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Market Basket to open third Maine location this summer
Market Basket is now hiring employees for its new Topsham location set to open its doors soon. The new 80,000-square-foot supermarket is almost in its final phase of construction, a company news release said. It sits on a 17-acre lot. On Tuesday, the supermarket announced it's in the process of...
Yarmouth couple finally find home after posting ad in local paper
A Yarmouth couple has been struggling to find affordable housing after their apartment was taken off the rental market, but they have finally found a new home. Jon and Lin were unable to find a place that they could afford in the Portland area, as Lin is a stroke survivor and needed to be close to Portland for her treatments.
Students root for Cumberland singer vying to become next 'American Idol'
YARMOUTH, Maine — Cumberland's Julia Gagnon was recently voted into the "American Idol" Top 7 in this season's competition. While Gagnon is off chasing her dreams in Hollywood, people back home have been sending her much support and well wishes. The latest event in her honor: "HONK If You...
Report: Maine ranks 6th nationally for percentage of people's spending on groceries
PORTLAND (WGME) - The cost of groceries in Maine is forcing more people to look for help putting food on the table. “Food is very expensive lately, and they’re very grateful to have this resource for them," Freeport Community Services Food Pantry Supervisor Andy Wyatt. They help more than...
'It's a garbage pit:' Portland residents unsure how police presence will help neighborhood
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Portland police continue to put more resources into the Bayside neighborhood. It's in response to complaints about crime after a landlord shared video of violence and drug use on Portland Street. The police chief says it's too early to tell the impact they're having since this video...
Maine media executive and philanthropist Maddy Corson dies
Former Maine media executive and philanthropist Maddy Corson has passed away at the age of 87. Corson was the granddaughter of newspaper publisher Guy P. Gannett, who previously owned the Portland Press Herald. She took over for her grandfather in the 1990s, until the business was sold to the Seattle...
Barnes & Noble to open in South Portland on May 22
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- Books-A-Million will soon have some new competition in South Portland. Barnes & Noble is set to open on May 22. “The store will showcase the new bookstore design seen in the most recent Barnes & Noble store openings, housing all the best books, toys, games, and gifts that customers have come to expect as well as an expanded selection of vinyl,” Barnes & Noble spokesperson Janine Flanigan said.
Is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Maine This Popular Portland Joint?
Could Portland's hottest seafood restaurant also be Maine's best? According to one website, the answer is yes. The online lifestyle magazine 24/7 Tempo has released an article about the best seafood restaurants in every state. The list is a who's who of some of the most popular restaurants in the country, and Maine's selection is no exception.
New Hampshire man accused of helping boater leave scene in hit-and-run
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A New Hampshire man is accused of helping a boater who hit another boat and took off. Around 11 p.m. on August 12, police say the driver of a 50-foot "Sea Ray" hit another boat docked along Lake Winnipesaukee before leaving the scene. Officers found the Sea...
University of Southern Maine community shows support for Palestinians amid nationwide campus protests
PORTLAND, Maine — Protestors rallied at the University of Southern Maine today to stand in solidarity with Palestinians as well as Columbia University students who have been arrested or otherwise punished for protesting on their campus. The campus protests have been happening nationwide, and other students at other universities...
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