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Emmy-nominated Videographer for CBS13 and Fox23- Portland, Maine, USA. Guitarist, FAA-certified remote pilot, and nerd of music theory, science, and space.
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“I am mindful that no secretary of state has ever deprived a presidential candidate of ballot access based on Section Three of the Fourteenth Amendment. I am also mindful, however, that no presidential candidate has ever before engaged in insurrection.” -ME SOS Shenna Bellows
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The National Weather Service has issued a statement in response to comments made by Governor Janet Mills who has been publicly critical of their forecast leading up to the 12/18 storm that caused heavy damage and claimed four lives. Their statement is in this thread:
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We arrived in Georgetown today just in time to catch the incredibly rare Steller's sea eagle in flight twice, although very far away. Birders from all over the U.S. have converged here hoping to see the raptor that's nearly never seen in the United States.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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NWS: "The powerful low pressure system that hit Maine on December 18 with heavy rain and high winds was well forecasted and communicated in advance, including the potential for rainfall totals of 4-6 inches with localized areas receiving higher amounts." (cont)
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"in advance for the hazards that were likely to occur on Monday, December 18. NWS forecasters informed local and state officials in the days leading up to the storm through daily email briefing packages, direct phone conversations, and virtual city and statewide briefings." (End)
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"Forecasts and briefings provided to local and state officials began on Friday, December 15. NWS alerted for a significant weather event that would cause widespread flooding, given that the soils were already saturated from previous rain and snowmelt..." (cont.)
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How awesome is this? When no one claimed a stray cat dropped off at the
#Hallowell
PD, the department decided to adopt her! Her name is Granite and she likes to go back and forth between the PD and code enforcement, which are both located in city hall.
#wgme13
#fox23maine
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"...from the mountains would exacerbate the flood threat. The first flood watch and high wind watch were issued on Saturday afternoon, two full days before the storm. The state of Maine hosted a coordination call Sunday afternoon with NWS forecast offices in Gray..." (cont.)
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Uh oh- looks like someone up in Seal Cove learned the hard way that doing donuts on the beach is a bad idea, particularly doing so as the tide is coming in.
#stuck
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We are at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, where an armed security guard just advised us to duck down behind a cement wall as he said the shooter may possibly be in the area of the hospital.
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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Bangor International Airport to express their disapproval of President Trump and his visit to Maine. When Air Force One landed, they all knelt down with their backs turned.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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"and Caribou briefing on the expected flood, wind and coastal flood impacts. Rain began on Sunday night, and by Monday morning NWS offices had issued flash flood warnings..." (cont.)
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"areal flood warnings, and river flood warnings, which remained in effect through the middle of the week. The National Weather Service and our public safety partners in emergency management and broadcast media urged communities to prepare..." (cont.)
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We're currently here in Lisbon Falls where we've seen an abrupt increase in police activity, including this armored vehicle, and many police cars heading toward Lisbon at a high rate of speed.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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The Maine Dept. of Labor has released its list of child labor violations. The most notable and egregious violator was Portland's popular Becky's Diner, which had 259 violations, several for employing kids as young as 13. They were assessed $64,750 in fines.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Portland, Maine’s own mastering genius Bob Ludwig getting a shoutout from rock legend
@peterframpton
, who has recruited Ludwig to put the final touches on his forthcoming album right here in Portland. Frampton is best known for his classic 1976 live album “Frampton Comes Alive.”
M I X I N G !!!!! Yes, to 1/2 inch AND 1 inch ATRs. Plus 96/24 dig mix. I wonder which one sounds the best? We are leaving that up to the legendary mastering engineer and long time great friend, Bob Ludwig.
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Right now us members of the media are holding in a place behind a wall in front of the hospital while an armed security guard is posted on the sidewalk above us.
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Two humpback whales enjoying a lazy Sunday off the coast of Mount Desert Island.
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#BREAKING
: Caribou, Maine native Jessica Meir has been selected by NASA as one of the 18 astronauts to initially comprise the Artemis Team, part of which will eventually be selected to travel to the moon.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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This is so cool! Kindergarten students at Portland’s Harrison Lyseth Elementary School learned of a school in Kenya without clean drinking water, so they raised $654.59 to help them build a well.
@PORTLANDPUBLIC
#wgme13
#fox23maine
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At 88, Kennebunk's Don Crisman has attended all 57 Super Bowls, but it appeared his 58th this year wasn't going to happen. However, after a
@Verizon
rep saw a story our
@DaveEidWGME
did on Don, they allowed us to come along to present Don with a huge surprise.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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It’s the largest passenger plane in the world, and today it made an unexpected stop in Bangor. The Airbus A380, coming from Dubai, had a medical emergency onboard and needed to land quickly. No word yet on the patient’s status.
@wgme13
@FOX23Maine
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Beautiful day to be on top of Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park!
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I spoke to George G.W. Bush on a couple occasions, the last was on June 5, 2004- the day Ronald Reagan died. He took great pride in showing me where the bass would hang out off Walker’s Point. Two things he would talk to anybody about was golfing and fishing.
#remembering41
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So what did our
@CharlieWGME
do with that 2,080lb award-winning pumpkin he grew? He gave it to Saco River Brewing, where they’re using it as a “vessel” to ferment a unique Maine beer. Here’s my story on the amazing experimental process:
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Crews from Scarborough Fire Department have spent a good chunk of the afternoon fighting a structure fire while wading through flooded waters that surround the waterfront home. The fire department says this is a first for them.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
📸: Scarborough FD
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I don’t think I’ve seen a stop sign ignored as much as this one at Limington Road and Rt 22 in Buxton, including by a school bus. 😳
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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My gf ordered a dishwasher from
@HomeDepot
; the e-invoice says major appliances are only returnable for 48 hours, apparently even if they are defective. This practice is illegal in Maine (and several other states), and we've done numerous stories on this. (1)
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Today’s non-coronavirus fun fact- currently 1/3 of all the astronauts in space are from Maine.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Best day of the year so far, and
@CharlieWGME
and I have all the toys up on the top of Bradbury Mountain in Pownal where he will be doing his weather forecast live at 5 and 6.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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I’m guessing this won’t be a career highlight.
Jason Mackenrodt allegedly robbed a Waterville bank with a BB gun this morning. While running away, he slipped on the ice, spilled the money and dropped his gun in front of a State Trooper. He's at the Kennebec County Jail now.
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Here's a look at the Portland waterfront as of 11:25 AM. High tide is at 12:05 PM.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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There have been numerous helicopters coming and going, mostly medical choppers, but at least one has been searching the city with a spotlight throughout the evening.
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@richardmarx
Putting Axl Rose above Steve Perry negated any credibility for this list long before I noticed any spelling errors.
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This mural was painted on the back side of Aura in Portland. All day people have been stopping by to take pictures. The artist is Ry Ry Adams, w/ lettering by Mike Rich and Jason Mcdonald.
#georgefloyd
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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We're following up on a tragic Christmas Eve fatal car vs. pedestrian accident in South Portland. The 71-year-old victim, Paula Mcauliffe, was also a former employee with us
@WGME
, who worked here 43 years before retiring in 2017.
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Today we bid farewell to Matt Perry (on the left) who is retiring after 25 years with WGME. Matt has worn many hats here- News Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Engineer, handy-man, set builder, you name it. We will miss him tremendously. Good luck, Matt!
#wgme13
#fox23maine
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Speaking to
@WGME
in his office today, USM President Glenn Cummings tells us the University has offered up a 200-bed dormitory at its Gorham campus until August 7th to help alleviate the influx of asylum seekers in Portland.
#wgme13
#fox23maine
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After an ambitious fundraising effort, the famous Andre the Seal statue in Rockport has been fully restored! Finally- a celebrity facelift that actually looks good!
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We’re at some type of stand-off in Portland where a guy is apparently throwing guitars out a third-floor window. 😳 🎸
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Uh, WOW. From “The Eyes of Darkness” by Dean Koontz, 1982.
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Border Patrol agents at the Houlton Sector say they apprehended 20 Romanian nationals after 4 vehicles were observed illegally crossing the international border from Canada in Hodgdon. They say 2 of the suspects are part of a transnational organized crime ring.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Halloween in
#Salem
, where masks have always been in style. So nice to see so many different people from all over just happily co-existing. Wish you were here to celebrate with your horror peeps,
@Kellimaroney
!
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We managed to track down the moose near a home. He’s currently eating leaves while authorities figure out what to do next.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Another approaching me later in the arena’s parking lot saying he needs me to “stop harassing the kids and sticking a camera in their faces.” For clarity- we have not spoken to, approached, interviewed, photographed, or taken video of anyone under age 40 for this story.
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This is video of that incredible explosion at the Androscoggin Mill in Jay, Maine. Hard to believe, but no deaths or injuries reported. CAUTION: AUDIO CONTAINS EXPLETIVES
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It’s always good to work with a reporter who can effectively placate an active child during an otherwise serious interview!
@BradWGME
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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I’ve been working all day on Kim’s farewell piece that will air tonight at 6, and I think it will show that it’s impossible to overstate the impact she’s had on Mainers since that first day- January 5, 1981! ❤️
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
Some important personal news. I’m officially stepping down from my anchor position at
@WGME
to continue to recover from my traumatic brain injury. Please take a look at my message and join me tonight live at 6pm to say goodbye - for now. >
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Today we here
@WGME
and
@FOX23Maine
are celebrating
@LexieWGME
. After seemingly endless studying and testing, she has officially earned the title of Meteorologist from the National Meteorological Society! And thanks to her hard work, we get cake!!! 🎂 🎈
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Under perfectly snowy skies, the Kennebunkport tree was lit to a packed crowd in Dock Square. In the event’s 38-year history, this is the first time it has ever snowed for the tree lighting.
#wgme13
#fox23maine
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A quick look at “Gardens Aglow” at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.”
@CharlieWGME
is live there with your forecast!
#wgme13
#fox23maine
#WeatherWarn
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Ok, I know we’re not an ABC affiliate, but don’t we all need this right now??? This is awesome.
These two toddlers' heartwarming reaction to spotting each other on the street will make your Monday.
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Not the typical police call- Wells PD officer Sean Remick came out to rescue this baby shark trapped in a tidal pool. That’s dedication!
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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They’ve arrived! More than 120 rescue animals from Oklahoma have landed at the jetport and are currently being loaded into vans to be transported to area shelters. They seem as happy to be getting off the plane as I am after I’ve been on a long flight. 😬
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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A moose that has been seen near the Bangor International Airport lately was found stuck in a nearby swamp yesterday. Luckily, officials were able to finally free the animal (named Monty) and he eventually wandered off.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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A wreath has been placed in Norridgewock center in memory of Corporal Eugene Cole.
#wgme13
#fox23maine
#mainemanhunt
#findjohnwilliams
#remembereugenecole
#prayersforcolefamily
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No school and snowed in, but these two aren’t home playing video games- they’re out voluntarily shoveling out all their neighbors who need the help. A post-storm story of a different kind, tonight at 6.
@wgme13
@FOX23Maine
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Portland’s Metro bus service is kicking the tires, so to speak, on a new electric bus. Metro hopes to transition to a cleaner, quieter, more efficient fleet in the coming years, so they are trying this one out today.
#wgme
#fox23maine
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Officials at Biddeford Ice Arena apparently not happy we’re covering the possible referee Covid-exposure investigation. One individual escorting
@BradWGME
out of the publicly-owned building when he asked for comment (1 of 2)
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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After two long, exhaustive, sleepless days of doing non-stop election coverage, what a gift to come home and find your all-time favorite prog band’s new album in the mailbox. Thank you
@realrayalder
and the whole band, this was so needed!
@fateswarning
#longdaygoodnight
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If you’ve never been to Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, you now have something new for your bucket list!
#wgme13
#fox23maine
@CharlieWGME
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A quick light show compliments of Mother Nature from the
@WGME
parking lot as I left work this evening.
@WeatherAuthority
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Look who’s ringing bells for the Salvation Army at the Falmouth Wal-Mart! It’s our own
@JeffWGME
and
@KatieWGME
. Their kettle is so full, they’re literally using a paint stirrer to push the money down through the donation hole. Thank you all!
#wgme13
#fox23maine
#SalvationArmy
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Seen in Auburn on this cold January day- a man wearing shorts unloading a truck. This, folks, is a true
#Mainer
, and we salute him!
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The hazards of shooting news- rubberneckers passing by and paying more attention to the scene than what’s in front of them. Luckily I wasn’t in it. Time for a new car! 🚗
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Saturday's storms produced some impressive lightning strikes throughout the state. I captured this one on I-95 in Argyle at 3:14PM.
#wgme13
#fox23maine
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A sudden surge of police activity here as several armed officers have just entered the Central Maine Medical Center parking garage with guns drawn.
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Seen in Lewiston: “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream.” I wholeheartedly agree.🍦
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Police officers are lining up in preparation for the arrival of Corporal Eugene Cole’s procession.
#wgme13
#fox23maine
#RememberEugeneCole
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#BREAKING
: Portland PD is confirming to us that Lebanon, Maine resident Kyle Fitzsimons, arrested on charges from the Capitol insurrection, is a “person of interest” in the case of a suspicious package left in front of the Portland Museum of Art on January 23.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Good news. Keep washing your hands, folks!
Maine CDC reports all coronavirus tests came back negative. State still has no confirmed cases.
#coronavirus
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And maybe along with locking your car, refrain from leaving your AR-15 in it. Just an observation. 🤷♂️
Police found a loaded AR-15 that was stolen from an unlocked car in downtown Portland. Mainers are reminded to lock their cars.
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I expected downtown Portland to be a ghost town today in light of current events, but a quick drive through shows lots of people out and about in the Old Port. This is good or bad, depending on your perspective.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Yup, that’s snow falling in Portland right now. 😬 ❄️
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Just when you think I couldn’t push the boundaries of fashion any further, I emerge from the house sporting THIS ensemble...
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My friend
@Jon_Cole_
took this amazing picture of comet NEOWISE over Portage Lake, Maine. NEOWISE Is moving away at approximately 100,000 mph, but don’t worry-it’ll be back again in about 7,000 years!
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
#Neowise
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Members of the Pelham, NH Fire Department jumped into action this morning to rescue a deer that was stranded on the ice on Harris Pond. Apart from a few minor injuries, the deer was unharmed. 📸: Pelham FD
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Some powerful waves in Camp Ellis. I took this at high tide this morning (and was once again glad I invested in a good phone case 😉).
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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An important and thought-provoking editorial from our media partners
@bangordailynews
. What do you think- should Maine strengthen its law on this?
Editorial: Cleaning off your car isn’t the law, but it’s the right thing to do
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A dozen+ people gathered in Augusta to protest
@GovJanetMills
decision to delay restaurant dine-in opening in 3 counties. We were there when Capital Security came out, and an organizer later said they were summonsed $50 for having more than 10 people gathered.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Here’s a shot of the moon, as seen from the Peony Bloom and Ice Cream Social at Maine Audubon in Falmouth.
#wgme13
#fox23maine
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It’s amazing how ice can make for such treacherous conditions, but also be so aesthetically stunning!
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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“Above all, I am an American citizen with great reverence for our nation’s values...” NE Patriots coach Bill Belichick says that in light of last week’s insurrection, he will NOT be accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump. Full statement below.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Bad night for many boat owners on Sebago Lake. Several moored boats broke loose and ended up on shore, with some banging into each other and others capsizing. Several people watched helplessly as the boats sustained more damage.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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The beloved Grumpy Cat, whose actual name was Tardar Sauce, has died. She has been featured in countless memes, a commercial, and even a movie. So sad! 😞
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Under Maine's Implied Warranty law, all consumer goods (except used cars) have an automatic 4-year warranty provided that any serious issue with the item was not caused by the consumer or the item is worn out beyond its useful life. (2)
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The Steller's sea eagle is native to Russia and Japan, but this one has been spotted here in the U.S. and Canada since at least 2021, stunning both birders and animal experts alike. It's believed there are only around 5,000 of these birds left in the world.
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University of Southern Maine’s own literary arts journal, Stonecoast Review, is getting a huge nod from veteran actor (and one of my favorites)
@alanalda
. The publication is edited by students and alumni from their Creative Writing program.
@StonecoastRev
#wgme13
#fox23maine
I really enjoy the Stonecoast Review, and not just because people I know are in it- like the Creative Nonfiction Editor,
@jbrookewrites
. Do you love that cover art, or what. I love it.
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After a 2-year hiatus for Covid, the ever-popular Yarmouth Clam Festival is back on. We’re setting up for
@CharlieWGME
’s weather forecast live from the event. Stop by and say hi!
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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Sejong Park says he and his wife have seen firsthand anti-Asian racism at their Portland market, esp. when they enforce mask requirements. He said one man told him, “No Chinese guy is going to tell me what to do.” (Sejong is not Chinese.) That story tonight.
@WGME
@FOX23Maine
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