Shawn McVicar
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EPA Program Seeks to Use Hospitals to Jumpstart Economy
WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) - Waterville and Bangor are among 10 communities selected to participate in a federal Environmental Protection Agency program that s → Read More
Waterville Man Injured After Falling Down Embankment on Lawn Mower
WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) - A Waterville man is in the hospital after his riding lawn mower tipped over, sending him down an embankment. Waterville and Winslo → Read More
Forest Service Cautions Against Unsanctioned Burn Permits
The Maine Forest Service continues to ask people to avoid using third party burn permit sites online. Officials say these permits are non-sanctioned and a → Read More
State Senate Gives Initial Approval to Ranked-choice Legislation
AUGUSTA - The Maine Senate on Wednesday gave initial approval to legislation sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to amend Maine's constitution to al → Read More
Solar Bill Lacks Support to Override Governor's Veto
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A bill to halt new Maine solar regulations so far lacks the support needed to survive the Republican governor's veto. The Maine House → Read More
State Lawmakers Vote Down Pay Raise for Teachers
Maine lawmakers have voted down a bill that would have hiked starting pay for teachers. The proposal called for raising the base salary from $30,000 to $40 → Read More
Waterville City Council Votes on Refuse Removal Plan
Waterville Public Works will take over curbside recycling pick-up. City council voted five to two on the plan Tuesday night, overriding a veto by the mayor → Read More
Bangor Pools Opening for the Summer
Kids will soon be splashing into summer in Bangor. Bangor Parks and Rec is opening both the Beth Pancoe Aquatic Center and Dakin Pool on Saturday. Fees and → Read More
Southern Pup Find New Homes in Maine
Sixteen puppies from kill shelters in Mississippi found new homes in Maine Tuesday, thanks to the Bangor Humane Society. In just an hour and a half, the ad → Read More
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there are some changes coming to acadia national park..... 13 miles of the 45-mile carriage road system will be resurfaced this summer..... some sections w → Read More
Easton Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Porn
An Aroostook County man will spend time behind bars for possessing child pornography. Zane Wetzel, 31, of Easton pled guilty in December of seeking out and → Read More
Rockland Man Arrested for Assaulting Girlfriend
Police say a Rockland man is being held in jail after he allegedly beat and threatened to kill his girlfriend. Christopher Seiler, 51, is charged with dome → Read More
Maine Supreme Court Finds "Excessive Friendliness" Not Grounds for New Trial
The Maine Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of an Augusta man accused of molesting a child. Andrew Seamon, 50, was convicted of sexually assaulting a → Read More
Sexual Assault Conviction Upheld for Former Tremont Teacher
Maine's highest court has upheld the sexual assault conviction of a former teacher. Benjamin Hodgdon, 48, used to teach and coach at Tremont Consolidated S → Read More
Thomaston Woman Dies After Motorcycle Crash
A Thomaston woman who was injured in a motorcycle crash in Rockland has died. Police say Edith Davis, 70, was a passenger on her husband's bike, which was → Read More
"Juneteenth" Celebration in Brewer
Folks will gather in Brewer Monday to remember the freeing of slaves in the U.S. more than 150 years ago. The "Juneteenth" event will held at the Joshua Ch → Read More
Mold Found in Hall-Dale Middle School Classroom
Summer break is here, but things will be busy at a Hall-Dale Middle School in Farmingdale. The superintendent confirms black mold was found in a classroom → Read More
State Legislators Could Be Packing Heat
A state lawmaker has asked Governor LePage to let legislators carry concealed weapons at the state house. Representative Richard Cebra sent the letter to t → Read More
State Police Investigate Accidental Shooting of Corrections Officer
State police continue to investigate the shooting of an Aroostook County correctons officer in the parking lot of the Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalbor → Read More
Free Admission to State Parks
It's free to enter Maine state parks Sunday. It's a Father's Day gift from the state. All vehicles with Maine plates get in free to state parks. For a comp → Read More