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How one Lewiston shooting survivor is moving forward
AUBURN, Maine — Lewiston shooting survivors have spent the past six months adapting to new realities. Ben Dyer, 47, of Auburn, is living a very different life than before the October 25 tragedy, but it's still a life he is grateful for. “I was hit five times," Dyer said....
Yereance falls in state singles
Griffin Yereance, sophomore at Boothbay Region High School, lost in the boys’ Round of 52 state singles tournament held at Bates College in Lewiston Friday, May 17. Yereance, who plays second singles for BRHS, fell to Liam O’Dwyer, Camden’s third singles player, 1-6, 5-7.
Dozens of Bates College students protest outside Rep. Golden’s home over war in Gaza
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - A group of Bates College students demonstrated against the war in Gaza outside of Rep. Jared Golden’s house over the weekend. About 80 students marched and chanted, “No more money for Israel’s crimes,” ahead of a potential invasion of Rafah. They accused...
'Day Without Child Care' highlights systemic issues in affordable care
The sun was shining Monday afternoon as kids at YWCA Central Maine's childcare programs made their way outside, enjoying face-painting and crafts set up for a "Day Without Child Care." A nationwide effort, the day aims to emphasize the systemic issues in the child care industry, and the need for federal support.
Baseball Game Preview: Lewiston on Home-Turf
Lewiston is 8-2 against Brunswick since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Lewiston Blue Devils will be playing at home against the Brunswick Dragons at 6:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches. On...
Volunteers work to rebuild Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston following flooding
LEWISTON (WGME) -- Volunteers are working to restore the Veterans Memorial Park in Lewiston after the Androscoggin River swept through it over the winter. After the Androscoggin River crested at historic levels in December, the Veterans Memorial Park took quite a hit. On Tuesday, volunteers worked to rebuild. “But this...
US military needs to improve how it interacts with red and yellow flag laws
"Susan Collins has rightly identified the need to improve how the military engages with state and local authorities to share relevant information about potential threats from servicemembers."
Seahawks shut out previously undefeated Spruce Mountain
In a match-up of undefeated teams, the Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team remained undefeated, improving to 6-0 with a 5-0 win at home over the Spruce Mountain Phoenix on Thursday, May 16. With the win, Boothbay moved into the top spot in Class C South while Spruce Mountain (6-1) dropped to second in the Heal point standings.
Independent films showcased at Bates Film Festival
LEWISTON, Maine — The Bates Film Festival is hosting its annual event this week to showcase filmmakers from Maine and around the world. The free event kicked off Tuesday and will run through Sunday at locations in Portland and Lewiston. Organizers hope attendees have an experience that goes beyond...
Students are running this Maine film festival but it’s open to everyone
PORTLAND, Maine — When Roger Corman died a few days ago at the age of 98, he was warmly remembered as a B-movie legend, a producer and director who cranked out hundreds of low-budget pictures that you’ve never heard but whose titles will make you smile: “Sharktopus,” “Swamp Women, “The Brain Eaters,” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters.”
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