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According to WGME Channel 13, yesterday while thousands of Mainer's were celebrating our Nation's Independence with BBQ's, parades and city events, many others gathered in Portland to Protest. The Supreme Court's Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has hit the Nation. There are different intense and passionate reactions to this...

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.

If you asked the average Mainer in 2022 their thoughts on pinball machines, they probably would not have anything negative to say about them. They might even say that pinball was kind of boring, especially when compared to other entertainment options. This was not always the case, though. Back in...

According to a press release from the Augusta Police Department, police are looking for the public's help in locating several members of the Al Hilfi family. The press release explains that, on Friday, July 1st, police responded Glenridge Drive for a report of suspicious activity. However, police now believe they are dealing with a series of missing persons. The missing include a young woman and four children.

A New York man has been arrested in Maryland in connection with the deaths of a young man and a young woman in Auburn in June. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, 34 year old David Barnett, who goes by "Slim", was arrested in Rockland, Maryland. The arrest stems from the June 19th killing of 21-year-old Kelzie Caron, of Maine, and 21-year-old Pierre Langlois of Connecticut.

Looking for something wicked-fun to do this summer? How about something wicked-fun and free?. In that case, we think you should check out the town of Windsor's Bicentennial Celebration happening on Saturday, July 16th at the historic Windsor Fairgrounds. Though there will be some buy-in style events and food for...

According to the Kennebec Journal, Fairfield Police confiscated nearly 200 marijuana plants and destroyed over 125 pounds of processed marijuana on Wednesday. The Kennebec Journal reports that Fairfield Police executed a search warrant this week at the YEZI Local Craft Marijuana Retail Store. The store is on Norridgewock Road in the vicinity of Fairfield Center and is a medical dispensary. However, the store was continuing to operate despite the fact that the business's license had been revoked.

Have you ever wondered how cool it would be to buy a business, renovate it, and offer your incredible creations to people all over the world? I have. In Searsport Maine sits a building that once house Captain Tinkham's Emporium, which provided antiques, hand tools, jewelry, ephemera, and other items of interest to collectors and crafters alike, according to a website of theirs.

When you enjoy your job, you never work a day in your life. That's what they say. I never knew who "they" are, but the statement is true. This is the case for 20-year-old Austin Phillips. He loves dummies. You know, the creepy looking dolls that ventriloquists use when performing.

Two incredibly popular, and quite large, retail stores may soon be planting new roots in Maine's Capital city. According to the Kennebec Journal, their are currently documents that have been placed on file with the City of Augusta that reveal the two retail giants have shown interest in the building that used to house Sears at the Turnpike Mall.

Should a business be forced to accept cash? That is a question being asked in some Maine towns and cities. According to WMTW, one cafe / restaurant in South Portland is under fire because they refuse to accept cash. The CIA Cafe has been around for almost a decade and,...

If you grew up in the 80s, 90s, or 00s, there is a good chance you had that friend who was obsessed with having a the loudest car stereo in town. This guy (it was almost always a boy or young man) was all about having a stereo capable of bursting ear drums and shattering glass.

According to the Campaign for Ending Hunger, 43% of students need a meal every day, Maine is 12th in the Nation for food insecurity, and 16% of Maine seniors are. These statistics are so sad but something is being done about it. Credit Unions all over the state of Maine...

According to The Kennebec Journal, an Augusta man has been arrested after holding two Whitefield residents against their will. The KJ reports that Guy Ricketts, 43 of Augusta, is currently being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset on $10,000 cash bail. Reports indicate the Ricketts was holding a...

According to WGME 13, a man has been arrested after officials found hundreds of grams of illicit drugs in a Central Maine hotel room. WGME reports that on Monday they searched a hotel room in Lewiston at The Light House Inn which is on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. During their...

According to a press release from Shannon Moss at the Maine Department of Public Safety, two men are alive today because of a quick thinking, and dedicated, Capitol Police officer. The press release explains that, just after 6 PM on Friday, June 24th, Officer Gary Boulet was on patrol near...

A suspect is in custody following a weekend shooting that took place in Lewiston. According to WGME 13, the suspect was originally thought to only be the victim in the shooting, however new details in the investigation reveal there is much more to the story than originally thought. Police are...

A pair of Maine teens are lucky they were not seriously injured, or killed, when their vehicle went airborne during an early Tuesday morning crash in Raymond. According to WMTW, 18 year old Lucas Gaudin was driving south on Route 85 when he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, went airborne, and struck a utility pole. The vehicle then rolled into a ditch. The force of the impact with the pole caused it to snap.

According WGME Channel 13, over $5,000 worth of damages were caused and over a half a million bees damaged. This happened this past weekend to the Swan's Honey beehives located in Albion, Maine. The article stated that sadly, hives were scattered on the ground and tire tracks were found on...

If you didn't get a chance to take a look outside between the hours of 7 and 9 PM last night, you definitely missed a heck of a show. I mean, just look at the cover photo to this article, captured by the incredible Dave Dostie Photography!. Not only was...