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Oakland holds Memorial Day ceremonies, parade
OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - ”It’s up to us to use the gifts secured by those who made the ultimate sacrifice to do as much good as possible and honor a debt that can never be repaid,” said David Germain of American Legion Post 51, during his speech at Oakland’s Memorial Hall.
Through rain or shine, Newport's Memorial Day parade marches down Main Street
NEWPORT -- Newport's Memorial Day parade was going to happen rain or shine according to one organizer, and they stuck true to their word. Members of Barrows Skidgel American Legion Post 105, along with Troop and Pack 63, local first responders, and more made their way down Main Street. With...
Mobilize Recovery Maine gives out free Narcan door-to-door in Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine — Members of Mobilize Recovery Maine and volunteers went to neighborhoods in Waterville to distribute free Narcan to residents and teach them how to use it. "We're trying to get some people to save lives," Jon Reynolds, community organizer for Mobilize Recovery said. Narcan is a nasal...
Environmentalists advocate for removal of four Kennebec River dams
AUGUSTA, Maine — Everett “Brownie” Carson was skeptical when approached to join a group of fishermen fighting for the removal of Edwards Dam in 1988. The dam had generated electricity from the Kennebec River’s current for almost 75 years, and Carson, then the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s director, wondered if federal officials would opt to end the status quo.
Waterville first responders highlighted in 'Pride In Duty' photography exhibit
WATERVILLE, Maine — A recent Colby College graduate, who is also a firefighter, highlighted Waterville Fire and Rescue in her senior art exhibit. You may have heard the adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Studio art major Morgan Cheney embodied this by capturing the day-to-day of first...
Two injured in rollover crash involving garbage truck in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Maine — Two people were brought to the hospital following a rollover crash in Fairfield involving a garbage truck Thursday afternoon. Around 3 p.m., Fairfield police and rescue crews responded to Norridgewock Road for a crash involving a pickup truck and a garbage truck, a news release from the Fairfield Police Department said.
Appeal denied for Waterville man convicted of murdering mother of his children
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A Waterville man, who is serving 42 years in prison for killing the mother of his two children, has had his murder conviction appeal denied. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld Nicholas Lovejoy’s conviction and sentence on Thursday. Lovejoy pleaded guilty to murdering his longtime girlfriend,...
GoldStars Tribute Wall comes to Augusta for Memorial Day
AUGUSTA -- All weekend long, Mainers have been stopping by a tribute wall at the Elks Lodge in Augusta to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The GoldStars Tribute Wall is a traveling memorial to honor those who died protecting our freedoms. The wall is made up of 7,200...
Girl seriously injured during incident at Waterville bridge, police say
WATERVILLE, Maine — A girl was airlifted to a hospital Monday after she was seriously injured during an incident Monday in Waterville. It happened shortly before 4 p.m. near the area of Two Cent Bridge at the Head of Falls along the Kennebec River, Waterville police said in a release Tuesday. Emergency officials said in the release they believed the girl may have been experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.
New Bookshop Opens in Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, a few new businesses are opening on Main Street in Waterville, including the new location for Oliver and Friends Bookshop. They’re now officially open and kicking off their first day by donating 10% of their Friday sales. “We’re...
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