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Portland community celebrates beloved crossing guard for his dedication
PORTLAND (WGME) -- For some kids, heading to school in the morning is perhaps not their greatest idea of fun, but one Portland crossing guard is making that trip a little brighter for everyone. Danny Lowe arrives at his crossing guard shift at 7 a.m. sharp by bike. He helps...
'Together Days' kick off summer in Westbrook
WESTBROOK (WGME) – Another sign of summer is here: Westbrook is hosting it’s annual Together Days this weekend. “We're a community, a very tight knit community and this is the weekend where we all come together and just celebrate Westbrook,” said Westbrook Mayor David Morse. Hundreds flooded...
Westbrook considers ordinance to allow emergency shelters within city
WESTBROOK (WGME) – For the first time, Westbrook is considering an ordinance to allow emergency shelters in the city. Facing high numbers of families experiencing homelessness, including dozens of children in Westbrook schools, local leaders say they hope to find temporary shelter for many of them. These would be...
Here's a look at upcoming concerts in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Press Herald music writer Aimsel Ponti joined us in the 207 studio to look at upcoming concerts over the next couple of weeks. WHEN & WHERE: Friday, First Parish Church, 425 Congress St. COST: $39.50 in advance, $45 day of show. DETAILS: Midcoast indie folk-rock...
Maine veterans honored with place on 'Heroes Wall' in Biddeford
SACO (WGME) – A group of veterans at an assisted living center in Saco were honored Wednesday for their service by being commemorated on a public display with other veterans. The “Heroes Wall” is located at the Volk Packaging facility in Biddeford. Seven veterans were honored by...
Portland homeless shelter's expansion to 258 beds made permanent
PORTLAND (WGME) - Last fall's expansion at a Portland homeless shelter is now permanent. On Tuesday, the Portland Planning Board voted to keep the additional 50 beds that were added as a temporary fix for an overwhelmed Homeless Services Center in Riverside. The original proposal caused concerns about overcrowding and...
Maine couple's 'glampground' dream at Sand Pond faces opposition from city, neighbors
SANFORD, Maine — Mike and Bonnie Patterson have a Plan B if their hopes of building a new campground at Sand Pond are quashed by an updated city ordinance. The Pattersons, who own 113 acres east of the pond, say they might consider building affordable homes or a marina on the land instead.
Portland poised to make 50-bed expansion permanent at homeless shelter
The Portland Planning Board has approved a plan to permanently expand the Homeless Services Center. The City Council first approved an emergency order temporarily expanding capacity by 50 beds last fall. At the time, the temporary expansion sparked a lengthy debate within the city. Some advocates said the shelter was...
Panel to oversee Maine's response to storms
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Since December, storms along the Maine coast and inland areas have destroyed docks, damaged homes and roads, and washed away protective dunes. On Friday, members of a new commission examining how the state responds to storms visited some hard-hit areas in York County. Old...
Portland Rent Board recommends $8,700 in fines for landlord violations
PORTLAND (WGME) – A Portland landlord has been found in violation of retaliating against her tenant after a rent control dispute. Now, she’s potentially facing thousands of dollars in fines. Wednesday night, the Portland Rent Board voted to recommend $8,700 in fines to the landlord after finding multiple...
'Gun Give Back Day' is June 1: Find out where you can return unwanted firearms
MAINE, USA — This Saturday, Maine residents can surrender unwanted firearms and ammunition at local law enforcement agencies as part of "Gun Give Back Day." Every other year, the Maine Gun Safety Coalition (MGSC) partners with local law enforcement to make this event happen. In 2019 and again in 2022, the MGSC collected over 500 guns and over 25,000 rounds of ammunition, according to their website.
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