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South Portland teen reported missing has been located; no further investigation, police say
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — A 16-year-old from South Portland who had been reported missing has been located. South Portland police said in an update Thursday morning that the teen had been found. "UPDATE: This is no longer a missing case as he was located," police said. "The South Portland...
Breaking down Portland's payroll
It’s the biggest city in Maine and now we’re learning more about Portland’s salary structure. Auditors at Open The Books recently reviewed the city’s payroll from Maine’s Public Employees Retirement System for 2023. Adam Andrzejewski, the CEO and founder of Open The Books, has the...
Westbrook teen center gets federal funding to expand
BIDDEFORD, Maine — My Place Teen Center, a nonprofit in Westbrook, is getting federal funding to finish its $3.7 million restoration project of a second center at the former St. Andre's Church Biddeford church. The $650,000 was secured by Maine independent Sen. Angus King in the latest congressional directed...
Boys broke out of Maine’s youth prison during recent period of unrest
The episode happened days before the union representing teachers, maintenance and supervisory staff sent a letter to state officials describing their “serious safety concerns” about Long Creek.
Annual Pizza Challenge: 10 Maine restaurants compete for best pie in Westbrook
If you love pizza, we've got the perfect event for you on Thursday. Get ready for the annual Pizza Challenge. Ten restaurants will go head-to-head to find out who has got the best pie. Plus, for a low price you can eat all you can eat. It takes place on...
Sean Halsey provides update on family's recovery one year after I-295 shootings
YARMOUTH, Maine — One year later, Joseph Eaton remains at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, accused of a quadruple murder and a highway shooting that left three people injured. One year later, we spoke with the people who were caught in the crossfire. "The glass started shattering around...
Greely High School student overcomes adversity, helps establish mental health club
CUMBERLAND (WGME) -- There's a new club at Greely High School that's helping students and student athletes who may be dealing with mental health issues. It's an important platform that's giving kids an outlet to talk, listen and heal. Greely senior Charlie Anania is getting ready for his spring season...
See lots of smoke over Scarborough? Don't be alarmed
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Don't be alarmed if you see a lot of smoke over Scarborough on Wednesday — it is planned. The Scarborough Fire Department and Maine Forest Service are doing a scheduled burn on a 30-acre hayfield at Fuller Farm off Broadturn Road. The field is owned by the Scarborough Land Trust and the burn is being done to help reduce invasive plant populations, control ticks and promote the natural ecology.
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