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The Maine Mall, located in South Portland, Maine, has been the cornerstone of the state’s retail landscape since its doors opened in 1971. As Maine’s largest shopping center, it has long served as a regional hub, attracting visitors from nearby cities and beyond. Conveniently positioned near the Maine...

A burger from one of the most famous diners in our Pine Tree State was recently named one of the best in America!. While ‘Vacationland’ is more famous for its seafood and wild blueberries, we certainly do have a big love for burgers, too. But how does one...

ALFRED, Maine — One person was taken to Maine Medical Center with serious injuries after a rollover crash in Alfred on Sunday. It happened around 7 a.m. in the area of 79 Gore Road, Alfred Fire Rescue said in a social media post. The person who was injured had...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Not one, but multiple Portland restaurants closed their doors for good this past Saturday, October 12, and some in the hospitality industry feel more could follow. It's part of a growing trend of announcements on social media. Local favorites cited staffing challenges, inflation, and a lack of...

An 84-year-old man died Sunday afternoon after a rollover crash on Yarmouth Road in Gray. Arnold Harmon from Gray died at the scene, said the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Driver Trapped in Vehicle. Harmon was trapped in his Mustang after the vehicle rolled over, said WGME News. Medical Event...

A 58-year-old man was arrested for OUI early Saturday morning after driving the wrong-way and causing an accident on I-95 in York. Timothy Willis of Glastonbury, CT was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence. Passing Motorist Crashed Avoiding Wrong-Way Driver. The Maine State Police and York Police stopped...

While people from away, and younger people, may consider mostly rural New England to be 'boring', there are some major benefits to living in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and rural Massachusetts. One of the biggest benefits is how safe these states are. Sure, violent crimes do occasionally happen in rural...

PORTLAND (WGME) – Police are trying to figure out who fired shots that hit a Portland duplex. Police say the shots were fired on Eleanor Street off Forest Avenue Sunday night. Officers arrived and smelled gas, and then learned a gas line had been hit by gunfire. That gas...

Another restaurant shutters in Portland, Maine. The North Point, a restaurant and bar in Portland's Old Port closed permanently on Sunday, October 13. Just another in a string of long-established places in Portland and the surrounding area throwing the towel in. The list is getting scary long of restaurants that...

I have driven by a home in Standish dozens and dozens of times without even noticing what was there on the property. First a little backstory about me in the early 1970s. My father worked at the Texaco gas station in South Paris, Maine before I was born. I remember going to the service station where he would do some work on the cars while I played with toys in the office. He even got me my own Texaco station playset, proudly shown here by 2-year-old Jeff.

BIDDEFORD, Maine — For the next three days, each time people buy a pizza from Pizza by Alex in Biddeford, they're helping the local business raise money for the state's only children's hospital. Pizza by Alex is donating one dollar for every pizza they sell from Monday, October 14...

I can't tell you how many times I've gotten to the register in Scarborough with a cart full of things only to remember that Walmart doesn't accept Apple Pay the way the rest of the world does. If I'm lucky, I'll only forget my real wallet, not my apple wallet in my car and can run outside and grab my card to pay. However there's been many times I haven't been that lucky, and had to leave an entire cart behind because I only had my apple wallet. Before you start saying "that's your own fault", yes I know but I'm trying to help you here damnit!

Coming out of the pandemic, it may have seemed like going to the movies was going to be a thing of the past for a lot of people in southern Maine. That's because the most prominent movie theater franchise in the state, Cinemagic, had decided to cease operations and close down many of the theaters throughout the state that people frequented.

Thanksgiving in Maine offers more than just turkey and pumpkin pie—it’s a time of festive gatherings, parades, and family-friendly events that bring the community together. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the holiday season, Maine has a variety of Thanksgiving Day parades and events that celebrate the spirit of the season. From charming small-town parades to holiday light displays and seasonal fairs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s your guide to some of the best Thanksgiving Day parades and events across Maine.

PORTLAND, Maine — Cannabis connoisseurs from across the state met in Portland, Sunday, for a once-in-lifetime chance to meet the iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong. The comedians held a meet and greet at their first dispensary location in the state: Cheech and Chong's Dispensoria in Portland, which opened on Thursday.

Do you think Dave Portnoy put a bad luck curse on Maine? He was in town a while back reviewing some iconic pizza spots for what seemed like two weeks straight, and it's a good thing he chose Slab while he could. One fact about this dude that we all...

In a state known for its stunning coastlines and fresh seafood, finding a restaurant that perfectly captures the essence of Maine can be an adventure in itself. Yet, there’s one place that stands out as a quintessential Maine dining experience, not just because of its location but because of the incredible food it serves.

FALMOUTH, Maine — The Falmouth Fall Classic youth soccer tournament was supposed to be a weekend of fun and games. But things at the annual event took an unprecedented turn when some adults subjected student volunteers to insults and near-injury, according to one official. Nearly 200 youth soccer teams...

The fires will soon be put out at one of Portland most popular barbecue joints. According to News Center Maine, Salvage BBQ is expected to announce its closure in soon. This will end a run over a decade of serving delicious 'cue in their iconic location. Salvage had temporarily shut...

Well, that's a bummer. One of the coolest jewelry stores in Maine, Se Vende, has closed up the last two locations in Portland's Old Port and in Damariscotta. Se Vende has been in business for 20 years, according to their website, sevendeimports.com. Olive, the owner shares a story about the...