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Opening date set for Maine Wildlife Park following storm damage
GRAY, Maine — The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray now plans to open on May 20. The opening was delayed due to extensivedamage at the park caused by a snowstorm in early April. The damage included damage to the fencing, trails, and animal houses. Officials said none of the animals were harmed during the storm.
Reports outline new details about Cumberland County's response during Lewiston manhunt
CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WGME) -- After Action Reports from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are revealing new details about the agency's response to the Lewiston mass shooting and manhunt. The reports, which the CBS13 I-Team obtained through a public records request, were written by members of the Cumberland County Emergency Services...
Maine man accused of drugged driving, clocking more than 120 mph during pursuit in New Hampshire
A Maine man is accused of drugged driving, clocking more than 120 miles per hour on local roads and leading New Hampshire troopers on a wild pursuit that ended with his arrest on Tuesday night.
Maine has a big new auto race, featuring a NASCAR champion
OXFORD, Maine — This year is the 75th year of racing at the Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine's premiere short-track racing facility. The Speedway, with a 3/8 miles asphalt oval, is also the largest spectator sporting facility in the state, with a capacity of over 14,000 people. For...
Maine man sentenced for killing mother of children challenges his conviction
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Portland man sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing the mother of his three children is challenging his conviction. In 2019, Anthony Leng avoided a trial by pleading guilty to murder. The plea agreement capped his sentence at 40 years. Leng now argues the trial...
Ask the Weather Authority Team: What are straight-line winds?
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The central plains and western regions have experienced severe thunderstorms and tornadoes this week. Severe thunderstorms don't always cause damage due to tornadoes. Most of the time, destruction from thunderstorms comes from straight-line winds. Becky asked our Weather Authority Team:. What are straight-line winds?. To keep it...
York County reports $2M in damage following April nor'easter
ALFRED, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills has requested that President Joe Biden issue a major disaster declaration to help Cumberland and York counties recover from the April snow and windstorm that resulted in significant damages across southern Maine. Mills in a May 2 letter to the president, wrote that...
Topsham man facing multiple charges after burglary in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- A Topsham man, who was out on bail, is facing multiple new charges after police say he broke into a Brunswick home and stole guns and ammunition. Police say they caught him while he was trying to break into a second home. On Sunday, Brunswick police responded...
Hurricane hunters stop in Maine ahead of hurricane season
PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) - Ahead of hurricane season, experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made a stop in Portland for their Hurricane Awareness Tour. “As a meteorologist this is the best job you can get,” said LT. Col. Jeremy Degart. Degart is a member on the US...
Wet Wednesday: Showers and potential rumbles in southern Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- We'll start out with clouds for most Wednesday morning before our next weather-maker moves in. Towards the mid-to-late morning hours, expect a round of rain for most areas. The chance for showers in the afternoon and evening will continue, with the slight chance of a thunderstorm, especially...
Deputy who was blamed for failing to confront Lewiston gunman says commission distorted facts
A Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s deputy said the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting has distorted his efforts to check on the gunman about a month before he killed 18 people and wounded 13 others. Sgt. Aaron Skolfield is mentioned nearly 40 times in the commission's interim report, which lays...
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