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Auburn residents speak out against needle exchange program
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (123+ words) AUBURN (WGME) -- Auburn residents spoke out Monday against their city passing a needle exchange program. Last month, the council gave initial approval to an ordinance regulating syringe service programs. But that may be on hold now, as the council decided…...
NBA star Le Bron James tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere next season
1+ week, 30+ min ago (27+ words) WGME NBA star Le Bron James tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere next season...
Southern California residents say HOA made them take down American flags
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (198+ words) Supreme Court strikes down Trump's birthright order; upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports. WASHINGTON (TNND) " Residents in a neighborhood in Southern California said that their homeowners association has threatened to fine them if they don't take down…...
Supreme Court rules states can bar transgender athletes from women's sports
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (98+ words) WGME Supreme Court rules states can bar transgender athletes from women's sports by ALEXX ALTMAN-DEVILBISS | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's school sports…...
Maine doctor accused of running prostitution operation takes plea deal
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (153+ words) YARMOUTH, Maine (WGME) --A Maine doctor accused of running a massage business in Freeport as a front for prostitution has pleaded guilty to engaging a prostitute. In November 2024, Peter O'Donnell of Yarmouth was arrested and charged with sex trafficking. According…...
Caught on Camera: Sanford police investigate reports of teens assaulting man near pond
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (305+ words) SANFORD (WGME) -- Police in Sanford are investigating reports of an assault involving an adult male and several juveniles. Part of the altercation was caught on camera. The video shows the teens kicking and punching a man on the ground. "It…...
'Disaster World Cup': Iran eliminated after weeks of war, visa battles and travel troubles
1+ week, 1+ day ago (29+ words) WGME 'Disaster World Cup': Iran eliminated after weeks of war, visa battles and travel troubles...
Earthquakes explained: Why they are more common then you think
1+ week, 1+ day ago (408+ words) by Meteorologist Hannah Sheehy, WGME Earthquakes may feel like a rare occurrence, especially in Maine, but they happen around the world every day. Last week, that reality was on full display when two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela just seconds apart,…...
Portland travelers can now fly direct to California
1+ week, 1+ day ago (87+ words) WGME PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Maine travelers can now skip Boston and fly directly from Portland to California United Airlines launched seasonal nonstop service this weekend from the Portland International Jetport to San Francisco and Los Angeles Also read: As July…...
Bangor mother sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter in 10-year-old son's death
1+ week, 3+ day ago (104+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WGME) -- The mother of a 10-year-old boy from Bangor was sentenced Friday for her role in his death. According to the Bangor Daily News, the judge sentenced Braxtyn Smith's mother, Jem Bean, to 25 years in jail with all…...