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Maine's meteorological spring: a chilly April offsets mild start, but warmer days ahead
Meteorological spring, used for climate tracking, includes March, April, and May. This differs from astronomical spring, which runs from March 20 to June 20. Since March 1, Maine has been slightly ...
'Probably just a whack job': President Trump reacts to arson attack on Gov. Shapiro
President Trump said the arson suspect accused of setting Gov. Shapiro's residence on fire is "probably just a whack job" and "not a fan" of his.
Pastry chef reveals Easter brunch tips with a classic quiche recipe
In this segment, pastry chef Gwen Grechette from Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn shows us how to make a delicious quiche.
Forecaster bids farewell to print, embraces digital future to enhance news coverage
It's the end of an era. The Forecaster newspaper and few other publications are no longer being printed. “We will no longer be producing the Forecaster as a print edition. While this was a difficult ...
Portland officials raise alarms after string of recent overdoses in city
PORTLAND (WGME) – Overdoses are on the rise in Portland. The city's police department says it's seen eight overdoses since April 10, including two deaths. Since the beginning of the year, Portland has ...
Police arrest driver going 135 mph in New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Police say a trooper clocked 27-year-old Gregory White driving 135 miles per hour in a 50 mile per hour zone.
Petition aims to remove Augusta principal over affiliation with MPA
On Wednesday, a man spoke during public comment of the Augusta School Board meeting and brought up his petition calling for the removal of Kim Liscomb, the school’s principal, who is also the ...
Gov. Mills blasts Trump in first major interview since start of legal battle
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine Governor Janet Mills blasted President Donald Trump Monday in her first major interview since the ...
Rain returns to Maine on Tuesday with rising temps expected by the weekend
Santom's Sky Scale rates Tuesday as a 6 due to occasional rain showers and the slight risk for an afternoon isolated thunderstorm.
Maine Wildlife Park opens for season with new look and enhanced visitor experience
GRAY, Maine (WGME) -- The Maine Wildlife Park is opening for the season, and this year, the park has a fresh new look. Park officials say construction of the entrance is almost finished.
What's being done about the odor in South Portland?
The director says most of the odor comes from the Pearl Street pump, at the base of the Casco Bay Bridge, which takes in sewage from the entire western side of the city. The director says the stink is ...
Lewiston schools running out of space for students
According to Superintendent Jake Langlais, more than 6,000 students attend Lewiston Public Schools. One-thousand fewer students attended the district just four years ago. Portland Public Schools is ...