WATERVILLE — Police were called to Water Street Monday afternoon for a report of a cat with an arrow in its back, but the animal took off before an officer could capture it. Waterville Police Department Deputy Chief Bill Bonney said the report came in around 1 p.m. Monday. “When the officer got on scene, […]
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Mainers turn out for ‘Today’ show visit from Roker, Melvin
GEORGETOWN — A colorful crowd of Mainers, including a woman and a dog wearing lobster costumes, gathered in the coastal Maine fog Tuesday morning to watch the filming of segments for NBC’s “Today” show. Celebrity weatherman Al Roker and co-host Craig Melvin are in Georgetown filming parts of a travel segment that will show Roker […]
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Alleged victim in former Kennebunk teacher’s sexual assault trial testifies the relationship began innocently
ALFRED — The alleged victim in the sexual assault trial of former Kennebunk High School teacher Jill Lamontagne testified Monday that their relationship began when she was helping him improve his English grade. “Things became more personal between us I guess, and then escalated to sexual,” he said while on the stand at York County Superior Court […]
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A former Marine plans to open a brewery in Freeport that salutes military service
FREEPORT — A craft brewery that donates a percentage of proceeds to military veterans is coming to town. Cumberland resident Brad Nadeau, once a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, hopes to open Stars & Stripes Brewing Co. this fall at 8 Varney Road, near Antonia’s Pizzeria on U.S. Route 1. Leasing what used to be a […]
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Girl from Louisiana hugs police officers in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) – A girl from Louisiana is on a mission to hug police officers in all 50 states. Monday, she hugged officers in Maine. Eight-year-old Rosalyn Baldwin is making national news for her mission. Police from South Portland and Portland are sharing photos of her visit Monday. Maine is the 33rd state she’s visited […]
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Single-family homes prices in Maine jumps 11 percent in June
The median sale price for existing, single-family homes in Maine increased by 11 percent in June compared with a year earlier, while the volume of home sales increased by nearly 3 percent. According to a report issued Monday by the Maine Association of Realtors, the median sale price in June was $227,500, compared with $205,000 […]
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Maine lowers fines on speeding tickets by 15 percent
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Maine drivers will see lower fines on their speeding tickets starting Monday. WLBZ-TV reports fines for lower end speeding violations have decreased by about 15 percent. Drivers pulled over going 1 to 9 mph over the speed limit will see their ticket go from $134 to $114. Those who are pulled […]
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Part of Mechanic Falls farm to become Redneck Fun Park. Think small-engine racing.
MECHANIC FALLS — A portion of the property formerly known as the Harvest Hill Farms on Pigeon Hill Road will become a small-engine racing park called Redneck Fun Park. The Mechanic Falls Planning Board on Monday night approved the application submitted by Matthew Weeks of Greene. The farm is the site of the “haunted hayride” […]
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Most adults under 21 can no longer buy tobacco in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Individuals must now be over 21-years-old to buy tobacco in Maine, unless they turned 18 as of July 1. Maine joins California, New Jersey, Hawaii and Oregon in raising the legal age for using and buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. Lawmakers last year overrode Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s veto […]
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Video: Rally car goes up in flames in Newry
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — The racing is hot at the New England Forest Rally. Sometimes it’s too hot. Officials say Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino escaped unharmed after their rally car rolled twice and crashed into flames. Block’s helmet camera, posted on social media , shows the car hitting a large rock on a corner, […]