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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.”
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.
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...
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...
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.
Project CommUNITY: Maine Veteran and his wife serve more than food to homeless community
LEWISTON, Maine — Paul and Riechelle Bernard have served over 900 volunteer hours, providing meals at the Lewiston Warming Center. After the warming center closed in mid-April, the pair continued picking up food donations, and delivering it to people facing homelessness in Lewiston. Many of the donations come from Panera and The Rusty Lantern in Turner.
BRHS girls tennis match rescheduled
The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis match at Spruce Mountain that was rescheduled for today, May 16, is postponed and will now be played on May 21 at Spruce Mountain, according to BRHS Athletic Director Allan Crocker via email May 16.
Reports outline new details about Cumberland County's response during Lewiston manhunt
CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WGME) -- After Action Reports from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are revealing new details about the agency's response to the Lewiston mass shooting and manhunt. The reports, which the CBS13 I-Team obtained through a public records request, were written by members of the Cumberland County Emergency Services...
Deputy sheriff criticized by Lewiston commission hires attorney
BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) - An attorney for the sheriff’s deputy criticized by the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shootings is now blasting the findings in their interim report. “The Commission seemed to be in a rush to find fault and clearly failed to carefully examine and appreciate the facts...
Bates College student studies fine art of boxing
PORTLAND (WGME) – A junior from Auburn at Bates College is keeping very busy. When the 20-year-old isn't pulling an all-nighter studying in the library, he enjoys his free time inside the squared circle. He's a tireless worker inside the classroom. "I'm a double major in anthropology and Chinese,"...
Warriors win Over British Columbia to Start NAIA Opening Round Tournament
LEWISTON - A six-run eighth inning gave the Warriors a boost in their opening contest of the 2024 NAIA Opening Round, presented by Avista, at Harris Field on Monday. Top-seeded LC State faced a familiar foe in Cascade Conference opponent British Columbia and came away with an 8-1 victory. Shane...
New details emerge in double murder in Poland, Maine
AUBURN, Maine — An Auburn man accused of killing two people in Poland inFebruary 2023 was due in court Tuesday for a bail hearing, but that hearing was continued to a later date. Maine's Total Coverage is learning new details about the case against Aaron Aldrich, who is facing...
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