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Runners attempt 100K and 24-hour runs in Trail Festival at Pineland Farms
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine — At Pineland Farms, the annual Trail Festival has something for every runner… whether it’s a casual 5K or a long-winded 100K. For the latter option, runners started at 6 a.m. on Saturday. They wouldn’t be crossing the finish line until after the sun sets.
Raising awareness of risks children with food allergies face in public spaces
LISBON, Maine — As the weather gets warmer, more families are heading to their local playgrounds and parks. Amid the fun and outdoor activities, one mother from Lisbon, Rachel Granger, is urging others to be mindful of children with food allergies in these shared spaces. Emma Granger's journey with...
Identity of motorcyclist killed in Auburn crash released
The identity of a motorcyclist fatally injured in a crash in Auburn on Friday has been released. Police said in an update Saturday night Auburn first responders were called to South Main Street at the intersection of Witham Road on Friday around 5:30 p.m. for a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car.
Maine State Police tells Lewiston commission they have identified areas for improvement
Maine State Police said they've identified areas for improvement following the search for the man responsible for the mass shootings in Lewiston last October. Robert Card was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a trailer in an overflow lot at the Maine Recycling Corporation in Lisbon. He was found two days after the shooting, even though police searched the business twice before.
Historic sights to see and legendary bites to eat in Brunswick, Maine
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Brunswick Diner is approaching 80 years old. Owned and run for the past 20 years by Jane Davis, it’s now in the hands of Jane’s daughter, Cassidy King. The diner still features in-booth working jukeboxes!. Woodward Point Preserve sits at the tip of...
Mother of Freeport teen who died by suicide shares advice for parents
FREEPORT, Maine — The following story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling,help is always available. You can reach the suicide prevention lifeline by calling 988. For the first time, the mother of a Freeport teen whose disappearance and death in 2022 shook the community...
Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Auburn
AUBURN, Maine — A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in Auburn Friday night. Police say they were called to the intersection of South Main Street and Witham Road at around 5:30 p.m. Friday. Early investigations show that a Volkswagon Beetle collided with the Kawasaki motorcycle while...
Record turnout at annual Miles for Mills race supports veteran families
BRUNSWICK (WGME) - It was a record setting year for the annual Miles for Mills 5k and 10k in Brunswick on Sunday, with more than one thousand five hundred participants. The goal of this race is to raise money for the Travis Mills Foundation which helps soldiers and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice to fight for our freedoms.
Poland man charged with possession of meth, escaping police in Naples
NAPLES (WGME) – A man from Poland is being held without bail after escaping police custody Friday in Naples. Police say 26-year-old Samuel Knights never returned a rented truck and instead stripped the vehicle of some its parts. Sheriff's deputies took him into custody at a gas station in...
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