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Eli Spaulding rallies again for second straight Maine Amateur golf title

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 Amateur Golf Championship tees off in Waterville

Maine Amateur Golf Championship tees off in Waterville

WATERVILLE (WGME) -- The 106th annual Maine Amateur Golf Championship teed off at Waterville Country Club Tuesday. They had a full field of 132 golfers. Three golfers: Luke Ruffing, Ron Kelton and Jack Quinn, are all tied for the lead at two under...

Death of Maine paddleboarder being investigated as a homicide: Police

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

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

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...

Don Robinson Named New Girls Track Coach at Maine East

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...

Video: Watch a bull moose with velvet-covered antlers in the North Maine Woods 

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...

'Don't do it alone': Experts share tips to stay safe in Maine waters

'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...

Maine eliminates solar subsidy program

Maine eliminates solar subsidy program

Maine's controversial subsidy program for commercial solar developments is coming to a close, following the passage of a law that stops new developments from receiving benefits and slashes compensation for existing solar farms. About six years...

'Elevating Voices' TV show celebrates diversity in business across Maine

'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...

'Enough is enough': New Maine law targets 'predatory' parking enforcement

'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...

Take a Look Inside an Abandoned Maine Silver Mine

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...

Bill advances with key agricultural funds for Maine

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...

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

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....

Runaway horse on Interstate 95 rescued by Maine State Police troopers

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

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...

What's next for retired Maine radio host Lori Voornas? She has no idea.

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...

Maine State Credit Union promotes two employees to senior leadership roles

Maine State Credit Union promotes two employees to senior leadership roles

Maine State Credit Union has promoted two employees to senior leadership roles. Mitch Ryan has been named senior vice president of technology. During his time with the credit union, Ryan has played a role in advancing technology strategy,...

Maine South Has Fun Experience In Canton At Inaugural Nationals

Maine South Has Fun Experience In Canton At Inaugural Nationals

Maine South girls flag football made some history as they made the trip to Canton, OH, for the inaugural Unrivaled Flag High School Girls Nationals June 14-15. They competed as the Illinois Hawks and played in four games. The team consisted of...

One week later, Maine paddleboarder's murder remains a mystery

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...

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