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Around 70 firefighters and dozens of towns respond to forest fire in Effingham
EFFINGHAM, N.H. — Around 70 firefighters from dozens of New Hampshire towns contained a forest fire that burned more than 20 acres in Effingham. Authorities said the fire broke out near Clough Road around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Officials in Effingham said the fire escalated to a 3-alarm. First responders...
Several wildfires and brush fires break out across Maine on Saturday
LIMINGTON (WGME) - A reported wildfire in Limington that saw several towns responding Saturday night has been put out. Multiple area fire crews, including Cornish and Limerick, responded to North Road for the fire. Limington fire officials say the fire began when some neighbors living nearby were burning piles of...
RSU 57 leaders call for review after student's death by suicide
WATERBORO, Maine — RSU 57 held a regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday but immediately made adjustments to their agenda at the start of the meeting. They moved their executive session, which is a closed portion of the meeting that allows them to handle confidential matters, up to the top of the meeting. They then moved the superintendent's report to follow it.
Westbrook secures $60 million for innovative hydroponic farm to tackle food insecurity
WESTBROOK (WGME) - Tens of millions of federal dollars are going to help finish building a large-scale hydroponic farm in Westbrook. According to the developers, the facility has a chance to play a critical role in preventing food insecurity in Maine. Developers of this four-story vertical farm say they just...
Warming center in Sanford set to close, unhoused Mainers unsure where to go
SANFORD (WGME) -- The warming center in Sanford is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week, but Tuesday, that comes to an end. “Tuesdays coming around. You know a lot of stress, a lot of anxiety, sadness," Robert Edson said. Robert Edson says he and his wife...
Masons’ LRVC Student of the Month
Ayerabella Harrington, a senior from Cornish, has been selected as the Masons’ Lake Region Vocational Student of the Month for April. Hobbies: I enjoy being with animals and hanging out with my nephews. What program are you in at the Vocational Center? I am in the Law Enforcement II...
Legendary USM baseball coach Ed Flaherty honored Saturday ahead of his upcoming retirement
GORHAM (WGME) - Legendary USM baseball coach Eddie Flaherty was celebrated ahead of their game on Saturday. Following this season, Flaherty will be calling it a career after 39 years with the team. It was a bittersweet day in Gorham. “It's not going to be easy, you hit 70 years...
Market highlights small businesses, kicking off National Small Business Week
YORK, Maine — New England's small businesses showcased their products at Cliff House Maine as National Small Business Week kicked off Sunday. Makers of the USA partnered with Meet York County and Cliff House Maine to highlight more than 50 vendors from Maine and beyond, drawing about 800 people to the event.
Flirting with trouble
PORTLAND, Maine — A federal court in Maine dismissed all claims brought against the town of Westbrook and several of its officials, who were sued by a former employee for sex discrimination. His supervisor allegedly treated him differently not because he was a man, but because he replaced the supervisor’s paramour, which would not constitute sex discrimination if true.
Waypoint Music Fest 2024: Motor Booty Affair headlines show for a cause
This year’s Music Fest, formerly Tele-Fest, has an electrifying lineup, including Dock Squares. This festival is about more than just music; it’s about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism and intellectual developmental disabilities. Proceeds from the Music Fest will directly support Waypoint’s children’s...
'We're praying for him': Auburn man arrested after string of robberies at Maine churches
An Auburn man is behind bars after police allege he robbed, threatened, and assaulted people at several Maine churches on Sunday before sparking a dangerous police chase. Connor McGlone, 27, of Auburn is facing robbery and theft charges in York and Cumberland counties. Sunday morning’s string of robberies started at...
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