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Windham Radio Shack plans to close next week
WINDHAM (WGME) – One of Maine's last Radio Shack locations is set to close in the next week. In an announcement posted on Facebook, the owner of the Windham business, Neil Esposito, said that while the brick-and-mortar store is closing, he will now be offering a concierge ordering service, meaning he will still be available to answer questions, make recommendations and deliver products.
Portland Little League team wins state tournament, heads to regional competition
WINDHAM, Maine (WGME) -- The Portland 12U Little League team has officially won the state title with a score of 1-0 in Windham on Friday. This victory marks the first time since 2007 that a Portland team has won the Little League tournament, and only the sixth time since 1957.
Oversight may have led to Southwest Airlines flight using closed runway at Portland Jetport
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board says that the flight crew of a Southwest Airlines plane that took off from a temporarily closed runway at the Portland Jetport last month did not realize the runway was closed on that day. The Federal Aviation...
Bangor Police Say 10+ More Arrested in the Camp Hope Raid
Bangor Police have released new details about a raid on the Camp Hope Encampment and reveal more arrests. Police Took Precautions After Learning Firearms Were Allegedly Traded for Drugs. An investigation into the sale of narcotics out of a Cleveland Avenue campsite sent the police into the city's largest homeless...
Third Arrest Made In Connection To A Death In Cushing Earlier This Month
A total of three people, so far, have been arrested in connection with the death of a man from Waldoboro earlier in the month. Last week, the State's Chief Medical Officer identified the victim as 45-year-old Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro. First arrested was 41-year-old Mark Gagne, after authorities processed the...
Knox Clinic now accepting new adult counseling patients
ROCKLAND — The Knox Clinic is now accepting new patients aged 18 and older for free counseling services. This opportunity is available to those who are uninsured, underinsured, or members of the dental clinic. “Our dedicated team, including Justine Charbonneau, LMSW-cc, and Reba Richardson, LCPC Intern, is committed to...
Storm system developing this weekend to smack New England coast with whipping winds, gnarly waves
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the evolution of an upper-level low off the mid-Atlantic, which is expected to approach the coast of New England during the early workweek, increasing the chances of unpleasant beach weather.
The Boulos Company introduces Blaze Pizza to ME with 2,920 s/f lease
Scarborough, ME Blaze Pizza is coming to 451 Payne Rd., leasing 2,920 s/f from Miser Investments, LLC. The Boulos Company’s Joe Italiaander and Chris Gallagher arranged the transaction on behalf of Blaze, concluding a multi-year search across the greater Portland market. The location, at the corner of Payne Rd....
South Portland's Riverdale Grade School Playground Closed After 4,000-Gallon Sewage Spill
South Portland residents faced a less-than-pleasant surprise on Thursday when city crews rushed to Riverdale Grade School following reports of raw sewage leaking onto the playground. The playground area, now closed for cleanup, was the site of a substantial sewage spill, estimated at 4,000 gallons. The unwelcome release was contained within an hour, and work is underway to return the area to its former state, according to a release from the Environmental Services.
50th Anniversary Gala Set for Maine’s Longest Running Artists Group
(Portland, ME) The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) will host a 50 year anniversary gala on August 3, 2024 6:00 to 11:00 pm with the theme “Express Yourself” at Merrymeeting Community Center, located at 27 Main Street in Bowdoinham. “The Carlo Pittore Costume Party and Art Auction”...
‘Three Little Bandits’ Rescued: Brunswick, Maine, Police Save Raccoons Trapped in a Dumpster
Three mischievous raccoons found themselves in quite a predicament recently. The small trash pandas had worked their way into a dumpster outside a Brunswick, Maine, business but couldn't find a way to get out, according to a Facebook post from the Brunswick Police Department. Thankfully, Officers Chandler Wyman and Chris...
Pioneer Motel In Edgecomb Gives Up Lodging License
After a state inspection in April found enough violations to declare the property an “imminent health hazard,” the Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb voluntarily gave up its state lodging license, removing itself from state jurisdiction. According to owner James “Jim” Sauvie, although he has addressed the issues cited by...
Berwick tells residents not to drink tap water due to elevated manganese levels
BERWICK (WGME) – Elevated manganese has been a recurring problem in Berwick’s water. Doctors say too much manganese can damage your lungs, liver, kidneys and nervous system. The town is telling customers not to drink the water. Irene Roberge is on the Berwick Water System, but she never...
Art Day in the Park
David Jeannette displays some of his surrealistic paintings. The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring “Art Day in the Park” on Sunday, July 28 in scenic Gateway Park at the corner of Washington Street and Riverside Avenue. Artists and the community are invited to this free event, which will be held from noon to 7 pm.
Another FREE Movie Night Is Coming To Maine Savings Amphitheater
A FREE movie outdoors? Not a bad way to kick off an August weekend!. This summer, it is rare to have a non-concert night on the Bangor Waterfront, especially on a Friday, so get the family together on August 8th, because Bangor Parks and Recreation are teaming up with the Maine Savings Amphitheater, to host a FREE screening of the smash Disney hit "Encanto"
'It's a really fun weekend': The Camden Classics Cup sets sail for eighth year
CAMDEN, Maine — The Camden Classics Cup is in its eighth year with festivities in full swing. The three-day event began on Thursday with the regatta kicking off Saturday at noon. Over the days, events vary from a classic car show, harbor cleanup, and a youth regatta. When Lyman-Morse,...
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