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One Person Shot and Seriously Injured in Aroostook County, Maine
One person was shot and seriously injured Thursday night in Aroostook County. The Maine State Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 pm on Westmanland Road in Westmanland. Victim had Life-Threatening Injuries. One person was shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Names and ages were not released....
One of the Best Rivers for Whitewater Rafting in the US is Right Here in Maine
As warmer weather rolls into Maine, it's easy to start daydreaming about all fun to be had this summer. One of those premier experiences is whitewater rafting. The exciting activity is a popular one for Mainers and tourists alike, and one of those whitewater rafting experiences is getting some serious love from a popular site.
Win tickets to Tim Sample at the Caribou Performing Arts Center
Congratulations to the winners. You will get an email with all the information on your tickets. Thank you to everyone who entered. More contests are on the way soon. Win tickets to see Tim Sample at the Caribou Performing Arts Center on June 29. Easy to Win Tickets. Winning is...
Ex-Husband Arrested for Assault and Police Standoff in Maine
A 70-year-old man was arrested after assaulting his ex-wife and a police standoff in Readfield. A 70-year-old woman called 911 around 6:02 pm and said her ex-husband, Carl Hiebert from Belgrade, had a firearm and assaulted her in her Morrill Road home. Son Lived at the Home. The couple’s 41-year-old...
64-Year-Old Hodgdon Man Died after Crash in Northern Maine
A 64-year-old Hodgdon man died Thursday evening after a single-vehicle crash on Route 11 in Township 8 Range 5, north of Knowles Corner. The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office said Lonnie Little was driving a 2010 Freightliner south around 4:20 pm when the vehicle went off the road and crashed.
Maine Moose Loves Passerby’s Compliments
Tracy Weed from Hancock spends a lot of time enjoying the outdoors where she lives. In the many years she's lived in town, she's seen some interesting things. There was that one time she was crocheting in her car, parked at a nearby beach, and watched not one, but two trucks get stuck in the ocean.
Relaxing Fishing Trip Turns into Daring Rescue of Nearly 40 Dogs in Lake
This probably wasn't the big catch they expected to have on this trip. A fishing group that floated out onto a lake in Mississippi recently ended up nabbing boatloads of dogs instead of catfish. Fishing Trip For The Dogs. Bob Grist of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Brad Carlisle of Covington, Tennessee...
20+ Photos: See Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and More During the Boston Celtics Championship Parade
The Boston Celtics have once again etched their name into basketball history, emerging as the champions of the 2024 NBA Finals. The team clinched the title by winning three games, losing one, and then getting one more win in Boston to seal the deal for the team's 18th total championship.
‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Producer To Come Full Circle With Movie Debut
Eighty-five years ago this July, a 12-year-old Boy Scout from Rye, New York, visiting Maine with his family, got lost on Mt. Katahdin for nine days. Not only did Donn Fendler manage to survive this harrowing ordeal but he would go on to share the details of his adventure in a book.
Massachusetts Redditors are Hilariously Scheming to Take Maine Back
I see a lot of weird stuff on Reddit. We all do. Although, as social media sites go, it's kind of my favorite. It's not as toxic as some of the others can be. Cruising through the comment section on Facebook is often a wasteland of negative energy, and not remotely enough things to laugh at. Instagram is cool, but I can only sit through so many Flat Earth videos.
Bride Caught Telling Guest to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
U.S. Marine Died Alone, Then Something Amazing Happened
U.S. Marine Veteran Gerry Brooks was 86 years old when he passed away May 18th, 2024, after being admitted to a nursing home a week prior. Not much was known about U.S. Marine Brooks other than that he was widowed and visited a soup kitchen daily in Augusta for a meal while cracking jokes with the staff.
Major Recall Issued for 25 Amazon Items Now Sold in Maine
I shop online more often than in stores, for sure. Not for normal things, necessarily. I still go clothes shopping in stores. Plus grocery shopping, shoe shopping, etc. But for my music gear, I buy a lot from eBay and Reverb, and that sort of thing. I'm always hunting for the best deals. And a lot of it is weird stuff I can't get in other places.
Watch Julia Gagnon Perform Her New Song ‘Here In Maine’
Julia shows some musical love to the Pine Tree State!. After becoming an overnight sensation, when she shocked everyone by cracking the Top 7 on American Idol, Julia Gagnon, who is from Cumberland, is back home, and ready to perform all across the State of Maine for the summer months.
Two Brothers Arrested after Fleeing School Bus Crash in Maine
Two brothers were arrested after crashing into a school bus and fleeing the scene in Limington. The Maine State Police said 33-year-old Robert Hargis and his brother 30-year-old Patrick Hargis from Hiram were taken into custody Wednesday night around 9 pm. Brothers Fled after Hitting Bus with 13 Students on...
18-Year-Old Man Died after Single-Vehicle Crash in Maine
An 18-year-old man died Thursday morning after a crash in Burnham. The Maine State Police said Paul Raye Jr. of Detroit, Maine was driving on Winnecook Road around 5:13 am when he lost control of his vehicle, left the road and hit a large tree. Driver Died at the Scene.
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
Casting Calls: Lights, Camera, New Hampshire
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
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