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Maine has a big new auto race, featuring a NASCAR champion
OXFORD, Maine — This year is the 75th year of racing at the Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine's premiere short-track racing facility. The Speedway, with a 3/8 miles asphalt oval, is also the largest spectator sporting facility in the state, with a capacity of over 14,000 people. For...
Baseball Game Preview: Lewiston on Home-Turf
Lewiston is 8-2 against Brunswick since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Lewiston Blue Devils will be playing at home against the Brunswick Dragons at 6:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches. On...
"Not in right mental state," court delayed again for man accused of police shootout in Paris
PARIS, Maine — The man facing seven charges stemming from a shootout with police in Paris on Monday was supposed to make his initial appearance in court today for the second time this week. On Wednesday, Gary Porter appeared before a judge over Zoom, and was visibly not able...
Lucky Maine Man Wins Surprise $250,000 from Lottery Scratch Ticket
Fortune favored one Mainer recently after a trip to a local restaurant/convenience store led to a big money win. If only it were you, right?. According to the Maine Lottery, Nick Everett was at Doe's in South Paris when, while checking out, he decided to purchase a $250,000 Cash Stacks instant ticket. After scratching off the ticket, he discovered he had won the top prize for that game.
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...
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...
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...
Auburn celebrates its 2nd annual Lobster Festival
AUBURN (WGME) - When you think of Auburn, you may not think of lobster, but the town's recent tradition carried on this afternoon. The second annual Auburn Lobster Festival set up along Festival Plaza and the Androscoggin River. Several venders offered traditional lobster dinners and other local bites. Six local...
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