Here’s Why This Maine Firefighter Rode a Bike in Full Gear for 12 Hours
One Maine firefighter shared his hope and strength while cycling for 12 hours, in full gear, for a cause close to his heart.
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Tremendous Community Support Leads to Future Skate Park for South Portland
Thanks to community support, the town of South Portland will be breaking ground soon on a brand new and innovative skate park.
A Veteran Was Worried Nobody Would Be at His Funeral, So 200 Mainers Showed Up
The state stepped up for a fallen hero in the most amazing way.
A Body Has Been Found Inside a Maine Dam, Officials Say
According to WMTW News 8, a body was found Monday afternoon in the Barker Mill Dam on the Little Androscoggin River.
Hilarious Typo Makes Portland, Maine, Weather Forecast a Little Scary
From one extreme to the next!
Maine News Anchor’s “Fan Mail” is Just a Glimpse Into The Fear Women Face Daily In and Out of The Public Eye
In and out of the public eye, women are constantly wondering if they're safe.
Man Pens Note To Maine News Anchor Asking Her To Date Grandson
WMTW anchor Allison Ross shared a handwritten note sent to her from a grandfather asking if she would consider dating his grandson
The Minimum Wage in Maine Is Going Up in January 2020
Do you think this change will benefit Mainers?
The Hazy Maine Sky Is Actually Smoke From Canada’s Wildfires
After a few gorgeous beach days, the sky has become hazy in Southern Maine. This is not your normal coastal haze, however.
What Was That Thing in the Sky Last Night Over the Midcoast?
So what was it? A UFO? A meteor? And what caused the low rumble that several people heard and felt in the cold early morning hours?
Woman Finds 2 Dead Squirrels In Toilet At South Portland Home
Imagine coming home from a weekend away, you set your bags down and go to the bathroom after a bit of a drive. Ready to relieve yourself you look at the toilet and see something's not right. What is that in there? Is that....is that a squirrel? A dead squirrel in my toilet?
#TBT: Do You Remember WMTW’s ‘Marty On The Mountain?”
That thick Maine accent, that big crooked grin at the end of every forecast, and that western style tie, who could forget weatherman Marty On The Mountain?
WMTW Reporter Attacked Online Over His Sexuality
A simple Facebook post about a tie turned into a very personal attack on the reporter, who shared the vile comments online.
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Maine!
Looking for a light show? WMTW has put together a great list of fireworks! Pay attention to the dates because they aren't all on July 4th!
Auburn: July 4th at 9:30 p.m. from West Pitch Community Park
Augusta: July 4th at Mill Park, 9 p
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Feeling Uninformed? WMTW-8 Will Have First 4 p.m. Newscast In The State Of Maine
Your afternoon entertainment options will be dwindling by an hour if you're a fan of channel 8, WMTW, as the station announced that they will be launching a 4 p.m. newscast starting in September. WMTW will become the first station in Maine to offer consumers 2...