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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.
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.
Police departments work to cover territory in Oxford County after 12 officers placed on administrative leave
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — Jeffrey Campbell was fortunate Norway's police department and town office is in the same building. He's the interim town manager, which carries even more responsibilities below it like road commissioner, in addition to being police chief. "It's presented some different challenges, but it's a lot...
Scarborough cornhole tournament raises funds in memory of Lewiston shooting victims
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) - Hundreds of folks on Saturday helped to continue the legacy of the lives lost in the Lewiston mass shooting. That night of the shooting, some people a part of the Maineiacs Cornhole lost their lives. On Saturday, that same league put on a cornhole tournament raising funds...
Dozens of Bates College students protest outside Rep. Golden's home over war in Gaza
LEWISTON, Maine — A group of Bates College students demonstrated against the war in Gaza outside of Rep. Jared Golden’s house over the weekend. About 80 students marched and chanted, “No more money for Israel’s crimes,” ahead of a potential invasion of Rafah. They accused...
Family members of Maine mass shooter testify before commission investigating shootings
The commission looking into the October shootings in Lewiston, Maine, heard from family members of the shooter Thursday morning. Commission members heard tales of frustration from Robert Card’s family members, who said they tried to get help before that deadly day. The family members told the commission that they...
Paris honors Deputy Chief Buffington with procession and final lap at speedway
PARIS (WGME) - Firefighters in Paris are honoring a longtime member who sadly died last month. Deputy Chief William Buffington worked for the Paris Fire Department for 57 years. Saturday morning, a procession with area fire crews traveled through town and took one final lap at Oxford Plains Speedway. Buffington...
Scarborough cornhole tournament raises funds in memory of Lewiston shooting victims
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) - Hundreds of folks on Saturday helped to continue the legacy of the lives lost in the Lewiston mass shooting. That night of the shooting, some people a part of the Maineiacs Cornhole lost their lives. On Saturday, that same league put on a cornhole tournament raising funds...
Fetch ME a Home: Baby bunny Persephone
PORTLAND, Maine — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society has had an influx lately of smaller animals, with guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and birds all looking for forever homes. This week we feature Persephone, who's about 2 months old. Persephone was part of a litter from a pregnant mother who...
Family of Lewiston, Maine gunman testifies and says more could have been done
LEWISTON, Maine - The family of the gunman who killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine last year testified in front of a commission in Lewiston Thursday, saying more could have been done to help him and prevent the mass shooting.The family of Robert Card will never forget the 18 victims. A commission in Lewiston began speaking with Card's family this week to determine what could have been done better and whether this could have been prevented.Family concerned with Robert Card's mental health"First I would like to recognize the loved ones lost on October 25. My family will never forget your...
Auburn water district employee improperly accepted free ski trips, state officials say
The state’s ethics commission is accusing an Auburn water district employee of violating conflict of interest laws by accepting two free ski trips from a water meter manufacturer and its distributor. Scott Callahan, the district’s operations manager, faces accusations of accepting valuable gifts provided to him by an unnamed...
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