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Maine man accused of choking, threatening to kill woman in Farmington
FARMINGTON (WGME) -- A Maine man has been accused of trying to strangle his father's girlfriend at a home in Farmington following an argument about chores. According to the Sun Journal, police responded to a home on Weeks Mills Road on Monday where they arrested 33-year-old Nicholas Smith of Farmington. He was charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for part of Somerset County, including Skowhegan
GRAY, Maine — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for an area in south-central Somerset County in west-central Maine. The warning, which is set to expire at 7 p.m. Wednesday, includes the communities of Skowhegan, Madison, Bingham, Norridgewock, Anson, Cornville, Athens, Embden, Brighton Plantation, Solon, Concord and Starks.
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.
Surprise! Wiscasset’s Simmons wins leadership award among Maine town, city, county management peers
Wiscasset Town Manager Dennis Simmons on Wednesday, Aug. 14 won Maine Town, City & County Management Association (MTCMA)’s Leadership Award. In a surprise that town officials worked for weeks to keep from Simmons after Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky got word July 31 of the win, Simmons received the honor at MTCMA’s annual luncheon at Sunday River.
PQI Prepares Switch from United to Jet Blue
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - With less than a month away until Jet Blue takes over Essential Air Service at Presque Isle International Airport, airport employees are preparing for United’s last flight and Jet Blue’s first. Starting September 6th Jet Blue will be serving Presque Isle International Airport. Connecting the county’s air travelers to their destinations through Boston Logan Airport.
Something New is Coming to Target Near the Maine Mall in South Portland
Target has been in the news a lot over the past six months as they continue to evolve their stores and shopping experience in hopes of keeping customers happy. It all started with Target changing how their self-checkout lanes work. It's now a 10-items-or-less process, and the majority of customers have enjoyed the change (as long as the self-checkout registers stay in working order).
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...
Dogs taken from Coastal Dreams Rescue may soon be up for adoption
BUCKSPORT -- The Maine Department of Agriculture has offered more information surrounding the recent Coastal Dreams Rescue and Sanctuary investigation. According to a statement from the Maine Department of Agriculture Director of Communications, Jim Britt, the Animal Welfare Program relocated twenty seven dogs from Coastal Dreams Rescue and Sanctuary in Bucksport.
‘Not enough resources’: Portland man killed by train suffered from schizophrenia, father says
PORTLAND, Maine — It has been just over a week since a 34-year-old Portland man wasstruck and killed by an Amtrak Downeaster train. Police say the man, Brett Staples, was trespassing on the tracks, but his family is searching for answers and hoping his tragic story can bring about positive change.
Washburn August Festival will celebrate veterans, community
A one-person play and the dedication of a new tribute at the Washburn Area Veterans Memorial Park will be among highlights of the town’s summer festival. The Washburn August Festival is slated this year from Friday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 18. The weekend draws people from around The...
Meet 'Optimus Grime': Portland's transformer in the trash game
PORTLAND (WGME) – Portland's new electric trash truck now has a name!. Following a naming contest, the trash truck was dubbed “Optimus Grime” after the character Optimus Prime from the Transformers franchise. The truck cost more than $680,000, which came from capital improvement funds and outside funds.
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