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'It’s been frustrating:' Problems persist for Winthrop's electric school buses
WINTHROP (WGME) - After months of documented problems with their Lion Electric school buses, Winthrop Schools took these buses off the road in February when one of them reportedly lost steering and braking and had to be driven into a snowbank. No children were on board at the time and...
Mother of Freeport teen who died by suicide shares advice for parents
FREEPORT, Maine — The following story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling,help is always available. You can reach the suicide prevention lifeline by calling 988. For the first time, the mother of a Freeport teen whose disappearance and death in 2022 shook the community...
Seeking the northern lights was a family affair for this AP photographer
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Robert Bukaty has covered nearly every type of story and event for The Associated Press in his 30-year career, from the somber to the exhilarating: a mass shooting, COVID-19, presidents, political campaigns, ski racing — a lot of ski racing — Olympics, and everyday life in Maine as staff photographer in Portland. With a little nudge from his daughter and a solar storm, he has now even shot the northern lights. Here’s what he said about capturing this extraordinary image.
Maine Wildlife Park finally opens for the season
GRAY, Maine — The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray opened for the season on Monday, a little later than normal. The opening was delayed due to extensivedamage at the park caused by a snowstorm in early April. The damage included damage to the fencing, trails, and animal houses. Officials...
Motorcycle experts reminding riders of safety tips following several recent crashes
Motorcycle experts are reminding the public to ride safely this season in light of multiple serious crashes in New Hampshire. On Sunday, a crash in Londonderry on Nashua Road and Mohawk Drive left two people in the hospital. Auburn officials said they responded to a motorcycle crash on Londonderry Turnpike...
Cornhole tournament in Maine raises money for Lewiston shooting victims
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Roughly 200 people participated in a cornhole tournament in Maine to raise funds to honor those who died in the Lewiston mass shooting. Eight of the 18 victims killed during the October 2023 shooting died at Schemengees Bar and Grill, where a cornhole tournament was being held at the time.
Auburn's Hugh Freeze Says Brian Battie On Ventilator After Shooting, Asks For Prayers
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze is imploring his fans to send their prayers Brian Battie's way ... revealing Monday the Tigers running back has been put on a ventilator after he was involved in a shooting over the weekend. The football player was initially wounded at around 3:30 AM on...
Review: Falling in Love Eight Times a Week: William Michals & Carolyn Anne Miller Preview MSMT's SOUTH PACIFIC
“SOUTH PACIFIC is a masterpiece, and the role of Emile de Becque is an important one. He is a man who hates war, has found his slice of peace, and is willing to fight for love. It is such a joy to play the part and be able to fall in love eight times a week.”
Total Maine: May 19, 2024
PORTLAND, Maine — On this edition of Total Maine, for the first time, we are speaking with the mother of a Freeport teen whose disappearance and death shook the community. Mia Ferrara says her 14-year-old son Theo Ferrara died by suicide. Now, she is lending support to grieving families and parents of teens in crisis.
Maine DOT begins day work on I-295 between Topsham and Gardiner
Work began last month in making improvements on both the northbound and southbound sides of I-295 between Topsham and Gardiner. However, work that will cause significant traffic impacts began on Monday, May 20. Work by Maine Department of Transportation involves paving work as well as work on the bridges over...
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