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Maine Should Be Aware of This New ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Our Pine Tree State is no stranger to scams, and this one has state police warning residents to stay alert. Scams, unfortunately, are always going to be around, preying on vulnerable people. There are always those who seek to take advantage of others for monetary gain. Scam artists are getting increasingly creative, and their schemes are becoming more advanced.
Cold water risks ahead of the holiday weekend
PORTLAND, Maine — The Fourth of July is when Mainers begin to venture on boats, paddleboards and kayaks. With our coastal waters averaging only 60 degrees, there are some hidden risks that you must be aware of. Harley Lewin is the owner of Nanuq Kayak Shop in Portland, and...
Legendary Maine Beer Company Had a Cameo on Ryan Reynolds’ Popular TV Show, ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
Sometimes, you never know what you might catch while watching a television show or movie. A perfect example of this happened to me while watching the popular reality show, Welcome to Wrexham. The show follows a professional football (or soccer) team in the Welsh town of Wrexham. The team's current...
City of Bath celebrates 50 years of 'Bath Heritage Days'
BATH, Maine — For its 50th year, hundreds celebrated Bath Heritage Days on Thursday to recognize the city's rich, shipbuilding history. Hosted by Main Street Bath, Executive Director Amanda McDaniel said this year is special both for organizers and attendees, who lost two years of the festival due to COVID and last year's festival from rainy weather.
Teens accused of cutting through window of Maine home while people slept inside
ROCKLAND, Maine - Police in Rockland have charged two juveniles who they say broke into a home while people were inside sleeping. Police were called to the South End around 2 a.m. Wednesday for a report of three juveniles breaking into cars. Officers said they identified several unlocked cars that had been gone through, as well as a damaged mailbox.
Scarborough, Maine, Restaurant Closes Permanently Months After Opening
For those that drive down Payne Road in Scarborough towards the Maine Mall, it's one of the most recognizable shops along the strip, standing out amongst big box stores and sprawling hotels. That would be Fresco Del Forno (formerly Pizza Plus), an Italian eatery that featured everything from pizza to...
Search underway in Oxford County for suspect in two violent confrontations
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — Law enforcement officials in Oxford County were searching for a man from Gilead who they say is believed to be armed and dangerous. Jacob McGurn, 28, is alleged to have fired a gun several times during a physical confrontation with an adult male early on July 4 at a residence in the town of Gilead, fleeing the area before law enforcement arrived, according to a news release from the Oxford County Sheriff's Office.
Fort Kent man charged with thefts from UMFK campus
FORT KENT, Maine —Police arrested a 20-year-old Fort Kent man on charges related to the theft of a vehicle and several tools at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, according to Fort Kent Police Chief Michael DeLena. Preston Soucy was arrested on July 1, police said. Police received...
TNT Competitive Edge dance team is heading to national competition
Competitive Edge Dance Team is a group of young dancers based out of TNT Dance Studio, on the Center Road, in Fairfield. The Studio began as Terri’s School of Dance and was founded by Theresa “Terri” Glidden 50 years ago. It is now owned and operated by Terri’s daughter, Tiffany Glidden, and Jesse Klein. They started competitive dancing 30 years ago when Tiffany was a young child and they have continued to build a strong team of competitive dancers ever since. This year is not any different, as they are setting out to take the stage at Dance Ovations Nationals, on Cape Cod, for the week of June 26 – 30. The team has traveled all over New England this year and qualified for this national competition by competing in the regional event in Stratham, New Hampshire, in early May. They have worked all year and engaged in multiple fundraising events to be able to compete at this level.
Thistle Inn serves up win at newest Windjammer Days contest
There was a new event at this year’s Windjammer Days, the server shuffle. Teams of two waitstaff raced down the Footbridge with glasses, champagne flutes and other containers of water on serving trays. Whoever brought back the most liquid in the least time won. With speed and balance, the Thistle Inn team, Amy Stockford and Bianca Bal, took first place beating others from Pier One Pizza, Waves, Carriage House, Whale’s Tale, and Boathouse Bistro. Organizers said they hope to see the event on the menu again at next year’s Windjammer Days.
Big crowds expected in Bar Harbor for Fourth of July, following weekend
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - The Fourth of July and following days in Bar Harbor is regarded at the town’s busiest weekend. “We have a large influx of people that come to Bar Harbor during the Fourth of July because of all the festivities and the great fireworks and just the great terrain. So, it really draws a lot of people. With the great weather this year, I do expect we’ll see record numbers of people in Bar Harbor. All of the restaurants, make reservations, they will be busy for sure, and certainly, book a reservation for bikes if you wanna do that,” explained Peter York, Co-owner, Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop.
Wiggly Bridge Distillery returns with new expansion plans amid whiskey fungus concerns
YORK, Maine — Wiggly Bridge Distillery returned to the town’s Planning Board with a proposed expansion, this time promising not to store aging whiskey barrels in any new structure. The family-owned distillery on Route 1 has grown in the last decade to become an award-winning spirit maker. Father and son owners David Woods and David Woods II say they need more space to keep growing. ...
Portland police officer, former chief climb Mount Katahdin in memory of fallen officers
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Portland police officer and former Portland police chief recently climbed Mount Katahdin in memory of those who have died for our country. Officer Les Smith and former Portland Police Chief Frank Clark climbed the mountain wearing the names of 20 officers listed on the Portland Police Honor Roll.
South Portland leaders deny proposal to turn school building into transitional housing
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The South Portland city council effectively rejected a proposal to turn the old Mahoney Middle School building into transitional housing for asylum seekers. The school has been vacant for more than a year, since students moved out last June. Since it's closed, the city has been debating a permanent use for the building.
Clinton celebrates July 4th in a big way
CLINTON, Maine (WABI) - The Central Maine Fourth of July celebration in Clinton continued on Thursday. Festivities began Tuesday and have brought in folks from surrounding towns for the fun. ”You get to enjoy the entertainment that they have, you get to enjoy the enjoy the concerts, you get to...
Troopers detail shooting of man
BARRYVILLE – An Augusta, Maine man is in stable condition at an area hospital after a state trooper shot him on Tuesday. On July 2 at about 2:15 p.m., troopers in Sullivan County responded to a report of a suspicious man in a vehicle at a business on Route 97 in Barryville. When police located the man, he told them he had a gun and that he would shoot the troopers.
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