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State police tactical team responds to barricaded person in Sidney
SIDNEY, Maine — The Maine State Police Tactical Team has responded to a scene in Sidney on Wednesday. The response was due to a barricaded person on a road called Sunset Ridge, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss told NEWS CENTER Maine. As of 3 p.m., the...
Lake George Park in Canaan to undergo improvements
CANAAN -- Lake George Regional Park is undergoing a major improvement project. Community donations and federal support raised around 1 million dollars for the Lake George Corporation, which manages the park. The land previously served as the site of a summer camp, before it was acquired by the state in...
Man transported to hospital with third-degree burns after incident in North Anson
NORTH ANSON, Maine (WABI) - A man was flown to the hospital Friday evening with third-degree burns and respiratory problems according to Central Maine.com. According to the publication, the incident happened on New Portland Road in North Anson after the man attempted to light a campfire with an accelerant. The...
Where to Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Flowers in Maine
Finding the perfect flowers for Mother's Day can sometimes be a little tough. You want your flowers to represent your deep love for your mother, the person who brought you life. Moms are pretty much the most important people in the whole wide world to us. So on this special...
Jen Fifield and Valerie Robinson Earn Certified Professional Insurance Agent Designation
Jennifer Fifield and Valerie Robinson, ACSR, of Allen Insurance and Financial have each earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation from the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society. The CPIA designation emphasizes critical skills in insurance underwriting, coverages marketing and client services. Fifield is the interface associate at Allen. She...
AmeriCorps Member Conference hosted in Sidney
SIDNEY, Maine (WABI) - ”Members are individuals that have chosen to do a year of service or a part of a year of service in service to their country to help solve problems, ranging from things in the environment, to education, to health care issues, to supporting the elderly. We have programs in almost any area you can think of,” explained Michael Ashmore, Program Development and Training Officer, Volunteer Maine.
Waterville structure fire displaces 5
WATERVILLE -- According to the Waterville Fire Department, crews responded to Front Place at 11:56 p.m for a reported structure fire. The fire displaced 5 tenants. They say fire was heavy upon arrival -- showing from three sides of the building. The cause is currently under investigation. The displaced tenants...
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