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A historic Maine village could be yours for $6 million
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (266+ words) PITTSTON, Maine (WGME) -- A preserved piece of history in a small Maine town is looking for a new future. The historic village of Tuthill, a 40-acre property with 21 buildings in Pittston, is looking for a new owner for $6 million. The…...
Eateries offer multi-course meals, special drinks during Maine Restaurant Week
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (197+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Maine Restaurant Week returned on Sunday, kicking off with an event called Spirit Quest. The tradition began in 2009 to give restaurants a financial boost to get through the winter. Participating restaurants offer multi-course meals, special dishes and…...
Maine GOP leaders relieved to hear Maine will be priority in Pres. Trump's 'war on fraud"
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (206+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine GOP leaders say they are pleased to see President Donald Trump's "war on fraud," adding they are now communicating directly with a liaison at the White House. They say they ... Maine GOP leaders relieved to hear Maine…...
Poll shows LePage with slight edge in race for Maine's 2nd Congressional District
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (144+ words) A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Governor Paul LePage maintaining a slight edge over the three Democrats running in the primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. LePage has a one-point lead over state Senator Joe Baldacci. According to…...
'Almost, Maine' brings love and whimsy to Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre
1+ week, 2+ day ago (97+ words) A powerful nor'easter is hitting Maine on Monday. Blizzard warnings have been posted along the Maine coastline. Love, laughter, and a touch of magic arrive on stage with "Almost, Maine." Set in a remote, snowy town, organizers say the play…...
Nearly half of Maine renters are spending too much on housing
1+ week, 3+ day ago (879+ words) A powerful nor'easter is hitting Maine on Monday. Blizzard warnings have been posted along the Maine coastline. by Kathleen O'Brien, Bangor Daily News FILE - A for rent sign stands outside a building in Portland in 2022. (Troy R. Bennett / BDN) Nearly half…...
Winter snowstorm targets southern Maine Friday evening into Saturday
1+ week, 6+ day ago (362+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- A winter storm is on the way for Friday evening. A system developing over the Great Lakes will bring a quick hitting storm to the Northeast, with a plowable snow expected. Winter storm warnings have been issued in…...
Bangor woman to plead guilty to manslaughter in 10-year-old son's death
2+ week, 6+ day ago (518+ words) by Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News BANGOR (BDN) -- A Bangor woman will plead guilty to manslaughter Friday in the 2024 death of her 10-year-old son. Jem Bean, 37, will enter a guilty plea to manslaughter for her role in the death of…...
Maine confirms first measles case since 2019
3+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) PENOBSCOT COUNTY (WGME) -- The Maine CDC has confirmed a measles case back on February 5, marking the first in the state since 2019. The case is among 733 confirmed nationwide. The infected individual, an adult from Penobscot County, has been hospitalized after traveling…...
DHS still hasn't released full list of people detained by ICE in Maine
3+ week, 6+ day ago (105+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- CBS13 is still waiting to hear back from the Trump administration about the 206 people detained in Maine by ICE. CBS13 filed a Freedom of Information Act request last week on the detainees during ICE's "enhanced operations" in Maine. After repeated…...