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'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...
Portland man arrested following suspected drug deal in Westbrook
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- A Maine man has been arrested after police say officers saw him wearing a ski mask and conducting a drug deal in Westbrook. Last Wednesday, police say officers saw a man, later identified as 35-year-old Nicholas Young of Portland, wearing a ski mask and completing what appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug deal near Main and Bridge streets.
Local Westbrook coffee shop broken into and robbed
WESTBROOK (WGME) - A local coffee shop in Westbrook was broken into and robbed on Sunday. The Daily Grind coffee shop says their AC unit was pushed in and that the suspect crawled in through the window. The coffee shop says they suffered property damage and cash loss. They say...
Saco residents unite to raise funds for cancer research in 26th annual Mary's Walk
SACO (WGME) - Saco residents came together Sunday morning to raise money for cancer research in Maine- for the 26th year in a row. Mary's Walk began in 1999 as a way to remember and honor Mary Kerry Libby, a "much-loved" member of the Saco-Biddeford community who passed away from Burkitt Lymphoma.
Adaptive shooting competition equalizes playing field
HOLLIS, Maine — On Sunday, the Buxton & Hollis Rod & Gun Club held what it's calling "the only event of its kind." The club held a competitive shooting competition, The Great Equalizer, where people with disabilities had the chance to compete on an even playing field. "I thought,...
Man accused of killing missing Windham man files motion to dismiss murder charge
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Leeds man accused of killing a missing Windham man has filed a motion to get his charges dismissed. According to court documents, 30-year-old Joseph Chute allegedly told people he killed Alex Jackson. Authorities began investigating Jackson’s disappearance in May of 2023. Jackson was last seen...
Maine woman who killed ex-husband in front of kids appeals conviction
PORTLAND (WGME) -- An Acton woman convicted of stabbing and killing her ex-husband in front of their children is challenging her conviction before Maine’s highest court. Kandee Weyland Collind was sentenced to 32 years in prison for stabbing Scott Weyland in 2017 after he was awarded primary custody of their children.
Saco apartment fire displaces 16 people
SACO (WGME) - More than a dozen people are displaced after an apartment building caught fire on Wakefield Avenue. Crews responded to the fire shortly around 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Saco fire officials tell us no one was injured but 16 people were living there. The Red Cross is currently helping...
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