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Hazy Sunshine Expected Again Tomorrow, with Smoky Skies Lasting into the Weekend
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Thursday. After another day with filtered sunshine across the county today, enough instability has built up in the atmosphere, resulting in showers and thunderstorms moving through the region this evening. Showers are working their way from northeast to southwest, an uncommon movement for shower activity in the region. Showers are expected to taper off just after midnight tonight, with hazy sunshine returning to the forecast tomorrow as high pressure takes control. This means sunshine going into the weekend, with smoky skies continuing concerns for air quality.
Court holds plea and sentencing hearings for Plummer
A Boothbay Harbor man accused of participating in a March 2023 shooting at Campbell Creek Housing Complex has plea and sentencing hearings set for 1 p.m. Sept. 23 in Lincoln County Superior Court. Matthew A. Plummer, 41, of Boothbay Harbor was arrested on March 19, 2023 for aggravated attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, police standoff and violating conditions of release. His plea and sentencing hearings also include other charges dating from 2018 to 2020.
Carly Pearce Performing a Free Concert in Freeport, Maine, This Weekend
If you are a country fan and looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend, you can check out another great free show at L. L. Bean. As part of the Maine retail giant's summer concert series, Carly Pearce will be taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 17th.
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival celebrates weekend launch
LEWISTON (WGME) -- For months, the fate of the annual Lewiston-Auburn balloon festival was up in the air, after organizers for the original festival, known for years as the "Great Falls Balloon Festival,” cancelled their event for several reasons. However, the cities of Lewiston and Auburn worked together this...
Rusty buses in Brunswick; how the school district is dealing with it
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Brunswick Transportation Department is raising concerns about some of the district school buses in need of serious repairs. One of the mechanics, Donald Hilton, stood before the school board showing the severe rust damage on some of the vehicles. Hilton says, "The floors are completely gone.”
Select Board to set FY25 tax rate, take next steps on Fairgrounds bathrooms at August 19 meeting
The Select Board will set the tax rate for the coming year at their August 19 meeting. Also on the agenda are awarding the contract to install a septic system for bathrooms at the Fairgrounds and considering draft bid documents to construct the Fairgrounds bathroom and storage building. The meeting...
Wiscasset man, a retired reporter, writes book detailing Lewiston tragedy
LISBON, Maine — A man from Wiscasset has written a book about the Lewiston shooting, which is now being sold online and in stores in Maine. Robert Conlin is a former newspaper reporter who spoke with shooting victims' family members, as well as Robert Card's family and friends. In...
Man faces domestic violence charge after shooting woman in Lewiston, police say
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges, including domestic violence, in connection with a Lewiston shooting that left a woman seriously injured, according to police in the Maine city. The Lewiston Police Department said the shooting happened at about 2 a.m. Friday at 100 Blake St.,...
Independent commission investigating Lewiston mass shooting to release its final report next Tuesday
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - The Independent Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Tragedy in Lewiston has revealed when it will be releasing its final report on the October 2023 mass shooting in Maine’s second-largest city. Commission chair Dan Wathen announced Friday that the Lewiston Commission is set to...
“Creations in Cushing” Opens August 30
(Cushing, ME) Arts In The Barn/Cushing Historical Society presents “Creations in Cushing”, an arts and crafts community exhibition where anything goes. Sculpture, photographs, paintings, found object assemblages, jewelry, weaving and of many other mediums are featured. This community fair is the last show of the Arts In The Barn/Cushing Historical Society season.
Ding, ding: The bell is back in place at iconic Maine lighthouse
BRISTOL, Maine — Repair work is progressing on the Bell House at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol after it waslargely destroyed in a storm in January, and a key part of the house is now back in place: the bell. Bristol Parks and Recreation announced Friday morning that the...
‘Art for Art’s Sake’ Aug. 23-25
The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously provided just the right space for this show, Art For Art’s Sake. This year opening is Friday,...
Five People Arrested and Multiple Drugs Seized in Maine
Five people were arrested and a large amount of drugs were seized after a search warrant was executed at 149 College Street in Lewiston on Friday. The Lewiston Police Department said “this is the 4th warrant at this address in 9 months, as part of an ongoing drug investigation.”
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