Heat, humidity, and potential for strong storms on tap for Maine on Friday

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Heat and high humidity are on tap for Friday in Maine. We will be in a low-end Weather Warn during the afternoon due to the chance for a round of showers and thunderstorms. A heat advisory goes into effect at 10 AM and runs through 8 PM …

Former Maine daycare worker charged with assaulting child appears in court

BANGOR, Maine (WVII&WGME) -- A former Maine daycare employee accused of assaulting a child made her first appearance in court on Thursday. Police charged 35-year-old Blake Sullivan of Carmel with felony assault on a child under the age of 6, reckless …

Maine advocates argue Trump's plan to curb homelessness will make the problem worse

PORTLAND (WGME)— Ending crime and disorder on America’s streets is the goal of a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The policy aims to make it easier for states and cities to remove homeless individuals from public areas. But some …

Long wait times persist at Maine BMV as REAL ID rush continues

It's been nearly four months since REAL ID enforcement began but wait times remain at an all-time high at Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicle branches. The deadline for REAL IDs arrived on May 7 but the rush to secure them persists. According to Secretary of …

Maine man found guilty of murder for stepson's death in Mexico

SOUTH PARIS, Maine (WGME) -- A jury found a Maine man guilty of murdering his stepson in Mexico. Thomas Tellier was convicted on Thursday of the murder of his stepson, 27-year-old Nicholas Trynor on Aug. 6, 2022. The trial in South Paris lasted seven days …

Maine South quarterback Jameson Purcell commits to Indiana

Jameson Purcell already had some familiarity with Indiana football before the Hoosiers started recruiting him. “Both of my parents went there,” the Maine South quarterback said. “I have a lot of cousins and relatives that went there. Everyone who has gone …

Rise in recovery programs contributes to drop in Maine overdose deaths

The United States experienced a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths nationwide from 2023 to 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while fatal overdoses in Maine dropped 20% during the same period — the lowest level since 2019. …

Enter to Win Tickets to Chicago in Bangor, Maine from I-95

When the legendary rock band Chicago performs live in concert at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, we want our loyal listeners in the crowd. Chicago will land in the Queen City on Thursday, July 31, 2025. We will be there, and we'd like to see …

Maine Fishermen Rescued By College Of The Atlantic Students

Two people whose fishing boat caught fire were rescued from the ocean off Southwest Harbor by members of the College of the Atlantic. Maine Coast Guard Station Received a Mayday Call on Thursday of a Fire on a Boat The names of the people who were on the …

NFR Maine: Meet Sapphire!