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Storm system developing this weekend to smack New England coast with whipping winds, gnarly waves
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the evolution of an upper-level low off the mid-Atlantic, which is expected to approach the coast of New England during the early workweek, increasing the chances of unpleasant beach weather.
Coast Guard said Body Found and Recovered in Maine
The Coast Guard said a body was discovered Friday morning near Little Chebeague Island in Casco Bay. The Maine Marine Patrol, police and first responders are on the scene recovering the body. Breaking News Updates. No more information was released. This is a developing story. Updates will be posted when...
Student crashes during first flight after six years
The student pilot, who had logged about 40 hours previously, hadn’t flown in about six years. This was his first flight with the flight instructor. During the first approach to landing at the airport in South Portland, Maine, the flight instructor directed the student to perform a touch-and-go landing.
Governor Mills, White House National Climate Advisor & NOAA Administrator Announce $69 Million Federal Climate Resilience Grant for Maine to Strengthen and Protect Communities, Environment, and Working Waterfronts
White House National Climate Advisor and NOAA Administrator join Governor Mills, Senator King, and Congresswoman Pingree to recognize Maine’s climate leadership and announce the receipt of the highly competitive national award. Portland, MAINE – Standing on Portland’s working waterfront, Governor Janet Mills, White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi,...
South Portland's Riverdale Grade School Playground Closed After 4,000-Gallon Sewage Spill
South Portland residents faced a less-than-pleasant surprise on Thursday when city crews rushed to Riverdale Grade School following reports of raw sewage leaking onto the playground. The playground area, now closed for cleanup, was the site of a substantial sewage spill, estimated at 4,000 gallons. The unwelcome release was contained within an hour, and work is underway to return the area to its former state, according to a release from the Environmental Services.
This Cozy Oceanfront Bar Once Called Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Home
Each and every summer, thousands upon thousands of people visit one of Maine's most popular tourism towns, Old Orchard Beach. The wide-spanning beach, carnival games and rides, and consistently delicious food have all been draws over the years for so many. But through the decades, Old Orchard Beach's main drag...
Irish minister visits Maine to help build connections with those of Irish descent
PORTLAND (WGME) – An Irish minister is visiting Maine to boost connections with his country and those of Irish decent across New England. Sean Fleming is Ireland’s Minister for the Diaspora, meaning the spread of Irish people living outside the country. He spoke at the Maine Irish Heritage...
Maine residents speak out against expansion of Maine's largest landfill
PORTLAND (WGME) – Friday, the Maine DEP held a public hearing on the proposal to expand Maine's largest landfill. The operator of Juniper Ridge, near Old Town, says it needs more space to meet the state's waste goals, but those who live nearby say they're concerned about health risks.
The Dunkin’ Location in the Scarborough, Maine, Walmart is Never Going to Reopen
When shoppers walk into a Walmart Supercenter, there's an expectation of convenience. Supercenters offer more than just a standard Walmart. From a full grocery store to other amenities as well. The Scarborough, Maine, location of Walmart is a prime example. The Supercenter offers a vision care specialist as well as...
Gowestyounggrace seeks three-peat at Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, ME – Friday’s (July 26) card at Cumberland features two $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies, with points leader Gowestyounggrace drawing in against second place lass Who’s Perfect. These two top fillies have avoided each other in their last two starts,...
Maine’s Canine Paradise: Grammy Rose Dog Rescue & Sanctuary
I recently uncovered a haven for dogs and it took my breath away. Popular TikToker, Jenn, "Thatgoodnewsgirl", posted a video sharing a spot in Maine that is a saving grace for dogs in need of homes. @thatgoodnewsgirl Grammy Rose Dog Rescue and Sanctuary was founded on a family property as...
Marine biologists are worried about a vital plant that is steadily decreasing in Maine
MAINE — Marine biologists are almost always fascinated by new findings, but the latest data on parts of the Gulf of Maine are worrying local scientists. Eelgrass is a type of seagrass that lies a few feet below the ocean line. It's a vital part of the sea-life environment, and officials with Friends of Casco Bay are sounding the alarm on a growing problem in Casco Bay: The eelgrass has decreased.
Here’s Why There Are Rows of American Flags Inside The Maine Mall in South Portland
If you take a quick stroll through the Maine Mall these days, there are a lot of new stores and kiosks to discover. While other malls across the country are struggling, the Maine Mall is thriving. Mall experts will say that you can tell the health of a mall based on how many center aisle kiosks exist.
Oversight may have led to Southwest Airlines flight using closed runway at Portland Jetport
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board says that the flight crew of a Southwest Airlines plane that took off from a temporarily closed runway at the Portland Jetport last month did not realize the runway was closed on that day. The Federal Aviation...
Wildfire smoke from Canada, U.S. casts haze over Maine skies
PORTLAND (WGME) -- You may have noticed a hazy look to the sky Friday afternoon. This is the result of wildfire smoke traveling hundreds and hundreds of miles. Most of the smoke is from fires in western Canada and the western United States. With high pressure in control to our...
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