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An anti-government group is recruiting in northern Maine
Ads and small public events attempting to recruit members for an anti-government group have been popping up in obscure Aroostook and Penobscot County locations, though it’s unclear how big a reach the organization has nationwide and if it’s gaining traction in Maine. Tactical Civics has been listed as...
Teams eye $100K in Tuna Challenge prizes
With more teams, more prize money and more events, the 2024 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge promises to be the largest yet. In its third year, 90 teams will compete Sept. 2-5 for a combined $100,000 in prize money. The winning team will take home $40,000, while second place will earn...
Author talk with Matt Cost Sept. 12
Southport Memorial Library is pleased to welcome he highly acclaimed, award-winning author of the Mainely Mystery series, Matt Cost as its next author/speaker on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Maine-based author Matt Cost was a history major at Trinity College, has owned a mystery bookstore, a video store, and...
Maine’s Most Popular Street for Trick or Treating Won’t Close This Year
Halloween is closer than you think, and one of the most popular places in Maine to trick-or-treat has major changes this year. WMTW reported that the town of Kennebunk won't be closing down Summer Street to traffic this year. If you've ever been Halloweening in Kennbunk, you know how popular...
Rock Row is constructing a medical campus to care for cancer patients
WESTBROOK, Maine — Rock Row Medical Campus is set to open in early 2025. New England Cancer Specialists will provide care to patients at the Rock Row Medical Campus. Rock Row will also bring together an array of local providers, including Saco Bay Physical Therapy, Plastic & Hand Surgical Associates and RAYUS Radiology.
Manchester Fire Chief accused of impersonating police officer resigns
MANCHESTER, Maine (WABI) - The Manchester Fire Chief accused of impersonating a police officer has resigned. According to the Kennebec Journal, Fire Chief Francis Wozniak sent a letter to the town announcing his retirement. It comes after he was placed on administrative leave on June 28 after he was written...
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
Waterville man accused of killing co-worker walks back on not guilty plea
AUGUSTA, Maine — A 21-year-old Waterville man accused of killing his co-worker is walking back on a former plea that he is not guilty of the crime. At the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta Tuesday, Spridal Hubiak said to a judge that he is guilty of murdering 52-year-old Angela Bragg in late December of last year. Court documents obtained by NEWS CENTER Maine earlier this year explained in detail how Hubiak stabbed Bragg at a Damon’s Beverage in Waterville after locking the store’s front doors 45 minutes before closing time.
South Gardiner man accused of killing his father indicted by Kennebec County Grand Jury
SOUTH GARDINER Maine (WABI) - A man accused of killing his father in South Gardiner in July has been indicted by a Kennebec County Grand Jury. Gregory Fisher, 52, is charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. In July, police say they found Alfred Macmaster...
Fugitive from Justice Wanted for Murder Arrested in Maine
A 23-year-old man wanted for murder was arrested Monday as a fugitive from justice in Dexter. Justice Flenory was wanted for murder in Pennsylvania. He was also charged with drug trafficking and aggravated forgery. Taken into Custody in Vehicle. Officers arrested Flenory after reports of two suspicious men in a...
Struggle over future of Belfast’s Hutchinson Center continues with another appeal to UMaine
Last week, the University of Maine said it was sticking with its decision to sell the Hutchinson Center to Calvary Hope Belfast church, despite appeals from two other parties that also held interest in the campus. This week, one of the parties — Future of Hutchinson Center Steering Committee/Waterfall Arts (FHCSC/WA) — remains intent on changing UMaine’s course of action as it files another appeal, this time over the university’s rejection of its Aug. 19 appeal.
Sanford High celebrates its athletic legends: Inaugural Hall of Honor inductees announced
The Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee (established in 2023) is pleased to announce its first class of inductees. These nine inductees include exemplary student-athletes, coaches and community members. They will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. in the Sanford Performing Arts Center. “The legacy that...
Dynamic duo ready to lead Biddeford field hockey this season
BIDDEFORD (WGME) – Last season, the Biddeford field hockey team made it all the way to the Class A South finals before falling to eventual state champ Cheverus. This season, the Tigers are once again loaded with talent, led by their dynamic duo. The Biddeford Tigers are once again...
Bucksport to discuss potential ordinance for dam ownership
BUCKSPORT -- A special meeting is taking place in Bucksport Tuesday night as the town is expected to enact a temporary measure that will prevent the owner of a local dam from ceding ownership. The town council is considering a moratorium that would allow them to develop an ordinance to...
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