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New Togus VA substance use disorder facility breaking ground this week
AUGUSTA, Maine — Togus VA Medical Center is getting a new addition to its substance use disorder treatment options. The campus is building a new residential rehabilitation treatment program for substance use disorder. The new residential treatment facility will offer 12 beds to help veterans access substance use disorder...
Political Brew: Augusta spending fight, Mills on 72-hour law, and Biden Israel shift
PORTLAND, Maine — It was another busy week in politics. Our analysts discussed the dramatic end to the legislative session with a spending fight, Gov. Mills' response to fallout from the new 72-hour law, and President Biden taking a tougher stance on Israel. Augusta spending fight. Things are finally...
State House Spotlight: Reaction to veto day
In this State House Spotlight segment, our focus is on Friday’s veto day at the State House. On Friday, lawmakers addressed some bills vetoed by Governor Janet Mills all before the second session of the 131st Maine Legislature wrapped up. Among the top line items blocked by Gov. Mills...
Governor twice rejects delivery of newly passed bills, finally accepts after adjournment
AUGUSTA-- During Their Veto Day Meetings -- Lawmakers Also Discussed How to Spend Roughly $11 Million Dollars in the State's Budget Surplus. They Used That Surplus to Fund and Pass Roughly 30 Bills -- but It Could All Be for Naught. After Passing the Bills, the Senate Secretary Tried to...
Baseball Game Preview: Winslow Plays at Home
Winslow is 0-4 against Cony since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Winslow Black Raiders will look to defend their home field against the Cony Rams at 4:00 p.m. Winslow is is headed into Monday's matchup looking for...
Crash closes portion of Route 139 in Kennebec County
KENNEBEC COUNTY, Maine — Emergency officials have responded to the scene of a crash on Waterville Road in Unity Township. As of 12:30 p.m., the road, also known as Route 139, was expected to be closed for "a few more hours" for crash reconstruction, Kennebec County Sheriff's Office Lt. Chris Read told NEWS CENTER Maine.
Maine Law Enforcement Memorial Observance to be held in Augusta, May 14
AUGUSTA — The annual observance at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10 a.m. The granite memorial, located on State Street near the Maine State Capitol in Augusta, is dedicated to Maine law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Injured bald eagle rescued in Maine dies despite efforts to save it
The bald eagle that was rescued after being hit by a car on I-295 in Maine has died. A Maine Maritime Academy student discovered the injured bird near the West Gardiner service plaza last month and transported it to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick. The Center for Wildlife...
Augusta man arrested after 8-hour standoff in Sidney
SIDNEY (WGME) – An Augusta man is behind bars Wednesday night, accused of causing an 8-hour standoff in the town of Sidney. Investigators say Marlon Cloutier was wanted on several gun related charges when he went to a relative’s house Wednesday morning. The other family members left when...
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