Maine honors Corporal Eugene Cole on death anniversary with community service day

NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (WGME) -- Friday marked the seventh anniversary of the death of Somerset County Corporal Eugene Cole, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2018 in Norridgewock. John Williams is currently serving a life sentence for killing …

Expect soaking but beneficial rain for Maine

Stay up to date with weather radar and download Maine's Total Coverage app for the latest on today's forecast.Expect soaking showers to persist through most of Saturday.The steadiest rain will move through during the morning and will become heavier …

Do You Know Which NFL Players with Maine Ties Were Selected on Draft Day?

The state of Maine is not known for producing NFL talent. In fact, a 2024 study of NFL rosters showed that just two players from Maine played in the league that season. But, Mainers are always proud when someone with ties to the state makes it to the …

Maine’s transgender athletes should not be a federal concern | Letter

It is ludicrous to think that a quick peek between a newborn’s legs at birth should determine its life trajectory. It is likewise ludicrous to think that our current president gives a whit about girls’ sports in Maine any more than he cares about our …

Pope Francis animated a corner of Maine for the better | Opinion

“I can still remember where I was when we learned that we had a new pope in 2013. A Jesuit pope from Latin America — how wonderful! I couldn’t believe it when I heard that he had selected the name ‘Francesco,’ and I knew from his humble actions that very …

Coast Guard: Two fishermen with life-threatening injuries rescued from Maine vessel

GLOUCESTER, Mass. — The U.S. Coast Guard brought two fishermen with life-threatening injuries to the hospital Friday afternoon. The fishermen were aboard a vessel from Maine when they required emergency response.  According to the Coast Guard, the …

Good soaking rain for Maine

Good soaking rain for Maine How’s the weather looking for your Saturday? Get the latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from Meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 6:33 AM EDT Apr 26, 2025 TOTAL WEATHER. WE …

Support Laurel Libby and support Maine’s girls | Letter

Imagine being an athletically talented, elementary-aged girl, who, along with her parent,s is deciding whether to compete in sports. Now she knows that she will likely never win any statewide competitions by the time she’s in high school and college …

Heavy rain expected across Maine this weekend

Heavy rain will drench the state this weekend, with some areas receiving an inch or more of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas — including Penobscot and Piscataquis counties and the midcoast and Down East — could see up to …

Maine police chief speaks out on drug crime in his state