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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- It's been a little over a month since Portland Downtown launched their ambassadors program. They say they are addressing nearly 3,000 complaints regarding things such as ...
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) — The Lewiston Auburn Balloon Festival is preparing for takeoff with a Star Wars-themed event titled "The Rise of the Balloons." Crews were seen setting up for the festival, ...
An app using AI to estimate environmental costs is being rolled out by UMaine. The app called "What Uses More" uses artificial intelligence to show how your everyday tasks leave an imprint on the ...
As the 2026 election season approaches, redistricting battles in Texas and California are intensifying, potentially reshaping the balance of power.
Sand dunes play a major role in protecting Maine’s coastline and providing a natural habitat to a variety of wildlife. A little over one year ago, Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg lost a large ...
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Portland police say an armed man was shot and killed by officers late Sunday night. Police say they responded to a report of an assault where a handgun was displayed around 11:40 ...
St. Dominic Academy, a Catholic private high school with a storied 84-year history, closed its doors for the final time Friday.
FREEPORT (WGME) -- The Maine Forest Service says the fire danger in parts of Maine is "very high." The high winds and dry conditions have fueled fires throughout Maine recently, and now firefighters ...
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- An arrest has been made in the Somerville Arson case that took place on June 2. Investigators with the Maine State Fire Marshall’s Office arrested 27-year-old Ben Alan Manley ...
A Mainer is getting ready to represent the state in a national competition. Also read; Mother's Day Damariscotta River Cruises offer unique celebration in Maine Kristan Vermeulen is from Cumberland, ...
Four people have been arrested following an investigation into possible drug trafficking at an Indian Township home on Wednesday.
PORTLAND (WGME) --Monday morning will begin with low visibility before partly cloudy conditions take over for the start of the new week. Get ready for summer weather later this week into the weekend.