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Oakland holds Memorial Day ceremonies, parade
OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - ”It’s up to us to use the gifts secured by those who made the ultimate sacrifice to do as much good as possible and honor a debt that can never be repaid,” said David Germain of American Legion Post 51, during his speech at Oakland’s Memorial Hall.
Waterville first responders highlighted in 'Pride In Duty' photography exhibit
WATERVILLE, Maine — A recent Colby College graduate, who is also a firefighter, highlighted Waterville Fire and Rescue in her senior art exhibit. You may have heard the adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Studio art major Morgan Cheney embodied this by capturing the day-to-day of first...
Mobilize Recovery Maine gives out free Narcan door-to-door in Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine — Members of Mobilize Recovery Maine and volunteers went to neighborhoods in Waterville to distribute free Narcan to residents and teach them how to use it. "We're trying to get some people to save lives," Jon Reynolds, community organizer for Mobilize Recovery said. Narcan is a nasal...
Environmentalists advocate for removal of four Kennebec River dams
AUGUSTA, Maine — Everett “Brownie” Carson was skeptical when approached to join a group of fishermen fighting for the removal of Edwards Dam in 1988. The dam had generated electricity from the Kennebec River’s current for almost 75 years, and Carson, then the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s director, wondered if federal officials would opt to end the status quo.
Garbage truck rolls over in Fairfield Crash
FAIRFIELD, Maine (WABI) - At approximately 3 p.m Thursday, Fairfield Police and Fire Rescue responded to Norridgewock Road for a report of a rollover crash. They say they found a two vehicle crash involving a garbage truck and a pickup truck. On scene officers found the garbage truck operated by...
Appeal denied for Waterville man convicted of murdering mother of his children
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A Waterville man, who is serving 42 years in prison for killing the mother of his two children, has had his murder conviction appeal denied. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld Nicholas Lovejoy’s conviction and sentence on Thursday. Lovejoy pleaded guilty to murdering his longtime girlfriend,...
Travelling GoldStars Tribute Wall honoring veterans in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WGME) - Memorial Day weekend often marks the beginning of warmer months, beach days to come, and no school. But there's a GoldStars Tribute Wall in Maine right now, reminding us of why we get to enjoy those freedoms. More than seven thousand stars, each with a different name.
Sparrows Nest Theater presents 12 Angry Jurors, May 30 – June 2
INDUSTRY – Sparrows Nest Theater located at 1114 West Mills Road in Industry is presenting the classic American drama 12 Angry Jurors on May 30 and 31 and June 1 at 7 p.m. and June 2 at 2 p.m. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal...
Girl seriously injured during incident at Waterville bridge, police say
WATERVILLE, Maine — A girl was airlifted to a hospital Monday after she was seriously injured during an incident Monday in Waterville. It happened shortly before 4 p.m. near the area of Two Cent Bridge at the Head of Falls along the Kennebec River, Waterville police said in a release Tuesday. Emergency officials said in the release they believed the girl may have been experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.
Farmington American Legion Post 28 marks the centennial anniversary of the Teague WWI Memorial Arch
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post 28 will hold a public Memorial Day observance on May 27th starting at 10 am on the grounds of the Teague WWI Memorial Arch. This year, Post 28 recognizes the centennial anniversary of the iconic Memorial Arch with an extended program featuring guest speakers highlighting restorative efforts, sharing history of the Arch’s commissioning and facts about John M. Teague who bequeathed the Arch to Franklin County.
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