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Maine leaders react to apparent deadly ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford
3+ hour, 44+ min 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…...
Maine disability advocates say Trump administration memo is an insult
2+ week, 5+ day ago (210+ words) Disability advocates in Maine say a memo from the Trump administration is an insult to the rights of people with disabilities. PORTLAND (WGME) -- Disability advocates in Maine say a memo from the Trump administration is an insult to the rights…...
Why can Maine motorcyclists ride without helmets, but drivers must wear seat belts?
2+ week, 6+ day 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.
3+ week, 8+ hour 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…...
What Maine families should know about wrongful death claims
3+ week, 3+ day ago (477+ words) A tornado watch is now in effect through 7 p.m. for areas of western Maine. Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face. When that loss was caused by another person’s negligence, carelessness, or…...
Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidates join forces, get support from Graham Platner
1+ 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....
Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah unveils plan to fight child hunger
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (192+ words) FREEPORT (WGME) – Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah says he has a plan to fight child hunger in Maine. Speaking Tuesday at his campaign headquarters in Freeport, the Democratic candidate unveiled his strategy, which he says includes "emergency investments,…...
Ladyfish opens in Portland for the summer, spotlighting joyful, unfussy Maine seafood
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (88+ words) Ladyfish restaurant has opened in Portland for the summer season. Also read: Dining on a Dime: Italian Ravioli Salad with Herb Vinaigrette; The owners sa... Ladyfish opens in Portland for the summer, spotlighting joyful, unfussy Maine seafood PORTLAND, Maine (WGME)…...
Maine families rethink summer travel as gas prices rise
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (494+ words) KENNEBUNK, Maine (WGME) -- Recent polls show 7 in 10 people are unhappy with the War in Iran, which has driven up fuel prices. AAA says the average price of regular unleaded in Maine is now $4.48 a gallon, up from $3.05 a gallon a…...
Report: Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler released on bail
1+ 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…...