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Three displaced after Oxford home catches fire
OXFORD (WGME) - Three people have been displaced after a fire damaged their home in Oxford. Just after 5 o'clock, crews responded to the house on Paine Road near South Town Farm Road. The three people and four dogs living there all made it out safely. Oxford officials are still...
Lewiston Public Library could eliminate safety position in budget cut
LEWISTON (WGME) -- After safety issues at the Lewiston Public Library, a security officer, library monitor and safety role were added. That third safety position is a job that’s rarely been filled and as a result, could be eliminated in budget talks. “The security issues that we are having...
New visitation facility opening in Lewiston this week
LEWISTON, Maine — A new facility is opening Wednesday in Lewiston. It will offer monitored family visitation for families in Maine with children in state custody. The latest data shows there are more than 2,500 Maine children in DHHS custody, according to the state's child welfare dashboard. While in state custody, visitation appointments are one of the only ways for kids to maintain relationships with their parents and other family members.
Genocide survivors share stories at Bates College
In anticipation of the 30th commemoration of the beginning of one of the darkest chapters in human history–the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda–the Bates College French and Francophone Studies Department presented a transformative conference in Lewiston in March titled “Rwanda 30 Years After: Trauma Healing of Genocide Survivors & Intergenerational Trauma.“ The conference brought together survivors, scholars, and activists, and featured distinguished speakers Esther Mujawayo, Jean Bosco Rutagengwa, and Chantal Kayitesi, who shared their own harrowing experiences and insights as survivors of the genocide, shedding light on its enduring impact.
Two severely injured after motorcycle collides with cars on Turner Road in Auburn
AUBURN (WGME) - Two people have sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle collided with a car in Auburn on Saturday. The Auburn Police Department says they were called to the area of 2382 Turner Road at 1:15 p.m. for a report of a multi vehicle crash. Investigation showed that a...
Colby Handles Bates to Secure #1 Seed Heading into Playoffs
This past weekend, Colby’s baseball team took on the Bates Bobcats in a three-game series to wrap up the 2024 regular season. Bates hosted the first game on Friday afternoon, while the Bobcats made the drive over from Lewiston for a doubleheader. The Mules fell to Bates 3 – 9 on Friday, but were sure to impress in front of a lively home crowd on a gorgeous April Saturday, winning 5 – 0 and 7 – 3, respectively.
Longtime Seeds of Peace director stresses dialogue between campers this year
OTISFIELD (WGME) -- A camp that sees hosts children from war-torn places like Israel and Palestine is paying close attention to rising tensions overseas. Seeds of Peace in Otisfield connects teenagers from all walks of life during summer camps. The longtime director says there will be children from both Israel...
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