Bill to Address Maine’s School Bus Driver Shortage
There will be a public hearing tomorrow, March 23, to address Maine’s school bus driver shortage. The hearing will be at 1pm with the Committee on Transportation at the Cross…
Illegal + Undocumented Immigrants Arrested in Lisbon Falls
17 illegal and undocumented immigrants were arrested last night, March 21, at 93 Main Street in Lisbon Falls. The individuals arrested are from Guatemala and Nicaragua. Police say they arrested…
Public Hearing on Repealing Ranked Choice Voting
A public hearing was held today, March 22, at the State House considering bill to repeal ranked choice voting in Maine. The bill is sponsored by Republican Representative Ed Polewarczyk…
Lewiston Traffic Stop Leads to Drug + Gun Charges
Kayla Bruce, 35, and Antonio A. Barnes, 22, of Brooklyn, New York were arrested Saturday night, March 18, in Lewiston. Police say they found a gun and drugs during a…
Auburn Clothing Donation Drive
Auburn’s Age-Friendly Community Committee is organizing a "Clothing Donation Drive" for the unhoused community. New clothing and cash donations can be dropped off at the Hasty Community Center during business…
Train Derailment Near Leeds Junction Road
A derailed train in Wales yesterday afternoon, March 20, near Leeds Junction Road. The road in Wales and Greene is expected to be closed through the afternoon today, March 21,…
Multiple Bowdoinham Raccoon Attacks
Bowdoinham is the home to numerous reports of recent raccoon attacks. One of the animals has tested positive for rabies. According to WGME, the animal control officer says a raccoon…
Maine Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023
The Maine Sports Hall of Fame will induct ten in ceremonies at the Merrill Auditorium on October 29. Board Chairman Brian Corcoran said:I am very proud of our diversity in…
After Standoff, Boothbay Harbor Man Charged with Attempted Murder
40-year-old Matthew Plummer of Boothbay Harbor has been arrested. He is facing multiple charges following a shooting Sunday, March 19, that led to a standoff. Injured was a 34-year-old man…
Maine’s Amber Alert System Issued for Only 5th Time
Last night, March 19, the Maine State Police received a request from the Topsham Police Department to activate an Amber Alert for an 11-year-old child taken from Department of Health…