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Fallen honored and current law enforcement officers thanked during annual ceremony
AUGUSTA, Maine — Behind spring's first blooms on Augusta's State Street, and in the shadow of the State House, a permanent granite reminder of sacrifice faces the daily traffic of Maine's capital city. On Tuesday morning, that traffic was diverted as law enforcement officers from a wide spectrum of...
Erskine Academy high school seniors give back by beautifying trail
SOUTH CHINA, Maine (WABI) - High school students in South China had a busy day learning the value of making community connections and giving back. We were there as Erskine Academy seniors took part in the United Way of Kennebec Valley’s Day of Caring.
Maine Criminal Justice Academy to graduate 68 cadets May 17
On Friday, May 17, 68 police Cadets will graduate from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The BLETP is an 18-week residential training program that began in January with 72 cadets. 68 Cadets will graduate Friday. The 45th BLETP represents 44...
Fiddleheads, Not Spinach
We are crouched on our hands and knees, ripping out lettuce at Andrew’s Farm in Gardiner, Maine, where I work. “Some of them might be slimy,” says the owner, offering me gloves. I’m not squeamish, but he’s right. Many of the plants have rotted at the base, a symptom of a soil fungus brought about by last year’s heavy rainfall and one we are still battling in spite of three greenhouses. As climate change intensifies and our growing season swings from drought to too much rain, harvests become less dependable and more labor intensive to bring to market.
Colleges, businesses head to South China high school for career fair
SOUTH CHINA, Maine (WABI) -South China high school students got a chance to consider the possibilities of their next chapters today. Today, Erskine Academy hosted its second annual career fair for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Guidance Counselor Marc Cote helped organize the fair. He says students were able to visit...
Bikers gather in Augusta to support 'Motorcycle Awareness Month'
AUGUSTA, Maine — On Monday, the Blaine House saw dozens of bikers pull into the driveway for the annual event in support of Motorcycle Awareness Month. The gathering aimed to foster discussions on safety measures and raise awareness about the importance of vigilance on the roads. "It only takes...
Colby College gets $10M gift to establish data science center
Colby College will use a $10 million gift from trustee Richard M. McVey, a New York-based fintech executive and parent of two Colby graduates, to incorporate data sciences into the Waterville school’s liberal arts curriculum. The McVey Center for Computational and Data Sciences will speed scientific discovery, provide a...
Political Brew: Augusta spending fight, Mills on 72-hour law, and Biden Israel shift
PORTLAND, Maine — It was another busy week in politics. Our analysts discussed the dramatic end to the legislative session with a spending fight, Gov. Mills' response to fallout from the new 72-hour law, and President Biden taking a tougher stance on Israel. Augusta spending fight. Things are finally...
The bees are back: Maine needs 1.4 billion bees to pollinate its blueberry crops alone
FALMOUTH, Maine — A wave of customers returned to local farms and flower shops this weekend looking for some last-minute Mother's Day gifts. Winslow Farm and Flower Shop in Falmouth had one of its first busy days of the season on Sunday as Sarah Boudreau and her family welcomed back regular customers and locals.
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