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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...
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...
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...
Raw video: Testimony from Robert Card's sister, brother-in-law and ex-wife before Lewiston Commission
VIDEO: Watch as Nicole and James Herling, the sister and brother-in-law of Robert Cart, continue their testimony before the commission looking into the shootings that left 18 people dead in Lewiston, Maine, last October. Robert Card's ex-wife, Cara Lamb, also testifies. >> Watch videos from Thursday's commission hearing: Part 1...
Students set sail on handcrafted boats after months of hard work
RAYMOND, Maine — On a gorgeous May morning on Sebago Lake, between the usual boat traffic of the day at Raymond Beach, two showstoppers arrived at the boat launch. Students and their teacher arrived from The Landing School in Arundel with two 17-foot town class sloop sailboats, still smelling of wood varnish.
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...
"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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Popular Maine music venue reopening 2 months after devastating fire
GRAY, Maine — A popular wedding venue and outdoor concert space in Gray is reopening Friday, two months after a devastating fire. Fire leveled the old barn at Stonehedge in Gray on March 12 and strong winds blew embers from the fire across the street, starting small fires in the grass and on the house next to the barn. There was so much damage, investigators were not able to determine a cause.
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...
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