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US military needs to improve how it interacts with red and yellow flag laws
"Susan Collins has rightly identified the need to improve how the military engages with state and local authorities to share relevant information about potential threats from servicemembers."
CBS13 celebrates 70 years of broadcasting history and community connection
Thursday is an important day at CBS13! It's our birthday!. 70 years ago, WGAN-TV, later WGME-TV, went on the air for the very first time. Our very first broadcast went on the air live at 5 p.m. on May 16, 1954. "We cannot imagine a world without television, just like...
$30K worth of fentanyl seized during Lewiston drug bust, Massachusetts man arrested
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Massachusetts man has been accused of trafficking fentanyl in Lewiston. The MDEA says authorities witnessed 34-year-old Jonathan E. Paige of Boston conducting a drug deal on Sabattus Street on Thursday. When confronted by police, Paige reportedly tried to run away but was quickly taken into custody.
Auburn water district employee improperly accepted free ski trips, state officials say
The state’s ethics commission is accusing an Auburn water district employee of violating conflict of interest laws by accepting two free ski trips from a water meter manufacturer and its distributor. Scott Callahan, the district’s operations manager, faces accusations of accepting valuable gifts provided to him by an unnamed...
Historical preservation and education grants for two Maine nonprofits
Maine’s First Ship and the Arnold Expedition Historical Society are two of the 121 nonprofit, cultural organizations across 29 states and the District of Columbia who will receive a total of $1.4 million dollars in grant funding for historic preservation and education projects from Americana Corner based in Alexandria, Virginia. The history-focused educational nonprofits are the only two Maine recipients of the 2024 Preserving America grant award.
Students are running this Maine film festival but it’s open to everyone
PORTLAND, Maine — When Roger Corman died a few days ago at the age of 98, he was warmly remembered as a B-movie legend, a producer and director who cranked out hundreds of low-budget pictures that you’ve never heard but whose titles will make you smile: “Sharktopus,” “Swamp Women, “The Brain Eaters,” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters.”
Missing Maine woman found safe
UPDATE: Maine State Police say Whitney Frew has been found and she is safe. No other information has been released. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maine State Police are asking for help finding a woman who hasn’t been seen since April 30. Police say 29-year-old Whitney Frew was reported missing by her husband.
Dozens of Bates College students protest outside Rep. Golden's home over war in Gaza
LEWISTON, Maine — A group of Bates College students demonstrated against the war in Gaza outside of Rep. Jared Golden’s house over the weekend. About 80 students marched and chanted, “No more money for Israel’s crimes,” ahead of a potential invasion of Rafah. They accused...
An Anonymous Gift
A long time ago (I seem to be saying that a lot lately) I met Edith Hazard at Bookland in Brunswick during a book signing. Edie, as I have come to know her, was meeting and greeting with her newest book, “Singing for your Supper,” and I was signing my first book “WINTER.” We weren’t overrun with interested customers – well, at least I wasn’t, so we had some time to visit. Bookland was approaching hard times as bookstores everywhere were beginning to feel the pressure of online shopping. However, the wonderful managers of our “local” stores were committed to promoting Maine authors and artists. Karla and JoAnn were huge supporters who, despite waning markets, really emphasized, in their respective locations, Maine products. I guess that’s what Edie and I were, however, I hardly put myself in the same class with Ms. Hazard. I did photographs, she does words, and has continued to pursue and develop her craft over the many years since our chance meeting.
Hometown Maine: Topsham
TOPSHAM, Maine — Midcoast Fencing Athletic Club is new to Topsham and is hoping to bring the sport of fencing to more Mainers. The club's coach says that it can help people in ways outside of physical health. For this week's Hometown Maine, Jacob Murphy shows the ropes of...
Independent films showcased at Bates Film Festival
LEWISTON, Maine — The Bates Film Festival is hosting its annual event this week to showcase filmmakers from Maine and around the world. The free event kicked off Tuesday and will run through Sunday at locations in Portland and Lewiston. Organizers hope attendees have an experience that goes beyond...
An Anonymous Gift
A long time ago (I seem to be saying that a lot lately) I met Edith Hazard at Bookland in Brunswick during a book signing. Edie, as I have come to know her, was meeting and greeting with her newest book, “Singing for your Supper,” and I was signing my first book “WINTER.” We weren’t overrun with interested customers – well, at least I wasn’t, so we had some time to visit. Bookland was approaching hard times as bookstores everywhere were beginning to feel the pressure of online shopping. However, the wonderful managers of our “local” stores were committed to promoting Maine authors and artists. Karla and JoAnn were huge supporters who, despite waning markets, really emphasized, in their respective locations, Maine products. I guess that’s what Edie and I were, however, I hardly put myself in the same class with Ms. Hazard. I did photographs, she does words, and has continued to pursue and develop her craft over the many years since our chance meeting.
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