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The Fort Knox Paranormal Fair Returns In August
Once again, haunted Fort Knox will become the epicenter of all things spooky & unexplained. Once summer arrives in Maine, there is no shortage of things to do on any given weekend, and it is even better when it happens outdoors. Saturday, August 17th, from 1 pm-4 pm, the annual...
Three Children, Father and Dogs Escape House Fire in Maine
Three children, their father and two dogs escaped a house fire early Sunday morning in Searsmont. The fire on Levenseller Pond Road started around 1:30 am. A dog barking alerted the family to the fire. A neighbor who is a firefighter was the first on the scene around 1:42 am to find the house fully involved.
12-Year-Old Boy Died after Body Found in River in Maine
A 12-year-old boy died Sunday after he was pulled from the Presumpscot River by divers in Westbrook. Police said the boy was reported missing around 4 pm after he went underwater near a boat launch on Lincoln Street and did not resurface. Divers Searched for Three Hours in the Water.
Zack Kelly escapes bases-loaded jam as Red Sox set club record with 9 steals in 9-3 win over Yankees
Boston’s Zack Kelly escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the seventh before Connor Wong had a two-run triple in the bottom of the inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-3 victory over the MLB-best New York Yankees on Sunday night. The Red Sox set a club-record with nine...
23-Year-old Man Arrested after Police Standoff in Maine
A 23-year-old man was arrested after shots were fired and a police standoff in Rockland Friday afternoon. Police said 23-year-old Samuel Ward from Rockland fired multiple gunshots from inside a residence at 10 Carroll’s Lane around 1 pm. He had several warrants. Suspect Got on the Roof of the...
Human Remains Found in Debris after House Fire in Maine
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office found human remains in the fire debris on Russell Avenue in Auburn on Saturday. This was the same location where a 911 call was made on Saturday morning. A woman told police an armed man was in a fight with her significant other and trying to break in. The woman fled the home after she heard gunshots and a fire started in the house.
Pilot Injured after Plane Crash in the Androscoggin River, Maine
A plane with mechanical issues crashed Sunday morning in the Androscoggin River in Topsham. Topsham Fire & Rescue said the pilot “self-extricated and was picked up by two local kayakers and brought to shore. Topsham units used their boat to retrieve the patient.”. Injured and Taken to Hospital. The...
Famous Maine Lighthouse Recognized as the World’s Most Iconic
One of Maine's most recognizable symbols is proudly receiving internationally positive press. Portland Head Light, Maine's most popular lighthouse, has been named the most iconic in the entire world. This incredible distinction was given to the Cape Elizabeth lighthouse by the travel magazine Touropia. Portland Head Light was a part...
Here’s the 10 Oldest Craft Breweries in Maine That Are Still Active
Maine's craft beer industry is an absolute giant. As of this publishing, there are over 100 breweries in the state. In 2019, Maine had the second-highest brewery per capita number (9.6) in the country. This leads to two conclusions: Mainers love beer and local business. This state was built to...
Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Aroostook County, Maine
A 34-year-old man was arrested for felony drug trafficking after police received a tip he was transporting narcotics to Aroostook County, Maine. Suspect Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Aroostook County. Timothy Pinkham from Somersworth, New Hampshire was pulled over on I-95 in Sherman on June 4. He was traveling from...
Fore, Eh: This Maine Golf Course is Also Located in Canada
Maine is very fortunate to have a plethora of great golf courses. Honestly, it's quite impressive how many top-notch ones there are. With golf season well under way, I have been looking at some courses I would love to play that I haven't had a chance to yet. One of the top courses on that list is the Aroostook Valley Country Club in Fort Fairfield.
Man & Two Women Arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking in Maine
A man and two women were arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking after a months-long narcotics investigation in Bangor. Three People Apprehended following Drug Investigation. MDEA Agents, U.S. DEA Agents and the Bangor Police Department executed a search warrant June 9 at 54 Charles Street. Drugs and Firearms Seized during Search.
Two Men Fled after Crashing into School Bus in Maine
Police are looking for two men after they crashed with a school bus Friday afternoon and fled the scene in Limington. There were 13 students on the bus when the crash happened around 2:18 pm on Sokokis Avenue. No injuries were reported. Car Rear-Ended School Bus. Police said a 4-door...
Driver Seriously Injured when Scooter Hit Police Cruiser in Maine
A person on an electric scooter was seriously injured Friday after driving into the side of a police cruiser in Portland. The accident happened on Elm Street as the officer was entering Marginal Way. The electric scooter hit the cruiser on the driver’s side, said WGME News. Serious Injuries...
One Man Died & One Man Charged with OUI after Crash in Maine
A man died Saturday evening and another man was charged with OUI after a motorcycle and car crash in Bethel. Man Died after Car Pulled in Out in Front of Motorcycle. Police said 61-year-old David Roy was riding his motorcycle on Walker’s Mill Road around 5 pm when a car pulled out of a driveway and collided with him.
Presque Isle, Sumner and Machias Softball Teams Win Northern Maine Sportsmanship Awards [PHOTOS]
The Maine Principal's Association awarded the Class B, C and D Northern Maine Sportsmanship Banners at the Class C Softball Championship Game at the University of Maine on Saturday, June 15th. While Gold Balls are great, the Blue Sportsmanship Banners voted by the opposing coaches and teams are a true...
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking heroin and fentanyl in Maine. Adam Johnson from Plymouth will serve 180 months in prison. He will also have supervised release for five years. Found Guilty at Trial. Johnson was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent...
Beautiful Midcoast State Park Named Maine’s Best Hidden Gem
One of Maine's most beautiful locations is getting national attention from a vastly popular source. Outside Magazine, a leading guide on all outdoor activities and the like, released a list of the most underrated parks in every state. The selection for Maine was a location that might surprise some, but shouldn't, because it's one of the state's most beautiful spots. The Maine representative was Camden Hills State Park.
The Best Backpacking Trail in America Can Be Found Right Here in Maine
One of Maine's most awe-inspiring regions is getting some serious love. The state's famed 100-Mile Wilderness has been crowned the best hike of them all, according to popular outdoor enthusiasts and outfitters from Angel Outdoors. The company posted about the best backpacking trips in America. Sure enough, Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness...
Oldest School in America is in New England and Almost 400 Years Old
New England is chock-full of history. We all know the story of Plymouth Rock, when the pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower, yadda yadda. No, this is not a history lesson. But there were many "firsts" in New England before there were "firsts" elsewhere in the United States because of the early colonization in the early 1600s. And that is what interests me.
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