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Augusta Fire Department’s ‘peer support team’ helps members’ mental health
AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - First responders often encounter traumatizing situations while on the job, so the Augusta Fire Department has implemented a program to support the mental health of its members. The Peer Support Team was created by Augusta Fire Chief Dave Groder in 2021. “Our morale was down, and...
Destination Devin: Parts of Past
CLINTON -- Over in Clinton, there's a man piecing together parts of the past for everyone to see right in his backyard. "I remember being at least five or six years old and goin' 'this is what I wanna do,'" states Paul Alexander, the curator of the yet to be named museum.
Maine-made wood fiber insulation is reviving the old Madison paper mill
MADISON, Maine — The machines are humming again at the old paper mill in Madison. Workers carefully tend them, monitoring the production and quality. But unlike the days of giant paper machines, there are no harsh chemicals in use, no smell permeating the mill, and seemingly little leftover waste.
New affordable housing opening in Madison
MADISON, Maine (WABI) - New affordable housing has come to Somerset County!. With more job opportunities offered from companies like New Balance, TimberHP, and the Sappi Mill, housing in Madison had become increasing challenging. “Traditionally speaking, my 8-5 job is selling the automobile. It’s been part of the family business...
Closing the digital divide takes center stage at workshop in Franklin County
FARMINGTON – More than 120 attendees joined the Maine Connectivity Authority last week at the second annual, in-person Digital Equity Workshop at the University of Maine at Farmington. The event focused on efforts in Maine to close the digital divide by helping Maine people overcome the barriers they face...
Dairy producers celebrate Maine Dairy Month
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Maine is home to more than 200 dairy farms that care for dairy cows, goats, and sheep. Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed June as “Maine Dairy Month.”. A ceremony was held Thursday outside the Blaine House in Augusta celebrating the work of Maine’s dairy farmers...
Seahawks upset MCI
MCI (8-4) was seeded third and Boothbay sixth (7-3) in the final Heal point standings. The Seahawks will now play the winner of second-seeded Waynflete and seventh-seeded Mountain Valley’s quarterfinal match. Scores. 1st singles: Laura Chapman B won 7-5, 6-4 over MCI’s Ava Vardaros. 2nd singles: Sawyer Blake...
Garbage truck rolls over in Fairfield Crash
FAIRFIELD, Maine (WABI) - At approximately 3 p.m Thursday, Fairfield Police and Fire Rescue responded to Norridgewock Road for a report of a rollover crash. They say they found a two vehicle crash involving a garbage truck and a pickup truck. On scene officers found the garbage truck operated by...
Two injured in rollover crash involving garbage truck in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Maine — Two people were brought to the hospital following a rollover crash in Fairfield involving a garbage truck Thursday afternoon. Around 3 p.m., Fairfield police and rescue crews responded to Norridgewock Road for a crash involving a pickup truck and a garbage truck, a news release from the Fairfield Police Department said.
Irish setters rescued from New Sharon home now ready for adoption
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- Several dogs who were rescued in western Maine are now ready for adoption. In December last year, the Midcoast Humane says it took in nine Irish setters who were seized from a home in New Sharon. The shelter says the dogs were severely underweight, matted, dirty and...
MEMA wants Mainers to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine's emergency management agency wants to make sure the state is even more prepared for the next natural disaster, which MEMA says could be a hurricane. The agency hosted a preparedness conference in Augusta Wednesday. First responders and emergency managers conducted workshops and underwent training. A...
Waterville Boys & Girls Club celebrates major milestone
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Boys & Girls Club in Waterville reached a major milestone. At their annual appeals dinner Wednesday they celebrated 100 years in Waterville. The programs Maine State Youth of the Year was also celebrated for her achievement. The CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of...
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