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3 charged in connection with vehicle burglaries in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD (WGME) -- Multiple people are facing charges in connection with almost a dozen vehicle burglaries in Fairfield. Fairfield police say they were called to help Waterville police around 6 a.m. on Wednesday with a report of suspicious activity on College Avenue. Officers responded to the area and found two...
Woman dead in rollover crash that shut I-95 in Wells, Maine, police say
A woman was killed and a man seriously hurt in a pileup that temporarily shut one side of the Maine Turnpike Friday morning, police said. A car being driven by a man from Boston hit a minivan and a pickup truck in Wells at about 8:41 a.m., sending the truck rolling across the road, Interstate 95, Maine State Police said.
On the Streets of Waterville: A Homeless Crisis Unfolding
The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville, which provides housing assistance, job opportunities, and other aid 24 hours a day, is the state’s only low-barrier shelter between Portland and Bangor. Unlike conventional shelters, low-barrier facilities extend refuge to individuals regardless of their sobriety or mental health status, prioritizing immediate sanctuary and basic needs for those experiencing homelessness.
Winslow's Fort Halifax begins soft reopening after storm damages
WINSLOW (WGME) -- Fort Halifax is the heart of the Winslow community and home to one of the oldest forts in the country. The historical site is a wedding, concert and picnic destination all in one. Michael and Dennis Bureau travel 20 miles each week to spend time there. "Sit...
Maine man accused of killing dog, shooting at neighbor's home, and creating a standoff
NORRIDGEWOCK (WGME) -- A Norridgewock man has been arrested after a three-hour standoff with police that reportedly began when he allegedly killed a dog and shot at a neighbor’s house. According to the Morning Sentinel, sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on Red Barn Road around 9 a.m. on...
Six years on, Maine community remembers corporal killed in the line of duty
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Thursday marks six years since Somerset County Sheriff’s Corporal Eugene Cole was shot and killed in the line of duty. April 25 is Corporal Cole Day in Norridgewock, where he was killed. To honor Cole and his service, the community is urged to volunteer, give...
Clinton man found dead after Wardens, police search woods near his home
CLINTON, Maine — As of 6:30 p.m. Monday, Clinton police announced that Damon Bickford was found dead in the woods near his home. No foul play is suspected. =AZVGBXWdF_CZ5qcm4lR5Eqok67MACJP2uzR8bm_m5ZLiNaqzFooGShkHIz4a6mm2RZU3iJEv-i_8LSeGYuQcSN9XrAxOxX_d8QpN5_vJ0v9i36d4UVWjXUEFHHq2ZyB1vza9PEvXDHmszkleJ5zs8avR5ODeTVW8VSj8u8gFOEHVv0HyH6Vo-VDEw_hZG2MFpzK1R0gUd8DAtnvMC8MDvfJb&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R]-R" target="_blank">Clinton Police say Damon Bickford, 40 had last been seen at around 10 p.m. Sunday at his home at 1665 Bangor Road.
International Food Festival in Pittsfield to offer food from more than a dozen countries
PITTSFIELD, Maine (WABI) - Have you ever wanted to sample foods from countries around the world while learning about different cultures?. This Sunday, you and your family can do just that. Students and staff at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield are preparing for their annual International Food Festival. It’s a...
Tuesday morning fire damages Waterville home
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Fire damaged a West Street home in Waterville Tuesday morning. Firefighters say they responded to an outdoor fire that had spread to the garage and under a porch. They say they were quickly able to knock down the fire. The department says dry grass and pine...
The Runner’s Guide to Waterville
“Waterville’s a fun place to go for a run,” said Gavin Stern ’25, a member of the Colby College Run Club. “Through Run Club and running around here, I feel like I’ve been able to explore the area, and [I have] seen it in a different light. I now, more than I used to, feel like I’m a part of it.”
Mid Maine Chamber of Commerce hosts 61st awards ceremony
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Mid-Maine Chamber hosted their 61 annual awards ceremony Thursday night. The event sold out as people came out to celebrate one another. This year nine businesses and individuals received awards in various categories. Each award winner was nominated by the community and was voted on...
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