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Baseball Game Preview: Winslow Plays at Home
Winslow is 0-4 against Cony since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Winslow Black Raiders will look to defend their home field against the Cony Rams at 4:00 p.m. Winslow is is headed into Monday's matchup looking for...
Skowhegan softball looking for redemption in A North amidst hot start
SKOWHEGAN - After making the Class A North final last year, Skowhegan softball is picking up right where they left off. The Riverhawks are 9-1 to start 2024 with a truly complete squad. Eight of their wins have come via the 10-run rule and they have shutout six of their opponents. The team says that those hot bats are the biggest key to their success, as well as the team chemistry that comes with having nine seniors.
Crash closes portion of Route 139 in Kennebec County
KENNEBEC COUNTY, Maine — Emergency officials have responded to the scene of a crash on Waterville Road in Unity Township. As of 12:30 p.m., the road, also known as Route 139, was expected to be closed for "a few more hours" for crash reconstruction, Kennebec County Sheriff's Office Lt. Chris Read told NEWS CENTER Maine.
Properties with USPS as tenant offer dependable investment
The buyer of a portfolio of three small properties viewed it as great investment, thanks to having the U.S. Postal Service as a tenant in each. Alexandria Trust LLC bought retail buildings at 744 Main St. in Monmouth, 1 North Main St. in Bryant Pond and 13 Park St. in South Paris from RESAM Properties LLC for $845,000.
State House Spotlight: Reaction to veto day
In this State House Spotlight segment, our focus is on Friday’s veto day at the State House. On Friday, lawmakers addressed some bills vetoed by Governor Janet Mills all before the second session of the 131st Maine Legislature wrapped up. Among the top line items blocked by Gov. Mills...
Clinton man wanted by police after fighting with Kennebec County deputy
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Clinton police say they’re looking for a man who fought with an officer and got away. They say they recently recovered stolen ATVs that were being sold under his profile on social media. They say Matthew Raymond of Clinton has recently been involved in numerous...
Public offers input on Shawmut Dam environmental plan ahead of relicensing decision
FAIRFIELD, Maine — Can industry and conservation co-exist on the Kennebec River? The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking the public some version of that question as it assesses the environmental impact of four dams on the river, most notably the Shawmut Dam, where owner Brookfield Renewable is seeking a re-up of its license, a process it began in 2020.
Gov. Mills encourages graduates at Thomas College's 130th commencement
WATERVILLE -- Over 200 students receiving Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees marched at Thomas College's 130th commencement ceremony. The school's administrators say the graduates come from every county in Maine, as well as several other states and three other countries. This year's commencement speaker -- Governor Janet Mills -- shared...
Hart to Hart Farm strives to rebuild after storm destroys century-old barn
ALBION (WGME) -- At Hart to Hart Farm in Albion, co-owners Doug and Linda Hartkopf say they're just getting back in to the swing of things, but a big part of their farm is still missing. "It's been kind of emotionally exhausting. Sometimes you get up and look at what...
State police tactical team responds to barricaded person in Sidney
SIDNEY, Maine — The Maine State Police Tactical Team has responded to a scene in Sidney on Wednesday. The response was due to a barricaded person on a road called Sunset Ridge, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss told NEWS CENTER Maine. As of 3 p.m., the...
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