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FOND DU LAC, W.I. (WLUK) — Samuel Coppersmith was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for a drunk and drugged fatal crash, which killed two people and injured two others. Coppersmith was convicted in May for the July 19, 2020 crash. Prosecutors said Coppersmith was the driver of...

ROCKLAND — Peter Jonathan Root, 56, passed away peacefully at Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Sunday, July 3, 2022. Despite odds being against him from the day he was born, he lived a wonderful life for 56 years. He was one of a kind. He loved everyone and everyone loved...

As we are all painfully aware, times are tough right now. Maine’s tourism industry is seeing massive shortages as the trend has been in recent years, even before COVID. Those that are in the industry are working short-staffed which means (for servers) more tables, more demands, and more tasks to juggle. If you’ve never been a server in a restaurant it’s almost impossible to fully comprehend. It may seem like a straightforward gig, but it’s a lot of work, especially these days.

WALDOBORO — Robert “Robi” Wayne Day, 57, of Waldoboro, passed away unexpectedly at Miles Memorial Hospital on May 26, 2022, from a pulmonary embolism. Born on September 27, 1964, in Rockland, he was the son of Robert Day and Mary (Studley) Lund. Robi grew up in Waldoboro...

When you think of science, you don't think beauty queens, right? Well now, you will. Lauren Gray Jakub, of Chelsea, became an official contestant in the United States of America's, "Mrs. Maine Pageant," in 2022. She is your USOA Mrs. Augusta. Have you ever met someone who sticks in your...

It's hard to believe that the last Moxie Festival in Lisbon, Maine was three years ago. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival that had run continuously on the second weekend in July since 1982, had to be canceled for two years. But this weekend, it is back and will be better than ever.

Boothbay resident Lt. Brendan Kane is the 2021 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department “Deputy of the Year.” Sheriff Todd Brackett made the announcement July 5 at the Lincoln County commissioners’ meeting. Brackett remarked such presentations are typically made during an end of year banquet. “It was a tough year due to COVID,” he said.

PORTLAND — As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s continued commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP), 13-year-old Cameron Frisone was honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling leukemia at a young age.

No matter where you are, odds are you'll always find yourself coming across something relating to Maine. Whether it's snacking on pie that was made with Maine blueberries, eating a seafood dinner shipped in from New England with Maine lobster, or even sipping on a Moxie -- there's a piece of Maine all over the nation.

Medomak Valley Little League 11&12 softball all-stars defeated Lincoln Little League 9-4 on July 6 to clench the District 2 championships, and earn a berth in the state tournament. Kendall Wyman collected the win (9K, 4B, 1HP, 3H). Olivia Ball took the loss for Lincoln (8K, 9B, 4H). Hitting for...

The House of Logan has been a staple of downtown Boothbay Harbor for decades. According to Boothbay Region Historical Society, the foundations of the store go back to 1928 when Ethel Drew Logan bought the building on Townsend Avenue, dubbing it the Old Curiosity Shop. The business has undergone many...

In the wake of all of the COVID-caused closures, it is great to see so many new hospitality businesses open in the State of Maine. In Central Maine, we have seen close to a dozen new restaurants and bars open within the last six months. And, there are even more scheduled to open in the next year.

On Saturday, June 11, Troop #479, of China, honored an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor held for China resident Kaiden Sawyer Kelley, at the China Masonic Hall. Family, friends and Scouts attended the ceremony marking the advancement of this young man to the highest rank in Boy Scouts.

ROCKLAND — Deputy Chief Metcalf hired Tim Carroll as a fledgling patrol officer in 1991. Most recently, Chris Young held the position of chief for the same Rockland Police Department. On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, both former chiefs sat in attendance as Carroll received City Council approval to be the next leader of the department.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you like puppies and have free time, this might be the gig for you. A nonprofit that trains guide dogs for the visually impaired is looking for volunteers. "Guiding Eyes for the Blind," based out of New York, is looking for people to help train puppies...