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Restoration work begins at Lewiston's Veterans Memorial Park
LEWISTON, Maine — Restoration work is now underway at the Veterans Memorial Park. Flooding in a winter storm damaged the riverbank and several monuments there. The city estimates it will cost $180,000 to fully restore the park. The American Rental Association Foundation and the Toro Company teamed up to...
US military needs to improve how it interacts with red and yellow flag laws
"Susan Collins has rightly identified the need to improve how the military engages with state and local authorities to share relevant information about potential threats from servicemembers."
Baseball Recap: Cape Elizabeth wins going away against Poland
Cape Elizabeth scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Poland Knights 11-1. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Cape Elizabeth with their most commanding win of the season. Charlie Song was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with a...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Volunteers work to rebuild Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston following flooding
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Volunteers are working to restore the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston after the Androscoggin River swept through it over the winter. After the Androscoggin River crested at historic levels in December, the Veterans Memorial Park took quite a hit. On Tuesday, volunteers worked to rebuild. “But this...
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...
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