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Scary! Impaired Person Jumped On a Passing Car’s Roof in Rockland
Rockland Police say a person under the influence of drugs jumped onto a passing car, climbing onto the roof. The incident happened during a weekend that Rockland Police say included multiple reports of overdoses. In this case, a person who was allegedly using illegal drugs had stopped traffic. As vehicles attempted to slowly edge past the impaired person, the suspect suddenly jumped on the hood of one of the vehicles and then climbed onto the roof.
Bangor has to replace its new public bathrooms
BANGOR (BDN) -- Bangor’s four public bathrooms will be removed and sent back to the manufacturer after the city found they don’t meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The error was in schematics prepared by a third party firm, which were given to the manufacturer to construct...
Maine Authorities Confirm Body Found in Casco Bay was from Bow
A body recovered from Casco Bay at the end of July has been positively identified by the Maine Medical Examiner as 31-year-old Bow native Edward Berke. Berke, an alumnus of Bow High School, was on a boating trip with three others when the Coast Guard received a distress call on July 4th reporting Berke had fallen overboard near Clapboard Island.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Baker Newman Noyes will change up its leadership structure next year
Baker Newman Noyes, the second-largest accounting firm in Maine, will transform its leadership structure following the exit of Dayton Benway, who plans to retire at the end of the year. Benway led the Portland-based firm for six years as managing principal. He previously led and served in the firm’s health...
Boothbay Harbor eyes town equipment, parking upgrades
Boothbay Harbor selectmen on Aug. 12 approved several purchases, including equipment for the public works and fire departments. The board also moved ahead on constructing electric vehicle charging stations in the town hall lot. The board approved a purchase order for a public works street sweeper. According to Town Manager...
Bangor Comic & Toy Con’s ‘Turtle Shell-A-Bration’ In October
Cowabunga! You can meet all 4 Ninja Turtles from the original 1990 movie!. The Bangor Comic & Toy Con is back for 2024, on Friday, October 4th-Sunday, October 6th, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Each year, this event gets bigger and better. You may remember last fall, when...
SAD 4 officials watching athletic participation numbers
GUILFORD — On Monday, Aug. 19 fall sports practices for high school and middle school teams begin across Maine. In SAD 4 roster numbers have been dwindling in some sports in recent years, as has the district-wide student enrollment, and administrators will be monitoring how many athletes come out for the teams to see if the squads have the depth for a full season and if not what may need to be done.
Strong storms rumble through parts of Maine on Thursday
PORTLAND (WGME)--- Showers and stormsare likely in Maine on Thursday, and some could be strong to severe. Quieter weather then returns for the end of the week and the weekend. We'll be mainly cloudy Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Showers and storms are possible all day,...
GSA to announce major investments in clean construction projects in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The General Services Administration (GSA) will announce on Wednesday major investments in clean construction projects in Maine. The projects are aimed to combat climate change and create new jobs. This is part of President Joe Biden's “Investing in America” agenda. The Biden-Harris Administration will be...
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