Sharon Handy

Portland

Assignment Editor at WMTW-TV (Auburn, ME)

Assignment Editor @WMTWTV, Maine native, proud @UMaine alum

Articles

Ship under construction at Bath Iron Works was vandalized, police say

1 month ago | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy |Russ Reed

IM CATE MCCUSKER FOR MAINES TOTAL COVERAGE WE HAVE JUST CONFIRMED.. POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SUSPECTED CASE OF VANDALISM.. INVOLVING A SHIP UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT BATH IRON WORKS.. POLICE TELL US.. THE VANDALISM WAS REPORTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO.. BUT THEY CAN'T PROVIDE ANY MORE DETAILS RIGHT NOW AS THEY CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE.. IT IS NOT CLEAR HOW MUCH DAMAGE WAS CAUSED.. OR WHAT SHIP WAS INVOLVED.
Lawsuit claims LL Bean copied rival's heel design

Jul 18, 2024 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy

Footwear company Skechers is suing LL Bean, claiming the Freeport, Maine, retailer copied a patent-protected heel design and used it in one of their products. The lawsuit was filed Monday in federal court in New York, according to court documents.Founded in 1992, Skechers is now the third largest shoe company in the world and its products have been endorsed by such celebrities as Martha Stewart, Megan Trainor and Snoop Dogg, the court documents say.
President Biden OK's disaster declaration for Maine counties

May 28, 2024 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy

President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Cumberland and York counties, stemming from damage caused by an early April Nor'easter. Gov. Janet Mills requested the disaster declaration for Cumberland and York counties in a letter to Biden on May 2.
Effort launched to repeal Maine law backing national popular vote

May 24, 2024 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy

Opponents of a new law that would require Maine to designate all of its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote have launched an effort to overturn the law. Known as a People's Veto, the effort requires backers to collect at least 67,682 signatures by Aug. 8 in order to force a referendum that would appear on the November ballot. Gov. Janet Mills allowed the bill to become law without her signature. It is scheduled to take effect in August.
Plans in place to rebuild Maine coastline damaged by storms

May 9, 2024 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy

Work won't begin until November, but a dredging vessel was towed into Wells Harbor on Thursday.York County Emergency Management Agency bought the vessel for $1.5 million, according to county officials. The vessel was assembled in Portland and then towed by a tugboat to Wells Harbor on Thursday. Officials said this is the first time that a county in Maine has purchased its own vessel.
Auburn cop placed on leave following weekend arrest in Lewiston

Nov 20, 2023 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy

An Auburn police officer has been placed on leave following his arrest Sunday on domestic violence assault charges.Lewiston police arrested Stephen Easley early Sunday morning after they responded to a reported domestic violence incident.
'Investigation' leads to lockdown at South Portland High

Sep 29, 2023 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy

South Portland High School went into a lockdown Friday morning because of "an ongoing investigation," according to school officials.A text sent to parents said the staff and students are "safe and secure."A spokesperson for the city of South Portland said police are on scene. Police do not believe there is a current threat, she said. No other information was provided as to what the nature of the investigation is or how long the school will stay in lockdown.This is a developing story.
Westbrook mill workers OK contract containing raises, bonus

Jul 22, 2023 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy

Unionized workers at SAPPI paper mill in Westbrook have approved a new contract that will give them raises plus a $3,400 signing bonus. Members of United Steelworkers Local 1069 ratified the three-year deal July 11. The agreement will take effect Aug. 21, according to union officials. The contract covers 100 workers at the mill. Besides a 3 percent pay raise for each year of the contract, the deal also includes improvements to pensions and disability insurance.
Mercy Hospital, physician ordered to pay $6.5M for deadly misdiagnosis

Feb 2, 2023 | wmtw.com | Sharon Handy
Farm Engines & How to Run Them, Part 5 on Apple Podcasts

Nov 20, 2022 | podcasts.apple.com | Sharon Handy