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Trump calls Maine 'bad' while discussing fraud allegations
1+ week, 3+ day ago (111+ words) Speaking from the White House this week, President Donald Trump branded the entire state of Maine as "bad." Trump was discussing allegations of fraud in several states, including Maine, when he portrayed the state as plagued by systemic corruption. In…...
Maine leaders react to apparent deadly ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (167+ words) A person is dead following a shooting involving ICE in Biddeford. BIDDEFORD, Maine (WGME) -- Maine politicians and political candidates are reacting to the apparent deadly ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford. A person died after a shooting involving ICE near Pool Street…...
Why can Maine motorcyclists ride without helmets, but drivers must wear seat belts?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (335+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- With motorcycle season underway in Maine, some Mainers are wondering why motorists are required to buckle up but many adult motorcyclists can legally ride without a helmet. Bob asked the CBS13 I-Team: Bob's question gets at a debate…...
The primaries are over. Here's what's next for Maine politics.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) by WGME & WVII AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME/WVII) -- With the major primary races decided, Maine's political attention is now shifting to the general election. In the race for governor, Republican Bobby Charles, Democrat Hannah Pingree, and independent Rick Bennett will compete…...
Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidates join forces, get support from Graham Platner
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (183+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- Three Democratic gubernatorial candidates are joining forces, and they're getting support from the Democratic frontrunner for U.S. Senate. Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner joined Democratic gubernatorial candidates Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree Tuesday on Portland's West End....
Report: Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler released on bail
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (102+ words) by WGME and WVII Staff PORTLAND (WGME) – A former candidate for governor, who's now a convicted sex offender, is once again free on bail. Our media partners at WVII were in court Friday for Eliot Cutler's latest hearing, and they…...
Gas prices in Maine up around $1.42 per gallon compared to Memorial Day weekend last year
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (213+ words) WGME PORTLAND (WGME) – Gas prices for drivers are down a few cents in Maine since last week, but the average price is still up by more than $1 a gallon compared to Memorial Day weekend last year. GasBuddy says the average…...
Climate Chronicles: Maine's summer outlook
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (467+ words) Summer is almost here. And after a frigid winter, what does summer have in store? This week's Climate Chronicles question comes from Dave: One of the best ways to forecast far ahead is by looking at climate oscillation patterns, large-scale…...
Maine to honor legacy of civil rights leader and former lawmaker Gerald Talbot
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (353+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- People will gather in Portland on Thursday for the funeral of Gerald Talbot, the state’s first elected Black legislator and a civil rights activist. Talbot passed away earlier this month at the age of 94. The political activist…...
NRCC poll shows LePage leading in Maine's 2nd District race
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (169+ words) The national Republican poll also shows Senator Susan Collins with a lead of 11 percent over progressive Democrat Graham Platner. New polling on the upcoming primaries shows former Governor Paul LePage with a 10-point lead over both his Democratic contenders in…...