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Gorham police rescue ducklings from storm drain
GORHAM (WGME) -- The Gorham Police Department says officers rescued a family of ducklings from a storm drain Monday. Police had received a report that a mother duck was causing a traffic issue on New Portland Road in Gorham. Officers followed the sound of nearby ducklings and found them trapped...
Court appearance for Maine man accused of stealing police vehicles delayed again
The Maine man, who allegedly escaped police custody, crashed a stolen police vehicle, stole another cruiser, and was eventually shot at by 11 officers in South Paris, was supposed to appear in court on Friday. However, there was another delay. Gary Porter, 37, is being held at the York County...
Concord Coach Lines to terminate service between Lewiston-Auburn, points north and south
Effective June 30th, Concord Coach Lines says it will no longer provide scheduled bus service between Lewiston-Auburn and points north and south, including Bangor, Augusta, Portland, and Boston. Officials say this includes the termination of all operations from Bates College, the Great Falls Transportation Center, and the Park and Ride...
South Portland's Books-A-Million reopens with revamped look and more features
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) - South Portland’s Books-A-Million entered a “new chapter” on Saturday as they opened for the very first time after remodeling. This location right near the Maine Mall has been here since 2011 but they just redid the entire store. So, what's new: there's a...
Maine Wildlife Park set to reopen after storm damage delays start of season
GRAY (WGME) -- The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray is gearing up to open for the season on Monday. The park usually opens during April school vacation, but the date had to be pushed back this year because of storm damage. Heavy snow and winds knocked trees onto animal enclosures...
Lexus Witha View A shines at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME — Veteran pacer Lexus Witha View A let his back class shine through to prevail in a photo finish victory in Saturday’s (May 18) $6,000 featured pace at Cumberland Raceway. The Aussie bred 10-year-old son of Somebeachsomewhere was the most accomplished competitor in the top pacing...
Lights Out: Turning lights off or dimming them at night can save birds lives
PORTLAND, Maine — As millions of birds make their way to Maine as part of seasonal migration patterns, it's important to reflect on how we can make a difference in their journey. The task is simple: Turn off your lights. It may seem too simple of a task, but...
Westbrook crash leaves pedestrian seriously injured, driver faces felony charges
WESTBROOK — A serious motor vehicle crash late Thursday night on Warren Avenue has resulted in severe injuries to a pedestrian and felony charges for the driver, Westbrook Police Department reported. At about 9:30 p.m., Westbrook Police and Fire Departments were called to the scene of the crash. Officials...
Bike shops see surge in used market after boom in sales during COVID
PORTLAND, Maine — With the outdoors offering a pandemic escape a couple years ago, it became hard to find a bike. Back then, Portland resident Ian Anderson got one in the nick of time. "I think I got, maybe, one of the last full-suspension bikes at my size in...
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