Maine CDC identifies grey fox with rabies in Waterville

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said a grey fox in Waterville tested positive for rabies this week. The agency urged residents to maintain a distance from wildlife, keep domestic animals up to date on rabies vaccines and keep...

Summer swelter gives a boost to Maine’s tourism industry

After an abnormally wet May and June — with more than a dozen rainy weekends in a row — the sunny and hot weather in July and August has been a boon to many of Maine’s tourism businesses and attractions. And while cruise ship numbers are down, in...

Backpack and school supply giveaway for Augusta area kids

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Back-to-school is right around the corner, and for many, shopping can be a stressful thing. For those in the Augusta area, there’s going to be a backpack giveaway this Sunday. The Greater Augusta Back to School Program is...

Maine State Police to Increase Drunk Driving Patrols

Whether you want to believe it or not, the summer in Maine is winding down. Tourism hotspots from Bar Harbor to Old Orchard Beach are preparing for their final 'big' weekend over the Labor Day holiday. The Maine State Police are also preparing for...

Dangerous rip currents on southern Maine beach led to multiple rescues this week

This past week has been challenging for lifeguards in southern Maine, where rip currents have resulted in multiple rescues. Two challenging scenes involved the rescue of nine children by Ogunquit lifeguards in dangerous, fast-moving currents. On...

Luke's Lobster, popular East Coast chain, is rolling into Newport Beach

Buttery lobster rolls are making their way to Balboa Island later this month. That’s when Luke’s Lobster, a popular family-owned restaurant chain anchored in Maine, is aiming to open its first Orange County location. For the uninitiated, Luke’s...

Veterans find healing and adventure at Maine Adaptive Summer Camp

Maine Adaptive hosts its Veterans No Boundaries Summer Camp for disabled veterans at a new location. HARRISON, Maine — Twenty disabled veterans and their families from Maine and New England are gathering for a long weekend of outdoor activities,...

N.S.-Maine ferry sees uptick in bookings, but downward trend of Canadian travellers continues

Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous rip currents to beaches up and down the East Coast

Meteorologist Grant Carlton shares the latest predictions on Hurricane Erin and what effects might be felt in Pennsylvania and on the East Coast. YORK, Pa. — Earlier Friday morning, the first hurricane of the 2025 tropical season has officially...

5 Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations for Your Bucket List

Vacation is fun, but if you’re like me, you usually start missing your dog long before it’s time to return home. Rather than leaving your pup behind, why not bring Fido on your next vacation? Amazing dog-friendly destinations around the country...

Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 taxpayers faced $17.8 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

1 Chicago Public School District 299 Cook $9,444,187,549 68.7% 321,668 2 Valley View Community Unit School District 365U Will $265,500,264 59.3% 14,660 3 Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Kendall $251,518,343 66.1% 16,696 4 Springfield...

Hampton Beach lifeguards save 144 in one week: What to know about flash rip currents

HAMPTON — Hampton Beach lifeguards rushed into the water to make 144 rescues in the last week in response to a sudden flurry of flash rip currents. The summer had been slow up until two weeks ago, at which point only 51 rescues had been made,...

Maine Adventures: Hiking Buck's Ledge

BETHEL, Maine (WGME) -- Meteorologist Christian Bridges is back this week with another Maine adventure. This week, he went up to Bethel to hike in the Buck's Ledge Community Forest. The Bucks ledge community forest is located right off route 26,...

For Maine baseball players, pitching provides path to highest levels

Brady Afthim had the best combination of skills of any catcher in Maine: an elite pop time, a powerful bat and a strong right arm. He also had a hard fastball, one that had the potential to get faster. As his college recruitment progressed and...

Planning To Party On Labor Day? Maine Authorities Say Designate A Driver Or Get A Ride Home

Local news sources say Maine could see upwards of a million drivers on the road on this upcoming Labor Day weekend (August 29th through September 1st.) With so many people expected to be on the roads in our state, officials remind motorists to...

Man riding e-bike seriously injured in Maine crash

A 71-year-old man was riding an electric bicycle when he struck a vehicle in Casco, Maine, this week, seriously injuring himself. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says they responded around 11:14 a.m. Tuesday to the crash that occurred on...

Top Affordable Family Vacation Spots to Visit Next Summer

Now that it’s officially summer and the kids are out of school, that means it’s family vacation time. Planning for a family vacation is fun but it can also be a bit tricky. You want to find a place that everyone will enjoy while staying within a...

New England has 2 of the most colorful small towns in America, according to Fodor’s Travel

Travel One is in Massachusetts. Rainbow flags adorn the front of the Boatslip Beach Club in Provincetown. John Tlumacki /The Boston Globe, File By Kristi Palma August 15, 2025 | 10:56 AM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your...

42nd annual Beach Olympics supports Special Olympics Maine

The 42nd annual Beach Olympics in Old Orchard Beach are underway. Three days of games and fun competition including opening ceremony, live music and online silent auction, all to benefit Special Olympics Maine. Voluntary tolls will be collected...

York Beach: New eatery opens in ex-Purple Palace, serving ‘great food’

YORK, Maine — The former Purple Palace has been transformed by its new owner, now sporting a fresh look, a new name, and a menu that extends the flavors of Molly-O’s next door. Owner Bill Shaheen and his team had the longtime breakfast place...