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A Baby has Died in Maine after being Found Unresponsive
A 1-month-old baby died after being found unresponsive at a home on Emery Street in Biddeford. The Maine State Police said the baby was found unresponsive on June 15 around 11 am. Transported to the Hospital. The baby was taken to Southern Maine Hospital in Biddeford and later transferred to...
Kittery Planning Board- Site Walk Notice- 7/10/2024
Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations and §16.7 General Development Requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, Ian MacKinnon, on behalf of owner/applicant Kittery Motor Inn LLC, is proposing to redevelop the site of a previously existing hotel with a new hotel consisting of 91 rooms and associated parking, located on the property of 85 US Route 1, Map 7 Lot 26, in the Commercial Bypass/Old Post Road (C-3) Zone.
Naples kicks off Fourth of July with family traditions and fireworks at Long Lake
NAPLES (WGME) - Fourth of July celebrations went on all across the lakes region, including Naples, which kicked things off with a parade. Everyone was decked out in their red, white, and blue, thrilled the watch the procession. One such onlooker was Maradith Markham-Burns, a New Hampshire resident who spends...
Oxford County deputies searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ man
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine (WMTW/WABI) - The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they say should be considered armed and dangerous. Jacob McGurn, 28, of Gilead is wanted for at least five charges, according to investigators. That includes reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, terrorizing, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, and driving to endanger.
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July with Bangor-Brewer parade
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor and Brewer were painted red, white and blue Thursday for the annual Fourth of July parade!. Spirits were high with flags waving, onlookers cheering, and music playing to inspire that patriotic feeling. We spoke to some parade-goers to see how they liked the celebration of...
Town of Millinocket forced to hold holiday firework show a day late
MILLINOCKET -- The Fourth of July is known for its parades and of course firework shows, but for some smaller communities, having a large show on the actual holiday is more difficult than you would expect. That's the case for the town of Millinocket. The 'Biggest Small town in Maine'...
Edgecomb approves new fire department ordinance
Not only does Edgecomb have a full-time fire chief, but it also has an official municipal fire department. On July 1, residents voted 21-6 to establish an ordinance creating a municipal fire department. The proposed ordinance was one of four articles on the special town meeting warrant. In May, residents...
Operation Dry Water: Sober boating campaign launches over busy holiday
STANDISH, Maine — Many folks are taking to the water to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Extra law enforcement is out in force to make sure boaters across Maine are celebrating safely. As part of Operation Dry Water, officers are on the lookout for boaters who may be...
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