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Squirrel trapped in wall at CBS13 for 24 hours rescued and released
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A small squirrel is back in the wild after a "wild" time trapped inside a wall at CBS13 in Portland. The squirrel fell inside a wall in our sales department on Monday and had spent about 24 hours trying to claw its way out to no avail.
Ask the Weather Authority Team: What are straight-line winds?
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The central plains and western regions have experienced severe thunderstorms and tornadoes this week. Severe thunderstorms don't always cause damage due to tornadoes. Most of the time, destruction from thunderstorms comes from straight-line winds. Becky asked our Weather Authority Team:. What are straight-line winds?. To keep it...
Judge rules scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to UK
PORTLAND, Maine — A convicted scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress and who is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from several victims should be extradited to the United Kingdom, a federal court has ruled. Marianne Smyth, who accusers say has also fashioned herself as...
Watch out on the beach: Sandworms are breeding in Maine
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — If you have been on a Maine beach recently, you may have noticed some big worms on the sand. Sandworm breeding season has begun. The South Portland Parks and Recreation Department shared a picture from Willard Beach showing a sandworm, also sometimes called a clamworm.
Black bear sighting in Scarborough raises concerns
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Residents near Pine Point Beach were on high alert earlier this week after reports of a black bear sighting were made. There haven't been any new reports since the May 7 sighting, but the incident has sparked discussions regarding wildlife encounters in suburban neighborhoods. Police Chief...
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