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Madison ‘Hannaford cat’ named Rascal has died
MADISON, Maine (WABI) - A cat that greeted customers at Hannaford in Madison for years has died. According to Rascal’s family, the cat died Saturday after being hit by a car. We first told you about Rascal last August when she had been taken by shoppers who had picked...
A New Place For Birding Awaits You
Looking for a new place to go birding? We’ve got just the place for you. It’s called the Perham Stream Birding Trail, and it’s located in Madrid, Maine. For those who may be a little rusty on their Maine geography, Madrid is located about a 40-minute drive north of Farmington. For the skiers out there, as the crow flies the Perham Stream Birding Trail is only about 5 miles from Saddleback Mountain and 10 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain. The Appalachian Trail passes by just about four and half miles north as well.
Maine police use spikes in power usage to find illegal marijuana grows
JAY (WGME) – If you're growing marijuana illegally in Maine, police want you to know that they are coming for you. Officers recently seized 3,200 plants in the raids of two grow houses in Freedom and Harmony. Police are using power spikes to weed out illegal operations, including one...
Travis Mills Foundation acquires nearby property to expand support for veterans
The Travis Mills Foundation — a nonprofit that assists post-9/11 veterans injured in active duty or in service to the nation — has purchased a 12-unit multifamily complex across the street from the organization's retreat in Rome, Maine. The plan is to expand the foundation's Warrior PATHH (Progressive...
At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion
Less than three years ago, Mary Ann and David Giordano were taking turns lying on the living room floor with their Afghan hound Frankie, hand-feeding the desperately ill dog anything she would eat. She had developed severe kidney problems after contracting Lyme disease, despite being on medications meant to repel the ticks that cause it. Veterinarians weren't sure she would survive. Yet on Monday, Frankie was at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, healthy and ready to compete. She would face off against over a dozen other Afghan hounds — including the winner of last month’s World Dog Show...
Abrupt end to Franklin County opioid settlement committee raises questions about process statewide
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Maine — In early April, Franklin County commissioners held a closed-door meeting and voted to remove Keith Amato of Wilton from the county’s opioid settlement committee. Amato, who is in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, said he was blindsided by accusations that his behavior in...
Skowhegan softball looking for redemption in A North amidst hot start
SKOWHEGAN - After making the Class A North final last year, Skowhegan softball is picking up right where they left off. The Riverhawks are 9-1 to start 2024 with a truly complete squad. Eight of their wins have come via the 10-run rule and they have shutout six of their opponents. The team says that those hot bats are the biggest key to their success, as well as the team chemistry that comes with having nine seniors.
Four local students graduate from UMF
Four students, one from Boothbay Harbor and three from Wiscasset, were among the hundreds of graduates who received degrees during the May 4 commencement ceremony at the University of Maine at Farmington. Below are the local students, their degree and their field of study. Connor Demmons of Boothbay Harbor, B.A.,...
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