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No one hurt in large warehouse fire in central Maine
WINSLOW, Maine — No one was injured after a fire broke out inside a large warehouse at an industrial complex on the riverfront in Winslow. Crews from multiple towns responded around 10 a.m. after recycled fiber bails that caught on fire were reported at the complex where Marden's Surplus & Salvage warehouse is. It's still not clear who owns or operates the building where the fire started.
A New Place For Birding Awaits You
Looking for a new place to go birding? We’ve got just the place for you. It’s called the Perham Stream Birding Trail, and it’s located in Madrid, Maine. For those who may be a little rusty on their Maine geography, Madrid is located about a 40-minute drive north of Farmington. For the skiers out there, as the crow flies the Perham Stream Birding Trail is only about 5 miles from Saddleback Mountain and 10 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain. The Appalachian Trail passes by just about four and half miles north as well.
Skowhegan Savings reports strong financial standing at 154th annual meeting
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings recently held its 154th annual meeting, reporting growth in assets of over $100 million to $876 million and an increase in profits by over 10 percent […]
Madison ‘Hannaford cat’ named Rascal has died
MADISON, Maine (WABI) - A cat that greeted customers at Hannaford in Madison for years has died. According to Rascal’s family, the cat died Saturday after being hit by a car. We first told you about Rascal last August when she had been taken by shoppers who had picked...
Softball Game Preview: Sumner Hits the Road
The Sumner Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Washington Academy Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Sumner is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 11 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Bucksport on Wednesday. They lost 10-1 to the Golden Bucks. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Sumner has scored all season.
Rumford PD seeks individual for questioning, urges contact
RUMFORD — The Rumford Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest for an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the specifics of the case but emphasized the importance of the individual’s input. “If you know him…have him call,” the department stated...
Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox
Rumford, Maine is one of several places that pride themselves as an important historical site remembering Paul Bunyan and his trusty blue ox. On the banks of the Androscoggin River stands a 20-foot-high statue of lumberjack and legend Paul Bunyan, and Babe the blue ox. The story says that Bunyan was born in Northeast Maine. A baby of size and stature never before seen. He grew and grew. Rather than befriending a dog, he joined up with a massive blue ox.
Gavin Ripley Game Report: vs Waterville
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday Gavin Ripley stepped things up a notch to give Oceanside the 'W'. Ripley made a splash, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. It looks like he has Waterville's number considering he had a big game the last time he faced them, too. Ripley...
Maine police use spikes in power usage to find illegal marijuana grows
JAY (WGME) – If you're growing marijuana illegally in Maine, police want you to know that they are coming for you. Officers recently seized 3,200 plants in the raids of two grow houses in Freedom and Harmony. Police are using power spikes to weed out illegal operations, including one...
Seahawks now 7-0 with win over Carrabec
The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team continued its undefeated regular season with a 5-0 win at home over the Carrabec Cobras (1-7) Friday, May 17. The Seahawks remain on top of the Class C South standings at 7-0, Maine Central Institute is in second place at 8-1 and Spruce Mountain is third at 6-1.
Travis Mills Foundation acquires nearby property to expand support for veterans
The Travis Mills Foundation — a nonprofit that assists post-9/11 veterans injured in active duty or in service to the nation — has purchased a 12-unit multifamily complex across the street from the organization's retreat in Rome, Maine. The plan is to expand the foundation's Warrior PATHH (Progressive...
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