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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...
Ranger grabs natural hat trick at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME — Perennial leading driver Bruce Ranger picked up a natural hat trick on Friday (May 10) at Cumberland, winning three of the final four races on the 12-race card. And for the native New Englander, it was just another day at the office. Ranger started his three-race...
Project CommUNITY: Maine Veteran and his wife serve more than food to homeless community
LEWISTON, Maine — Paul and Riechelle Bernard have served over 900 volunteer hours, providing meals at the Lewiston Warming Center. After the warming center closed in mid-April, the pair continued picking up food donations, and delivering it to people facing homelessness in Lewiston. Many of the donations come from Panera and The Rusty Lantern in Turner.
Auburn celebrates its 2nd annual Lobster Festival
AUBURN (WGME) - When you think of Auburn, you may not think of lobster, but the town's recent tradition carried on this afternoon. The second annual Auburn Lobster Festival set up along Festival Plaza and the Androscoggin River. Several venders offered traditional lobster dinners and other local bites. Six local...
Reports outline new details about Cumberland County's response during Lewiston manhunt
CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WGME) -- After Action Reports from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are revealing new details about the agency's response to the Lewiston mass shooting and manhunt. The reports, which the CBS13 I-Team obtained through a public records request, were written by members of the Cumberland County Emergency Services...
Bet On Joe rewards Cumberland punters
Cumberland, ME — Bet On Joe captured the $6,000 featured pace at Cumberland on Saturday (May 11), picking up his second win in eight starts this year and rewarding his backers with a ‘triple return’ on their investment. Unraced at 2, the now-9-year-old has taken a seasonal...
Opening date set for Maine Wildlife Park following storm damage
GRAY, Maine — The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray now plans to open on May 20. The opening was delayed due to extensivedamage at the park caused by a snowstorm in early April. The damage included damage to the fencing, trails, and animal houses. Officials said none of the animals were harmed during the storm.
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