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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.
Travelling GoldStars Tribute Wall honoring veterans in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WGME) - Memorial Day weekend often marks the beginning of warmer months, beach days to come, and no school. But there's a GoldStars Tribute Wall in Maine right now, reminding us of why we get to enjoy those freedoms. More than seven thousand stars, each with a different name.
WATCH: Explosion, fire destroys large manufacturing building in Chelsea
CHELSEA (WGME) - A large manufacturing building, as well as several empty sheds and other buildings were destroyed in a massive fire this afternoon in Chelsea. We spoke with one neighbor who caught on camera the moment a building at New England Rent to Own, a manufacturer of sheds and modular homes, exploded.
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...
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.
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.
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,...
Warehouse and multiple sheds destroyed in fire at Chelsea business
CHELSEA -- Firefighters from nine communities spent hours battling flames at a business in Chelsea Sunday afternoon. The blaze destroyed a warehouse and multiple pre-built sheds. Footage shot by a Chelsea Resident Kara Taylor captures the shocking moment an apparent explosion went off as crews raced to the scene. "I...
Why one young Mainer believes our democracy is ‘deeply honorable’
For its 2023-24 Voice of Democracy audio essay competition, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States asked students about the greatest attributes of our democracy. One student was selected as the winner from each state. Maine’s top essay came from Anna Seavey. Below is a transcript of her essay. The audio is available […] The post Why one young Mainer believes our democracy is ‘deeply honorable’ appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
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