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Teens arrested for drug trafficking after Portland traffic stop
PORTLAND (WGME) -- An 18-year-old from Yarmouth has once again been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Portland on Monday. A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested. Police say they pulled over a vehicle just after midnight for making an illegal turn. According to police, a person...
Fort Kent gets $500,000 grant for skating rink upgrade
FORT KENT, Maine – The town of Fort Kent was awarded half a million dollars by the Northern Border Regional Commission to upgrade and move its outdoor skating rink. The grant will help support Aroostook County’s outdoor recreation industry, according to a statement from the NBRC. The funding...
Southport Central School honors Gaudette with woodland playground
About 100 people gathered Saturday, July 6 at Southport Central School for the ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony, and grand opening of the new natural woodland playground. Principal Lisa Clarke gave opening remarks and was followed by Sarah Sherman, who gave the dedication speech in honor of Ramona Thompson Gaudette, the school’s cook for 57 years. Steve and Madison Gaudette cut the ribbon.
Maine man accused of leading police on chase
WATERVILLE (WGME) -- A Maine man is accused of leading police on a chase through Waterville and Oakland over the weekend. Police say they tried pull over a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Christopher Ratte of Vassalboro on College Avenue in Waterville on Saturday. However, the driver took off and reportedly...
Boothbay Railway Village: It’s the 60th anniversary!
Boothbay Railway Village was founded by George McEvoy in 1964. It opened for the first time in 1965 on Memorial Day weekend. Many of the buildings were saved from demolition by him, including Freeport Station. which he transported in nine pieces over three days in Feb. 1964, and where visitors buy their tickets; the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall in 1990; and Spruce Point Chapel in 1995.
Two teen stepbrothers die in suspected drowning in Sanford
SANFORD, Maine — Two teenage stepbrothers are believed to have drowned Sunday at a public recreation area in Sanford. The bodies of both boys, ages 16 and 17, were found overnight during a search of a local recreation area after they did not return home for curfew, Sanford police said Monday morning in a news release.
Biddeford to clear homeless camps, opens new emergency shelter
BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- Biddeford officials are clearing out homeless encampments throughout the city. They are asking people who live there to move into a new emergency shelter. Last week, Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman said Seeds of Hope opened its overnight shelter at 35 South Street. About a dozen people have already moved in.
3 Mainers injured in Concord crash
CONCORD (WGME) -- An investigation is underway in Somerset County after a head-on crash left three Mainers injured, including two who suffered life-threatening injuries. According to the Morning Sentinel, the crash happened on Kennebec River road in Concord on Saturday afternoon. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office told the Morning Sentinel,...
2024 Vintage Car Show will award six trophies
The 11th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show volunteers report that 2024 trophies have already arrived due to quick action by the Bristol Town Office staff. Six trophies will be awarded by popular voting including first, second and third place, outstanding motorcycle, staff pick and the coveted “kids pick” trophy decided by young attendees, twelve and under.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Scarborough crash
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) -- A 24-year-old Maine motorcyclist has been seriously injured after police say he was hit by a car in Scarborough on Sunday night. Police say a car crashed into a motorcycle at the intersection of County Road, also known as Route 22, and Saco Street around 9:05 p.m.
Maxwell's closing strawberry farm in Cape Elizabeth after 51 years
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Popular pick-your-own strawberry spot Maxwell's Farm in Cape Elizabeth says it has decided to close after more than five decades in operation. Maxwell's Farm posted on social media Sunday announcing 2024 will be the strawberry farm's final season after 51 years, citing "no single reason" for its closure, but a "myriad of realities" that had built over time.
Be Ready for an Entirely New Garden Tour Experience
Exciting times ahead-July 18th from 10AM to 4PM, Camden Garden Tour guests will be treated to private and public gardens, a castle and a carriage house. Each property will reflect the unique individuality that makes this Tour a national event. Garden demonstrations and a musical accompaniment in every genre will accentuate the day. TIx are sold online and at local retailers:
Rockport Town Manager’s Report, Update July 8
The following report was submitted by Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke in advance of the Select Board’s July 8 meeting. We completed our election just under a month ago with the results of the races for various positions on the ballot listed below. Over 1,000 voters participated with one-third of that amount voting via absentee.
Bath Heritage Days continue with festivities for the whole family
BATH (WGME) - Bath Heritage Days continued again on Saturday with several festivities for the whole family. That included “Art in the Park," where dozens of vendors and artisans set up for folks to enjoy art, food and live music. There's also plenty of fun and games for the...
Registration open for week of community free blueberry picking at Beech Hill
ROCKPORT — “The ‘Blues’ will be ready early again this year,” said Coastal Mountains Land Trust, in a news release. CMLT invites everyone to pick berries at Beech Hill Preserve. As CMLT did last year, instead of selling blueberries, it will offer a week of community free picks, from Sunday, July 21 through Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., each day. An evening pick will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5 - 7 p.m.
Rev. Virginia Rickeman at Wilson Chapel July 14
The Rev. Virginia Rickeman will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 14. Jim Swist will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!. Virginia "Ginger" Rickeman grew up in Massachusetts spending summers in Boothbay Harbor. After graduating from Masconomet...
Aroostook County international food festival draws hundreds
HOULTON, Maine – The bidding for Robertino Ridley’s turmeric-based Jamaican curry chicken started at $50 on Saturday evening. And the bids kept rising, $150, $160, $200, $240, bringing one of the highest live auction bids at the International Food Festival in Houlton. “So much effort goes behind everything...
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