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First ever Rock Row Summerfest in Westbrook

Westbrook (WGME) — Celebrating summer with a carnival in Westbrook. “Rock Row Summerfest” is happening this weekend. Saturday is day…

BIW christening of new missile destroyer USS John Basilone

BATH(WGME)—A crowd gathered to see the christening of the U.S Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer the future USS John Basilone…

Maine high school students awarded scholarships in Maine App challenge

PORTLAND (WGME)– Dozens of high school students around Maine finding out the finalists of the Maine app challenge this morning…

Fourth suspect arrested in connection with Woodford Street Homicide case

Even though a 4th suspect has been arrested the investigation is far from over police say

Where you can observe Juneteenth in Maine this Sunday

Here is a list of some places you can celebrate Juneteenth on Sunday

Portland Pride Parade took off downtown after two year hiatus

Portland Pride is back littering downtown with rainbows and celebration of the LGBTQ community

Trace amounts of PFAS chemicals pose serious health risks, new federal advisory says

A new federal advisory appears to dig an even deeper hole for Maine’s forever chemical problem.

Portland police seek answers on human remains

A body was found at 58 Portland St. in Portland on Thursday.

Abortions in Maine increase twice the national average in last 3 years

The number of abortions performed in Maine from 2017-2020 was twice the national average, according to a report released on Wednesday. 

UMaine System gives chancellor short-term extension

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine’s public university system extended the contract of its chancellor into the summer, but has yet to make a decision about his long-term future.

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New York man seriously injured after falling from top of moving bus on Maine Turnpike

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A New York man fell onto the Maine Turnpike from the top of a moving bus.

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Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

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Rumford Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Check Fraud

Officers say 40-year-old Rex Allen Call, Jr. was arrested Thursday

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UMaine Police Issue Campus Warning in Domestic Violence Search

They say harassment was first reported Monday, but the case was elevated Thursday.

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Bribery scheme involving inmate leads to indictments for three former York County corrections officers

Three former corrections officers at York County Jail accused of accepting money from an inmate have been indicted.