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Bangor State Fair returns for 175th year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -It’s weekend one of the Bangor State fair. The fair has been bringing thousands of people together for 175 years. People can enjoy rides, music, food, the demolition derby and more!. During the fair its all things Agriculture inside the Cross insurance center. Attractions like the...
After a 5,000-mile Arctic voyage, historic schooner Bowdoin returns to Maine
CASTINE -- Following a nearly two-month expedition, the historic schooner Bowdoin arrived back in Maine during the morning of Friday, July 26th to a sea of familiar faces. "There's just something special about being out there," said Bowdoin Student Crew member Mackenzie Morin. The Arctic Circle is an icy serenity...
'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,...
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.
Body found in Casco Bay
Maine (WABI) - The Maine Marine Patrol recovered the body of an unidentified man from Casco Bay Friday morning. Marine Patrol was notified by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office of a body in the water approximately 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road on Chebeague Island. According...
Woman Guilty in ‘One of the Largest Embezzlement Cases in Maine’
A 53-year-old woman was found guilty in “one of the largest embezzlement cases in the history of the state of Maine.”. Former Bookkeeper Stole More than $700,000 over Three years. Terri Moulton from Guilford was accused of stealing over $730,000 between January 2019 and February 2022 as the office...
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.
Man arrested after hit-and-run incident in Maine
A man was arrested in Scarborough, Maine after hitting multiple vehicles with his car on Saturday afternoon. Scarborough Police say they responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Gorham Road at around 4:27 p.m. Authorities say they failed to stop the vehicle and then it moved to Black Point...
Google Street View Documents 13 Years of Gas Price Changes in Maine
I use Google Maps and its companion Google Street View every day in one way or another. It's amazing how far technology has come a long way since we had a folded map in the glove compartment that we used to navigate, or even the Grand Daddy of Maine maps, The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer.
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