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Some Bridgton residents without water as temperatures expected to soar
BRIDGTON (WGME) -- When temperatures hit 80 for the first time this year, it could be a problem for some people in the Lakes Region. "I stepped in a puddle. So I just figured the water boiler thing was leaking. So I called for help," Bridgton resident Wanda Lembo said.
Survey launched — SAD 61 seeks public help to draft ‘blueprint’ for future
SAD 61 needs a new blueprint for its future. “Our purpose in updating our Strategic Plan is to provide a blueprint that focuses the work of the District and guides us in achieving common goals,” Assistant Superintendent Dr. Pat Hayden said. “It will include a mission statement (what we do), a vision statement (what we aspire to be), core values, (what we believe), and priority focus areas with strategies (what we want to accomplish).”
Windham student's speech wins state Speak Out competition
A Windham High School junior’s moving speech about firearm violence won the state Speak Out competition during the recent Maine Lions Convention in Bethel. Windham High School junior Molly Plati, center, is joined. by Camille Swander of the Windham Lions Club, left, and. WHS teacher Karyl Hazard after Plati...
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.
FOUND: Suspect in Standish animal cruelty incident now faces charges
STANDISH, Maine (WMTW) - A Standish man is facing animal cruelty accusations after the sheriff’s office says he abandoned a 6-month-old kitten on May 18. Shane Wescott, 37, was identified by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office as having abandoned the kitten at the Bonney Eagle High School parking lot.
New Maine law requires younger boaters to take education course
Maine — As Mainers enjoyed a taste of summer Wednesday, officials were reminding boaters of a new law in Maine. The law requires boaters 25 years old and younger to take a safety course before driving anything with 25 horsepower or greater. “Anybody born after Jan. 1, 1999, operating...
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