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Letter to the Editor: Until the job is done
Sometimes, events in our world and events in our towns and States just seem to happen. At other times, people get together, discuss problems, and work hard to find solutions. Such a gathering took place in Dixfield today. For years, because of a desire to save precious taxpayer dollars, we...
The Great Jungle Journey: Vacation Bible School
JAY – Bean’s Corner Baptist Church is offering a Vacation Bible School this summer for kids age four through sixth grade. Prepare to swing into fun as we head out on The Great Jungle Journey at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church, located at 17 Chesterville Rd, Jay, Maine 04239. It will take place the week of June 24-28, from 9-11:45 a.m. daily.
Car catches fire at gas pump in Turner
TURNER, Maine — A dangerous situation unfolded Sunday night in Turner when a vehicle parked at a gas pump became fully engulfed in flames. The Turner Fire Department was called shortly after 10 p.m., Fire Chief Nicholas Merry told NEWS CENTER Maine. By the time emergency crews arrived at...
Maine community holds vigil for a teen who died by suicide
AUBURN, Maine — The community of Auburn took over a baseball field Sunday to honor the life of Elliott Hill, a teenager who died by suicide last week. The Auburn Suburban Baseball Field was filled with friends, family, classmates, among the many who knew Hill. Hill’s family says he...
Fire at Auburn apartment building displaces nearly two-dozen residents
AUBURN, Maine — Nearly two dozen people in Auburn have been displaced after a fire at an apartment building on Monday. Auburn and Lewiston Fire Departments responded to a structure fire located at 271 Court St. Monday afternoon with initial reports of a person trapped inside the building, according to a news release. Upon crews' arrival, the building was reportedly found to have been clear.
Pride Month aids healing after Lewiston shootings
LEWISTON, Maine — The Great Falls Pride Week is well underway in Lewiston with more events than last year, according to organizers. The celebration comes less than eight months after the Lewiston shootings, which left 18 people dead and 13 more injured. "We felt like we owed it to...
Rooks: Sheriff ‘impeachment’ underlines need for change
After a lengthy, unusual and at points downright odd set of proceedings, Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainright kept his office when Gov. Janet Mills declined to use her authority to remove him. Mills accepted recommendations on May 13 from former Supreme Judicial Court Justice Donald Alexander, who she appointed to...
Lewiston gunman's former best friend on document release: 'I wish that person would actually come forward'
LEWISTON, Maine — The former best friend of Lewiston gunman Robert Card is addressing some of the new revelations included in documents released Friday by the Maine Department of Public Safety. Sean Hodgson knew Card for twenty years and served alongside him in the U.S. Army Reserve. They also...
New Lewiston shooting documents detail first responder accounts
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - Maine State Police released over 3,000 pages of investigative documents on Friday relating to the Lewiston mass shooting and response. Our media partner, WMTW has been looking at page after page, trying to learn more about Maine’s deadliest mass shooting that killed 18 and injured 13 others.
Driver dies after car crashes into Norway home
NORWAY, Maine — One person died and another was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a home in Norway on Tuesday. It happened shortly before 12:45 p.m. at 144 Waterford Road, Norway police said in a release. The driver died at the scene, and it appears...
Woman in critical condition after being struck by car in Lewiston
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Lewiston. Police say a car driven by a 21-year-old man hit a 65-year-old woman near 475 Lisbon St. on Tuesday. The woman was in critical condition and was taken to Central Maine Medical Center...
Encouraging the next generation: Maine's Total Coverage joins school career day
TURNER, Maine — Tripp Middle School in Turner hosted a career day Tuesday, giving students a chance to learn about a wide range of potential career choices. Maine's Total Coverage was proud to take part in the day. Maine's Total Weather's Emily Pike and one of the news managers met with small groups of students who had expressed an interest in learning about weather and/or news.
Newly-released documents provide details about Lewiston shooter and police response
LEWISTON, Maine — Maine State Police on Friday released more than 3,000 pages of investigative documents related to the Lewiston shooting and response. Related video above: Army official tells Maine senator the investigations into the Lewiston shooting will be done 'in a couple weeks'. A total of 18 people...
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