How Maine Became the Last Bastion of American Shoemaking

The Hunting Shoe hasn’t really changed much in 113 years, but the first change was the most important. “The initial batch of boots L.L. manufactured contained single-line stitching, which tore too easily through the rubber and separated from the...

In the divisive political climate, Maine students share why they may avoid talking about politics

As we continue to learn more about the death of political activist Charlie Kirk and other political violence across the country, we're taking a look at how young people are responding. "It's extremely discomforting," one University of Southern...

Maine Menu: Barber Brothers Meat & Provisions

Maine Menu: Barber Brothers Meat & Provisions A couple of years ago, brothers Max and Jack Barber took over the space and they haven’t looked back. MAINE MENU IS BACK THIS WEEK WITH A NEW SPIN ON AN OLD FAVORITE. A MODERN DAY MARKET THAT HARKENS...

Two Car Fires on I-295 and I-95 in Maine

Police are investigating a car fire on I-295 in Falmouth Saturday and another car fire Sunday on I-95 in Augusta. Falmouth Car Fire on I-295 A car fire on I-295 in Falmouth stopped traffic near Mile Marker 12. Fire in Southbound Lane The fire was...

'Cruisin' for Kibble' raises money for hungry pets in Maine

Sunday's warm weather made it the perfect day to set sail and soak in another day on the water, and some did it to benefit hungry pets."Cruisin' for Kibble" pushed off from the docks in Portland Sunday afternoon with the goal of raising more money...

Road Work on Augusta's Memorial Circle Will Cause Traffic Delays

Normally, we do not expect many major traffic issues in Central Maine. Not compared to places like Boston or New York, anyway. However, you should not that there could be delays on your way to work or school on Monday morning. According to a post...

Electric Aquaculture Boats Splash Into Waters Off the Coast of Rural Maine

This article was copublished with Canary Media, a newsroom covering clean energy. At a dock along the banks of the Cousins River, Chad Strater loaded up his small aluminum workboat with power tools and a winch. Strater, who owns a marine...

Electric boats splash down in rural Maine's coastal waters

The prospects for funding future projects are now much murkier under the Trump administration, maritime policy experts say. The DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, which awarded the money to Maine Ocean Farms and its partners,...

See the concerts across Maine we’re recommending for the rest of 2025

There might be only a few months left of 2025, but the year sure is going out with a beat. Many beats in fact. Big concert venues have stacked schedules, including a few more outdoor shows at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. We’ve rounded up...

6 Maine events this week include Common Ground fair and Jeff Buckley

Friday to Sunday. Maine Organic Famers and Gardeners Association Education Center, Unity. mofga.org. The Common Ground Country Fair has been happening for nearly 50 years. From livestock to educational lectures, demonstrations, live music, local...

Maine does not need the business of upset Canadians | Letter

Here is my response to Canadians who are threatening to no longer visit Maine: Don’t. I’ve noticed that our beaches are cleaner and more free of cigarette butts since fewer Canadians are visiting Maine beaches. The few dollars they spend here will...

Lewiston Colisée, Maine Nordiques’ difficult split has hockey fans on edge

Facebook users begin receiving payments from privacy settlement

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Facebook users are starting to receive payments this week as part of a multi-million dollar settlement related to a user privacy scandal. Concerns arose that the payments might be a scam, but the settlement is legitimate....

Maine speaker Ryan Fecteau's home targeted with bomb threat; no danger found

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Maine speaker Ryan Fecteau says he received a threat of a bomb at his home. Law enforcement got a threat that there was an explosive device in his home on Thursday. Fecteau says he is thankful to local police and the FBI...

New history trail shows resilience of Portland’s Jewish community

Historian Riva Krut speaks outside the Maine Jewish Museum in Portland while Bobbie Lamonte holds up an old photo of the building during a walking tour of the new Portland Jewish History Trail. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) Standing on the...

Vehicle fire on I-95 in Augusta shuts down northbound lanes

AUGUSTA, Maine — A vehicle fire on Interstate 95 in Augusta resulted in lane closures Sunday afternoon. Traffic slowed as crews worked to clear the scene. Police advised drivers to use caution while traveling in the area. In an update at 12:49...

Maine High School Field Hockey, Soccer and Volleyball Scores – September 12

Here are the High School Field Hockey, Girls and Boys Soccer and Volleyball Scores for games played and reported throughout the State of Maine on Friday, September 12th. Thanks to all the Athletic Directors and Coaches that have reported their...

Car drives off Maine highway, lands in water after driver falls asleep at the wheel

Police say a car drove off Interstate 295 in Maine Sunday morning, landing in a nearby stream, after the driver fell asleep at the wheel. State police responded to a report of a vehicle that had driven off I-295 south at the West Gardiner-Gardiner...

Political Brew | Charlie Kirk, ICE near Portland school, US Senate race

NEWS CENTER Maine's Mike Redding hosts analysts Democrat Betsy Sweet and Republican Joe Bruno to talk about this week in local and national politics. Author: newscentermaine.com Published: 2:51 PM EDT September 12, 2025 Updated: 2:51 PM EDT...

Car fire on I-95 in Augusta closes lanes, drivers urged to proceed with caution

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Maine State Police says a car fire on I-95 is slowing traffic. The fire reportedly happened around Mile Marker 115 in Augusta going northbound, and it shut down both lanes. Police say one lane is now open, but caution is...