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Portland man pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, identity theft
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Portland court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Court records show 22-year-old Paul Logugune and a coconspirator broke into unattended vehicles to steal purses and wallets between May and June 2022, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maine said in a release.
These Maine fifth graders just raised and released 250 brook trout
POLAND, Maine — Did you know it takes a certain water temperature and pH level to raise and keep baby trout alive? Those were just a couple of the lessons fifth graders at Poland Community School received this year through the "Brookie Buddies" program. In January, students received hundreds...
State hopes new resources will help ease Maine housing crisis
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The state is releasing a new tool to help address the housing crisis. MaineHousing's data portal tracks supply and affordability by community. They hope it will help officials make decisions about what type of housing is needed most and where. The MaineHousing data portal solidifies the message...
Crash in Gorham under investigation
GORHAM, Maine — A motor vehicle crash in Gorham early Tuesday afternoon led officials to close the intersection of Flaggy Meadow Road and Cressy Road, which reopened a few hours later. The Cumberland County Regional Communications Center announced the closure around 1:50 p.m. saying drivers should seek alternate routes.
Three displaced after Oxford home catches fire
OXFORD (WGME) - Three people have been displaced after a fire damaged their home in Oxford. Just after 5 o'clock, crews responded to the house on Paine Road near South Town Farm Road. The three people and four dogs living there all made it out safely. Oxford officials are still...
Busy road in Casco reopens after hours-long closure
CASCO, Maine — A portion of Route 121 in Casco was closed Tuesday morning due to a crash. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said at about 7:50 a.m. that the road, also known as Meadow Road, was closed between Route 11 in Casco and Plains Road in Raymond. That is a distance of just over three miles.
State delays opening Songo Lock Draw Bridge in Naples
NAPLES, Maine — The Maine Department of Transportation says it will not be able to open the Songo Lock Draw Bridge in Naples until Saturday, May 11. May 1 is when the state typically begins operating the draw bridge, which allows marine traffic to pass under State Park Road.
Longtime Seeds of Peace director stresses dialogue between campers this year
OTISFIELD (WGME) -- A camp that sees hosts children from war-torn places like Israel and Palestine is paying close attention to rising tensions overseas. Seeds of Peace in Otisfield connects teenagers from all walks of life during summer camps. The longtime director says there will be children from both Israel...
Oxford Hills High School students learn about potential careers in Maine's outdoor economy
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Dozens of students from Oxford Hills High School spent the day learning about potential careers that highlight Maine's $3 billion outdoor economy. The high school students attended sessions led by University of New England students in the newly launched "Outdoor Business and Innovation” major. They took...
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