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Maine 2nd Congressional District candidate Mike Soboleski tours Piscataquis County businesses
GUILFORD -- With less than a month to go before Maine's GOP congressional primary, candidate Mike Soboleski made several stops in Piscataquis County to speak with small business owners and potential voters. Soboleski says he's committed to economic growth and community engagement in the region. "This is the heartbeat of...
Brayden Badger Game Report: vs Central
Brayden Badger was a major factor in Maine Central Institute's victory over Central on Monday. Central had no answer to Badger as he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Badger and Maine Central Institute will look to defend their home field on Friday...
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...
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.
Hampden Academy singers win opportunity to sing with Foreigner
HAMPDEN--The Hampden Academy choir is consistently striving to be pitch perfect. The singers recently won a contest to sing back up with the rock band Foreigner when the band performs at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor this summer, and now they can't wait to take the stage. "It's something...
Winslow teen inspires young people to pursue beekeeping as 2024 American Honey Princess
ALBION -- Lainey Bell has worked at Swan's Honey, Maine's largest apiary, since the age of 15. Now, she's wearing a crown under her beekeeping suit as the first American Honey Princess from New England. The recognition is from the American Beekeeping Federation, an organization that supports beekeepers across the...
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...
Local farm stands celebrates a century in business
HAMPDEN--Calkins Farm Stand in Hampden is open for the season. Like many other greenhouses and gardens around, Calkins is just bursting with color. However, what makes this family owned business different is this is its 100th year in operation. "As they say, a farmer is one of the best gamblers...
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