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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.”
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...
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...
The Power of Film
We explore the impact that films can have on us. Going to the movies is often seen as an escape--or as sheer entertainment. But movies can also challenge us, and expose us to different worlds and perspectives. We'll talk with some film aficionados linked to the Bates Film Festivalabout why going to the movies can be enriching and educational.
Properties with USPS as tenant offer dependable investment
The buyer of a portfolio of three small properties viewed it as great investment, thanks to having the U.S. Postal Service as a tenant in each. Alexandria Trust LLC bought retail buildings at 744 Main St. in Monmouth, 1 North Main St. in Bryant Pond and 13 Park St. in South Paris from RESAM Properties LLC for $845,000.
Court appearance for Maine man accused of stealing police vehicles delayed again
The Maine man, who allegedly escaped police custody, crashed a stolen police vehicle, stole another cruiser, and was eventually shot at by 11 officers in South Paris, was supposed to appear in court on Friday. However, there was another delay. Gary Porter, 37, is being held at the York County...
British WWII pilots honored 80 years after fatal crash over Sebago Lake
RAYMOND (WGME)- The lives of two naval air British pilots were cut short in Raymond nearly 80 years ago. They crashed over Sebago Lake during a World War Two training exercise. On Friday, just one day before the anniversary of their deaths, Sub Lieutenants Raymond Laurence Knott and Vaughn Reginald...
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...
Students set sail on handcrafted boats after months of hard work
RAYMOND, Maine — On a gorgeous May morning on Sebago Lake, between the usual boat traffic of the day at Raymond Beach, two showstoppers arrived at the boat launch. Students and their teacher arrived from The Landing School in Arundel with two 17-foot town class sloop sailboats, still smelling of wood varnish.
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...
Victim witness advocates continue support for Lewiston community after harrowing shooting
LEWISTON, Maine — The Lewiston community has felt an immeasurable amount of grief over the past six months after a lone gunman tragically killed 18 people and injured 13 others the night of Oct. 25. Families and survivors of the senseless shooting have had to come to grips with...
Songwriter behind Marden's jingle passes away
PORTLAND (WGME) – The man behind a well-known Maine jingle has passed away. “I should have bought it when I saw it at Marden's!”. That jingle is the work of Ed Boucher, the local musician who wrote the Marden’s jingle and much more over the years. The songwriter...
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