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The bark of the town! Southern Maine Coastal Classic Dog Show held in Cumberland
Finding out who's the bark of the town. The 13th Southern Maine Coastal Classic Dog Show is in full swing in Cumberland. Organizers say dogs of a wide variety of breeds are taking to the ring in hopes of being crowned "best in show." CBS13 photojournalist Monty Orrick stopped by...
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 long career, from the somber to the exhilarating in his role as Portland staff photographer: a mass shooting, COVID-19, presidents, political campaigns, ski racing – a lot of ski racing – Olympics, and everyday life in Maine.
Maine Wildlife Park set to reopen after storm damage delays start of season
GRAY (WGME) -- The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray is gearing up to open for the season on Monday. The park usually opens during April school vacation, but the date had to be pushed back this year because of storm damage. Heavy snow and winds knocked trees onto animal enclosures...
Lewiston native uses hometown as inspiration for first novel: ‘The Toll Road North’
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Peggy DeBlois is the author of “The Toll Road North.”. DeBlois grew up in Lewiston in the late 60s and early 70s in a French-Catholic neighborhood. She says she is an avid reader but never saw French-Canadian families of her youth in any book. DeBlois says she needed to capture that time and place in some small way.
Books-A-Million showing off revamped South Portland store, month before Bangor location opens
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Books-A-Million bookstore by the Maine Mall is holding a grand reopening on Saturday. The South Portland store has had an extensive renovation over the last few months that the company says showcases its “commitment to providing a haven for readers of all ages.”
Fetch ME a Home: Baby bunny Persephone
PORTLAND, Maine — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has had an influx lately of smaller animals, with guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and birds all looking for forever homes. This week we feature Persephone, who's about 2 months old. Persephone was part of a litter from a pregnant mother who...
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