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Eli Spaulding wins Maine Amateur Golf Championship
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Eli Spaulding won the Maine Amateur Golf Championship at -4. He was the only golfer to finish under par for the tournament held at Waterville Country Club. Ron Kelton finished second at even part. Luke Ruffing entered...

Maine Man Arrested After Allegedly Chasing People With a Hockey Stick
It was anything but a typical Saturday afternoon in Lyman. According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, a man caused quite a scene outside the 7 Jackson’s Corner Store on Alfred Road, and it allegedly involved a hockey stick, a truck and more...

Don Robinson Named New Girls Track Coach at Maine East
Maine East recently named the 10th head coach in program history for girls track and field, announcing Don Robinson as the new head coach of the program. He follows in the footsteps of past head coaches: Alice (Barthold) Davitt (1973-80), Dave...
House passes Trump’s $9-billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
Open this photo in gallery:The House passed the bill by a vote of 216-213.Nathan Howard/Reuters The House gave final approval to U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about US$9-billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early...

Eli Spaulding rallies again for second straight Maine Amateur golf title
Jul. 10—OAKLAND — Call him Maine golf's comeback kid. For the second straight year, the final round of the Maine Amateur was winning time for Eli Spaulding. Spaulding successfully defended his title Thursday, rallying from a three-shot deficit at...

Maine tourism season looking solid as summer heats up
Despite a rainy spring and fears over travel and trade, Maine’s tourism season appears to be on track. Several business owners spread out along the coast say that their business so far in 2025 is in line with what they’ve seen the past few years....

Death of Maine paddleboarder being investigated as a homicide: Police
UNION, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine are investigating the death of a paddleboarder near a campground in rural Maine as a homicide and asking the public for help finding the killer. The body of Sunshine Stewart, 48, of Tenants Harbor, Maine, was...

Gov. Mills says opioid overdoses are declining in Maine
AND AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL CHARGES AS THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES. TODAY IN AUGUSTA... GOVERNOR JANET MILLS' OPIOID RESPONSE SUMMIT... SHE SAYS OVERDOSE NUMBERS IN MAINE ARE TRENDING DOWN... ONE OF ONLY FOUR STATES...

Spaulding repeats as Maine Am champ
Spaulding repeats as Maine Am champ MAINE'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS MEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT WRAPPING UP TODAY WITH THE FINAL ROUND OF THE MAINE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP AT WATERVILLE COUNTRY CLUB. THE GALLERY FOLLOWING THE LEADERS ALL DAY FREEPORT'S ELI...

Video: Watch a bull moose with velvet-covered antlers in the North Maine Woods
In a video from the Facebook page Foote Off the Grid, a North Maine Woods bull moose showcases one of nature’s most remarkable growth processes: the bull’s developing antlers layered in soft velvet reveal he’s deep in summer’s extraordinary...

One week later, Maine paddleboarder's murder remains a mystery
Maine State Police provided an update Wednesday as they continue to investigate after a missing paddleboarder was found murdered last week, asking residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior. In a Facebook post, state police...

'Don't do it alone': Experts share tips to stay safe in Maine waters
Boating accidents, drownings and water rescues are all on the rise this time of year as people look to enjoy the summer weather and there have been quite a few issues over the last few weeks in Maine.Water safety officials say there are some...

'Enough is enough': New Maine law targets 'predatory' parking enforcement
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A new Maine law aims to crack down on what some lawmakers and drivers call predatory parking enforcement. It follows various complaints from people ticketed at University of Southern Maine over the past few years. Starting in...

'Elevating Voices' TV show celebrates diversity in business across Maine
A TV show in Maine is shining a spotlight and celebrating all types of diversity in businesses across the state. Its newest season is kicking off this weekend on CBS13. It's called "Elevating Voices," and spotlights and celebrates all types of...

Take a Look Inside an Abandoned Maine Silver Mine
When we think about Maine's major industries from the 1800s and early 1900s, we typically think of shipbuilding, fishing, and logging. However, there were a sizeable number of mines throughout Maine during the last few centuries. The first...

Runaway horse on Interstate 95 rescued by Maine State Police troopers
By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story BURNHAM, Maine (WMTW) — A horse has been safely reunited with its owner after it was spotted wandering along Interstate 95 in central Maine. Maine State Police officials said the Bangor Regional...

Luke’s Lobster offers unique mentoring program for Maine high school students
By Jim Keithley Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) — Lobstering is a Maine tradition and typically a family business passed down from one generation to the next. One business, Luke’s Lobster, offers an apprenticeship...

Rachel Dratch Brings Big Laughs to Maine This Summer
Maine, it’s time to get your funny bone ready because the one, the only Rachel Dratch is making her way to Waterville at the end of July. Yes, that Rachel, from SNL., you know, Debbie Downer? Well, she is hitting the stage at the Waterville Opera...

What's next for retired Maine radio host Lori Voornas? She has no idea.
Lori Voornas officially signed off from Maine radio last month after spending more than three decades in the biz. PORTLAND, Maine — After more than three decades in the business, Maine morning show radio host Lori Voornas has officially called it...

Investigators say someone killed missing paddleboarder found dead in Maine
Maine State Police are searching for the person who killed a woman who was reported missing while paddleboarding. Sunshine Stewart was found dead last week at a lake in Union. Authorities have not yet said how she died, but did rule her death a...