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A soggy day with flooding concerns by dark
A front will linger across New England leading to an increase in rain Thursday. A low-pressure system will move offshore, bringing the heaviest and steadiest rains Thursday night. This system will also cause significant melting of the existing snowpack, particularly along the coastal plain and nearby areas. A Flood Watch...
Maine man arrested following lengthy drug trafficking investigation in South Portland
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine man has been arrested following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation in South Portland. Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, officials arrested 42-year-old Lynel Moultrie of South Portland and charged him with four counts of drug trafficking. Police say Moultrie had been selling drugs in the...
‘One of the biggest voices of the season’: Maine woman gets ‘American Idol’ platinum ticket
(WMTW) - Cumberland’s Julia Gagnon is moving on in “American Idol.” In fact, she is headed straight to the second round of Hollywood Week with a platinum ticket. Gagnon, who was the last person to audition Sunday night on ABC, performed “Ain’t No Way” by Aretha Franklin, wowing the judges. Judge Luke Bryan called her “one of the biggest voices this season,” something echoed by host Ryan Seacrest.
Maine man shot by police now charged with attempted murder
PORTLAND, Maine — A man from Naples who was shot by police during astandoff in January is now facing charges, including aggravated attempted murder. Eric Sweda, 36, was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury. He is also charged with creating a police standoff, reckless conduct with a firearm, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Ask the Weather Authority Team: Do solar eclipses happen only on Earth?
PORTLAND (WGME) --The people of Maine are eagerly anticipating the upcoming total solar eclipse, which is less than two weeks away. Ethan, a viewer, asked our Weather Authority team:. Is Earth the only planet that sees a solar eclipse?. The quick answer is no. A solar eclipse happens on other...
North Yarmouth's infamous 'diaper bandit' returns, dumping soiled diapers on town roads
NORTH YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Officials say the “diaper bandit” is back and is once again dumping bags of soiled adult diapers on the side of roads in North Yarmouth. In 2019, someone was illegally dumping bags of soiled adult diapers along Routes 9, 115, and 231 in North Yarmouth.
Maine airport now home to second-largest piece of the moon on Earth
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's largest airport is now home to the second-largest piece of the moon on Earth. It's on loan to the Portland International Jetport from the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel. The moon chunk went on display Tuesday, and it's expected to be there for...
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