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Oakland holds Memorial Day ceremonies, parade
OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - ”It’s up to us to use the gifts secured by those who made the ultimate sacrifice to do as much good as possible and honor a debt that can never be repaid,” said David Germain of American Legion Post 51, during his speech at Oakland’s Memorial Hall.
Sparrows Nest Theater presents 12 Angry Jurors, May 30 – June 2
INDUSTRY – Sparrows Nest Theater located at 1114 West Mills Road in Industry is presenting the classic American drama 12 Angry Jurors on May 30 and 31 and June 1 at 7 p.m. and June 2 at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal...
Mobilize Recovery Maine gives out free Narcan door-to-door in Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine — Members of Mobilize Recovery Maine and volunteers went to neighborhoods in Waterville to distribute free Narcan to residents and teach them how to use it. "We're trying to get some people to save lives," Jon Reynolds, community organizer for Mobilize Recovery said. Narcan is a nasal...
Farmington American Legion Post 28 marks the centennial anniversary of the Teague WWI Memorial Arch
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 will hold a public Memorial Day observance on May 27th starting at 10 am on the grounds of the Teague WWI Memorial Arch. This year, Post 28 recognizes the centennial anniversary of the iconic Memorial Arch with an extended program featuring guest speakers highlighting restorative efforts, sharing history of the Arch’s commissioning and facts about John M. Teague who bequeathed the Arch to Franklin County.
Farmington student named Maine's Doodle for Google winner
FARMINGTON (WGME) -- A Mt. Blue High School student has been named Maine's winner of the 2024 Doodle for Google contest. In January, Google asked students across the U.S. to submit their ideas for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. For 2024, in celebration of Google’s 25th anniversary, they...
Environmentalists advocate for removal of four Kennebec River dams
AUGUSTA, Maine — Everett “Brownie” Carson was skeptical when approached to join a group of fishermen fighting for the removal of Edwards Dam in 1988. The dam had generated electricity from the Kennebec River’s current for almost 75 years, and Carson, then the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s director, wondered if federal officials would opt to end the status quo.
Maine’s high court upholds conviction, sentence for Waterville man who murdered girlfriend
(WABI) - Maine’s high court has upheld the conviction and sentence for a Waterville man who murdered his longtime girlfriend. Nicholas Lovejoy pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Melissa Sousa in October of 2019. He was sentenced to 42 years in prison. Lovejoy argued the court denied his...
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...
Weather At Your School: Dirigo Elementary School
PERU, Maine — Meteorologist Ted McInerney visited with students in Peru at Dirigo Elementary. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Waterville first responders highlighted in 'Pride In Duty' photography exhibit
WATERVILLE, Maine — A recent Colby College graduate, who is also a firefighter, highlighted Waterville Fire and Rescue in her senior art exhibit. You may have heard the adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Studio art major Morgan Cheney embodied this by capturing the day-to-day of first...
UMF Professor Bailie honored by the Maine Environmental Education Association for advancing the field of nature-based education
FARMINGTON — Patti Bailie, associate professor of early childhood education at the University of Maine at Farmington, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Environmental Education Association. The […]
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