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AgeWise Maine Initiative recognized for vaccination outreach
BIDDEFORD — The AgeWise Maine Initiative and USAging in Washington, D.C. have been awarded the 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit for their work through the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. The AgeWise Maine Initiative is a collaboration of Maine’s five Area...
Maine CDC identifies rare disease in wild bird
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) announced Tuesday that a wild turkey from Burnham tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). According to a release from the Maine CDC, This is the first...
Yankees Rehab Three Starters in Portland, Patriots Lose 2-1
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 2-1 on Friday night at Hadlock Field. The loss drops the Somerset Patriots to 5.5 games back of the Sea Dogs for first place in the second half standings with 20 games remaining in the regular season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Over the first four games of the Patriots’ series in Portland, Somerset’s pitching staff has thrown to a 1.31 ERA, allowing 5 ER in 34.1 IP with 14 H and 44 K. In nine games since...
Covered Bridge Collapsed and Truck Fell into River in Maine
An overweight gravel truck fell through Babb’s Covered Bridge in Windham and crashed into the Presumpscot River around 12:45 pm Friday. The driver, 37-year-old Joshua Polewarzyk from Limington, had minor injuries and was able to get out of the F750 truck. Police said “Excessive Weight” Caused Collapse.
New UNH poll highlights Mainers’ views on Senate race, housing, popular vote and more
Independent Angus King is favored in his reelection bid for his U.S. Senate seat among the three candidates in that race, a new poll finds. While he doesn’t currently have a majority of likely voters in Maine, 43% said they would vote for King “if the election were held today,” according to The Pine Tree […]
Beloved Central Maine Bar Owner, Known for Kindness, Passes Away Suddenly
The last year has been tough for the Lebel family. As many people know, in October 2023, the family's business, Schemengees Bar & Grille, was one of the sites of the worst mass shooting in Maine history. Ten of the eighteen people who were killed that night were customers of Schemengees.
Celebrities Already Lining Up for 2025 Maine Golf Benefit
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds recently hit the links in Maine for one heck of a benefit tournament. After a successful first year, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment once again hosted Drive Fore Kids, a celebrity golf tournament that benefits local charities. The tournament was held at the Falmouth Country Club, just a short drive from Portland.
Pedestrian safety improvements made in Monument Square Park
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Portland has recently made improvements to Monument Square Park to make it safer for people walking and enjoying the area. That means the parking for business owners, loading and delivery needs, and public parking will be restricted in the area. The Assistant City Manager Greg Jordan...
Dinosaurs roar into Portland with 'Jurassic Quest' at Cross Insurance Arena
PORTLAND (WGME) - Well, there's good news for all the local "Jurassic Park" fans out there- dinosaurs have come to Portland. The traveling and interactive exhibit "Jurassic Quest" opened to the public Friday at Cross Insurance Arena. The hands-on and educational experience showcases realistic looking dinosaur attractions that move and...
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