'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...

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...

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...

Maine’s one-of-a-kind water ski team makes a big splash with families

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...

Congress approves President Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs...

Bill advances with key agricultural funds for Maine

Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee | https://www.appropriations.senate.govSusan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee | https://www.appropriations.senate.gov U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the...

Shocker: Coach Kipp Hoopsfest Moves To Maine West For 1st Time

Derril Kipp saw a lot in his 35 years as head girls basketball coach at Maine West, but one thing he never saw was West host a tournament that is now named in his honor. Maine West will host the first of two days of the 36th annual Coach Kipp’s...

Granite State developer has a range of housing projects in southern Maine

Beylin Development, with offices in Windham, N.H., and Westboook, has broken ground on a 34-duplex apartment complex near Thornton Academy in Saco. The 4.5-acre parcel is located off of Roebuck Avenue, between North Street and Sokokis Circle....

Cooper Flagg and twin brother, Ace, to hold basketball camp at University of Maine

ORONO, Maine (WMTW) - Basketball standouts and twin brothers Cooper Flagg, the top pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and Ace Flagg, a high school champion in three different states, will be holding an instructional camp in their home state of Maine next...

These Legendary Women of Rock Have All Played in Maine

Maine is not a large state, but that certainly hasn't deterred many of the biggest stars in rock and roll. The state has a rich history of live rock shows. Portland, Bangor, Old Orchard Beach, college towns, and even Oxford Plains Speedway have...

UMaine Extension Offers Specialty Jam and Pickle Workshops at Maine Tasting Center

Pickling will be the topic of a workshop at Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset on Friday, Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension) University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two food preservation workshops at...

18 Maine South Athletes Earn NISCA Academic All-American Status

Boys and girls swimmers from Maine South accounted for 18 of Illinois’ 83 NISCA academic All-American athletes to help Illinois rank No. 6 in the nation for most selections. A total of 22 boys and girls from the Journal-area were honored. To earn...

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Sagadahoc County as of Q2 2025?

Margaret K. Minister, Board of Overseers of the Bar chair Esq. - Portland | media.licdn.comMargaret K. Minister, Board of Overseers of the Bar chair Esq. - Portland | media.licdn.com There were 59 lawyers in good standing in cities within...

Death of Maine paddleboarder classified as homicide

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...