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13-year-old student hit by tractor-trailer faces long recovery as community steps in with support
GRAY, Maine — On Tuesday, a middle school student in the Gray-New Gloucester school district was hit by a tractor-trailer. Officials say 13-year-old Nathanial was getting off the bus and crossing Lewiston Road in Gray at his usual stop when he was hit. Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says...
'They need compassion' | Portland women extend generosity to unhoused people
PORTLAND, Maine — The workday almost always starts with a trip to the methadone clinic. Terri McGuire and Courtney Bass drive people there for treatment, a task that typically lasts a couple of hours. Then, they return to Portland to spend the rest of the day providing help to the hundreds of people in the city who live on the streets, in the fields, in the woods.
13-Year-Old Boy Hit By Semi Getting Off a School Bus in Gray is Recovering
The good news is that it looks like Nathanial is going to be okay...eventually. Heather is Nathanial's mom. Imagine this happening right outside their home. She has started a GoFundMe page and is so struck by the generosity of the community. She says that she is the mom of a.
Maine police officer makes a name for herself helping babies
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — A South Portland Police officer seems to be making a habit of helping and saving babies. Wednesday night, Officer Jessica Ramsay found a possum that had been hit by a vehicle on the East end of the city. After talking with an animal rehab facility, she found the animal was also a mother.
'Oh my God:' Witnesses describe deadly crash that killed 2 educators on I-295 in Falmouth
FALMOUTH (WGME) – Police revealed new information Tuesday night about the driver who went the wrong way down an exit ramp and into traffic on I-295. The head-on crash seconds later killed the wrong way driver, a retired Bonny Eagle teacher, and the driver of another SUV. Around 10:10...
Breakfast Sandwich From Small Portland, Maine, Cafe Named One of Nation’s Best
For so many, finding that one place to go for a certain kind of sandwich is a true joy in life, especially when it comes to breakfast. But with so many restaurants and so many options to choose from, how could anyone actually try everything? That's why we all tend to lean on the experts.
Governor Mills cuts ribbon at new Maine Correctional Center
WINDHAM (WGME) -- After years of construction through the pandemic, the new Maine Correctional Center in Windham is complete. Governor Janet Mills joined a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning for the new correctional center in Windham. It's built on the grounds of what was a 104-year-old facility, with enhanced security...
"Making sure they are safe." Danny Day celebrates beloved Maine school crossing guard
PORTLAND, Maine — Crossing the street to get to school was a little extra special for kids at the East End Community School in Portland on Thursday. It was the second annual Danny Day celebration, honoring long-time popular crossing guard Danny Lowe, who also has autism. Students, parents and staff celebrated with Disney music, bubbles and balloons.
Portland, Maine’s Secret Speakeasy is Not Easily Found Because It Keeps Changing
While recently visiting Portland, Maine, I went into a vintage store called Madelyn's, which just opened. It was a cool store with unique items like vintage t-shirts, so while checking out, I started chatting with the cashier. He was saying how the shop recently opened, and how busy Market Street is.
Food trucks struggle in new Eastern Promenade location, owners say
PORTLAND, Maine — The debate over food trucks operating in Maine's largest city continues. Portland leaders have taken several steps to address residents' complaints related to food trucks along the Eastern Promenade. This includes moving the trucks away from homes and into a lower parking lot on Cutter Street.
Remember These 20 Wonderful Maine Dining Experiences From the 1980s and 1990s?
One of my favorite things to do is enjoy a nice night out at a restaurant. I love experiencing the creativity, consistency, and service a restaurant offers its guests. It's truly more than a meal. It's an experience. As much fun as it is to dine out as an adult,...
Portland Road Trip – Dylan Scott in Concert
Anyone thinking about Thanksgiving yet? Didn’t think so. However, here’s something to be thankful for, especially in November. Just announced, Dylan Scott will appear at Portland’s State Theatre, on November 30th. The week after Thanksgiving. The tour is called This Town’s Been Too Good To Us tour....
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