more late day showers or storms
Another round of showers and storms is expected on Thursday, with some improvement anticipated by Friday. This weekend may bring more periods of unsettled weather, continuing into early next week. Hurricane Ernesto is projected to pass offshore late this weekend and into Monday, leading to increasing swells and dangerous rip currents from Saturday through midweek next week.
'Shock to the system': Homeowners in sticker shock over South Portland property tax bills
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- Many homeowners in South Portland are in for a shock when they open this year’s tax bill. After a revaluation, property taxes are going up for many. South Portland’s tax assessor Brent Martin blames the home value hikes on the real estate market. Like many other areas in Maine, home values have skyrocketed over the past five years.
Maine Educators celebrated in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Live and Work in Maine celebrated Maine Educators Wednesday!. Educators were invited to Bangor’s Fielder’s Choice for free ice cream, swag and discounted mini golf. People were encouraged to bring their families to celebrate the approaching school year. The event also provides resources and...
Missing 15-year-old boy has been located, York County Sheriff's Office says
YORK COUNTY, Maine — The York County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night a missing teenager has been found. The missing 15-year-old boy had last been seen Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from the sheriff's office. He had historically gone to a friend's house, but did not...
Maine man accused of choking, threatening to kill woman in Farmington
FARMINGTON (WGME) -- A Maine man has been accused of trying to strangle his father's girlfriend at a home in Farmington following an argument about chores. According to the Sun Journal, police responded to a home on Weeks Mills Road on Monday where they arrested 33-year-old Nicholas Smith of Farmington. He was charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
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