Maine Mall shooting suspect turns himself in to police

SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – The South Portland Police Department says that the suspect in Wednesday’s shooting in the Maine Mall has been arrested. Police say 20-year-old Ahmed Basheer Awad turned himself in to police outside the Cumberland County Jail around …

Police say 'thorough search' for Maine Mall shooting suspect continues

'Thorough search' for Maine Mall shooting suspect continues, South Portland police say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:18 PM EST Feb 6, 2025 THE POLICE CHIEF THE SUSPECT 20 YEAR OLD AHMED BASHEER AWAD WAS LIVING IN …

Maine tourism industry eyes potential impacts from tariffs

With the specter of tariffs on Canadian imports still looming, tourism promoters in Maine are worried about the impacts a trade war could have on the industry. HospitalityMaine Executive Director Becky Jacobson said Maine relies heavily on Canadian …

Maine Mall shoppers, workers concerned but resolved in wake of shooting

SOUTH PORTLAND — Shoppers and workers returned to The Maine Mall with mixed emotions on Thursday, after a shooting injured one person and led to the evacuation of the shopping center on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s kinda freaky,” said Ann Marie King, 69, as …

Maine Capitol Police welcome first bomb-sniffing dog

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival moving to Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds

2022 Festival Downtown Photo courtesy of Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, Center Theatre CHANGE OF VENUE — The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival will be relocating to the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds this year. The date of the Festival will be Saturday, June 14. …

Maine house a total loss after 2nd fire in a week

A Norway home is a total loss after a fire on Thursday morning. The fire at the 80 Beal St. residence was reported at around 6:45 a.m., according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss. It was the second time in a week that …

Maine Republicans vow to vote against a budget deal with Democrats

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Maine Whoopie Pie festival is moving to a new location

The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, an annual celebration of the official state treat, is moving to the Piscataquis Valley Fairground this year. Through its first 15 years, the event had been held in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. It was relocated this year because …

Maine bill could set PFAS limits for food grown by local farmers

If approved, Maine could lead the nation in setting new PFAS thresholds for some of the foods we consume. AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers in Augusta are considering a bill to establish limits for PFAS chemicals in produce grown by Maine farmers.  LD 130 would …