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Dozens of Bates College students protest outside Rep. Golden's home over war in Gaza
LEWISTON, Maine — 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...
Maine police use spikes in power usage to find illegal marijuana grows
JAY (WGME) – If you're growing marijuana illegally in Maine, police want you to know that they are coming for you. Officers recently seized 3,200 plants in the raids of two grow houses in Freedom and Harmony. Police are using power spikes to weed out illegal operations, including one...
Bikers gather in Augusta to support 'Motorcycle Awareness Month'
AUGUSTA, Maine — On Monday, the Blaine House saw dozens of bikers pull into the driveway for the annual event in support of Motorcycle Awareness Month. The gathering aimed to foster discussions on safety measures and raise awareness about the importance of vigilance on the roads. "It only takes...
Travis Mills Foundation acquires nearby property to expand support for veterans
The Travis Mills Foundation — a nonprofit that assists post-9/11 veterans injured in active duty or in service to the nation — has purchased a 12-unit multifamily complex across the street from the organization's retreat in Rome, Maine. The plan is to expand the foundation's Warrior PATHH (Progressive...
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."
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.”
MDOT employs new technology to improve safety, awareness of road construction
WEST GARDINER — This is the time of year when seasonal traffic volumes increase and many road construction projects begin in Maine. Representatives from the Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Turnpike Authority, Maine State Police, Associated General Contractors of Maine, and AAA Northern New England joined together in West Gardiner on May 13 to highlight the importance of safe driving especially in work zones.
Voters in Lewiston to decide on controversial $110 million school budget
LEWISTON (WGME) - On Tuesday, voters in Lewiston will decide on a controversial $110 million school budget. “The schools are very important to us. That’s our future,” Lewiston resident Grace St. Hilaire said. Lewiston Superintendent Jake Langlais says the $10 million increase from last year includes fixed costs...
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