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Hamilton homers and Red Sox rally for 6-4 win over White Sox in 10 innings
David Hamilton homered and doubled, shaking off an early error at shortstop to help the Boston Red Sox rally past the Chicago White Sox 6-4 in 10 innings Sunday. Jarren Duran reached on an error by reliever Michael Soroka (0-7) in the 10th, sending automatic runner Ceddanne Rafaela from second base to third. He scored on Jamie Westbrook’s sacrifice fly, and Rob Refsnyder singled home another run as Boston (33-33) returned to .500.
A ‘Hobbit’-Inspired Brunch Cafe Set to Open in Brunswick, Maine
There are certain characters and stories that have withstood the test of time, both on film and in books. Fantasy characters and stories seem to hold onto their charm more than others, perhaps thanks to their fantastical nature that allows people to escape a little bit of reality. A couple...
One of the Loneliest Roads in America Runs Through Augusta, Maine
If you have spent much time traveling around Maine, you have probably realized that many of the most special places in the state are off the beaten path. Sure, there are many great things to see in the cities and towns that line the I-95 and I-295 corridors, but there are many more things on Route 1, Route 2, etc.
Six People Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation in Maine
Six people were arrested on multiple drug charges after two search warrants were simultaneously executed at residences on Beech Hill in Rockland. Six People Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said the arrests came after several months of investigation into illegal drug trafficking in the area.
State Trooper Injured after Car Crashed into Cruiser in Maine
A Maine State Trooper was injured after a vehicle crashed into a cruiser on I-95 in Sidney on Wednesday night. Cpl. Garret Booth was taken to Maine General Medical Center in Augusta with an arm injury and later released. Woman Fell Asleep Driving on I-95 The Maine State Police said...
35 Firefighters & 7 Departments Fought Fire in Millinocket, Maine
Firefighters battled a house fire for six hours Friday morning that destroyed a garage, damaged neighbors’ homes, camper and boat on Medway Road in Millinocket. The Millinocket Fire Department said nearby propane tanks were a significant issue as the garage was fully engulfed. Seven Departments and 35 Firefighters on...
10 Famous Singers Born in Maine
There are a lot of famous people who have moved to Maine, but here are 10 famous singers born in our great state. Bill Flagg was born and raised in Waterville, Maine, in 1934. Shortly after the start of World War II, the family moved to Connecticut. According to Wikipedia, he started as a "singing cowboy", moved to bluegrass, and then rockabilly in 1954. "Go Cat, Go" was one of his first singles.
The ‘Coolest Hidden Wonder in Massachusetts’ is a Unique Spot to Visit This Summer
As Memorial Day Weekend is here, it's the unofficial start of Summer, Massachusetts! Perhaps you may want to start making some road trip plans. In fact, you might just be looking for a spot to travel to that could be one of the hidden gems of Massachusetts. Maybe it's a spot that can be overlooked at times because of all the other great destinations we have to explore in the Bay State. However, you wouldn't need to go to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Salem, the Berkshires, or downtown Boston if you were going to find a place known as the 'Coolest Hidden Wonder in Massachusetts'.
Presque Isle Man Died after Medical Event and Crash in Maine
A Presque Isle man died Friday evening after having a medical event and crashing into a building on Cleaves Road. The Presque Isle Police Department said Richard Prue lost control of his vehicle around 6:30 pm, left the road and hit a building. The vehicle then rolled back across the road into a field.
Maine High School Baseball and Semifinal Playoff Scores – June 8
Rain played havoc with the semifinal games on Saturday, with many games being postponed until Monday. Here are the scores for the games played and reported on Saturday, June 8th. Baseball. Bangor 7 Brewer 3. Bucksport 6 Foxcroft Academy 0. Ellsworth 5 MDI 3. Falmouth 4 Thornton Academy 1. Greely...
MDI Beats Caribou 4-1 to Win Class B Northern Maine Boy’s Tennis Championship
The MDI Boy's Tennis Team beat Caribou 4-1 on Saturday afternoon, June 8th to win the Class B Northern Maine Tennis Championship. The match was moved from Bangor High School indoors to the Armstrong Tennis and Pickleball Center in Hampden. Here are the results. Thanks to Eliza Levin for sending...
39-Year-Old Man Died after Police Involved Shooting in Maine
A 39-year-old man died Friday after an officer involved shooting with the Maine State Police in Hiram. 39-Year-Old Pointed a Gun at Maine State Police Trooper. The Maine State Police said Steven Nelson from Hiram pointed a firearm at Trooper Zachary Fancy as he responded to a domestic violence call at 16 Aaron Drive.
21-Year-Old Teacher Died after Motorcycle and Car Crash in Maine
A 21-year-old teacher and coach died Thursday morning after a motorcycle and car crash in Augusta. The Augusta Police Department said Hunter Davis from Augusta died from his injuries around 8:46 am after a crash at the intersection of Northern Belfast Avenue and Lambert Avenue. Man was a Teacher and...
How to Properly Drive Through Open Road Tolling on the Maine Turnpike
I've been on a bit of a pet peeve rant lately. First, it was about four-way stops, then shopping cart corrals and burnouts on streets. So if you'll indulge me again, I'd like to send a message to those creating my latest pet peeve: drivers on the Maine Turnpike who don't understand how open road toll booths work.
Ludlow Man Extricated from Tractor-Trailer after Crash in Maine
A 74-year-old Ludlow man was extricated from a tractor-trailer Thursday after a rollover crash on Route 11 in T8 R5. Timothy Folsom was taken to Houlton Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Tractor-Trailer Landed on Driver’s Side. The Maine State Police said the crash happened around 12 pm when...
White Sox hit 3 homers to stop 14-game slide with 7-2 victory over Red Sox
Luis Robert Jr., Gavin Sheets and Andrew Vaughn homered, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 14-game losing streak by downing the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Friday night. Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in six innings as Chicago posted its first win since a 5-0 victory at Toronto on May 21. The 14-game slide set a franchise record for a single season, and it was the longest losing streak in the majors since the Angels also dropped 14 straight in 2022.
Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage
Garages in the '80s were less about parking your car and more about being a catch-all for everything you needed to get out of the house as consumer-driven culture kicked its jazzercised butt into high gear. It was also a place where parents (okay, let's face it, Dad) could "tinker"—a...
Walmart to Change Price Tags on Every Single Item in Every Store
Walmart is about to look a lot different in just about every aisle of every store. Walmart claims to have more than 120,000 products on shelves in each of their more than 2,300 stores across the U.S. No wonder it's so difficult to find some items when you just want to make a "quick trip to pick up a couple things."
‘Dress That Broke The Internet’ Groom Lands in Prison Following Murder Attempt
The groom from the night a dress with a confusing color went mega viral on social media has been sentenced to prison for attempting to murder his wife. What is commonly referred to as "The Dress That Broke The Internet" was seen as either white and gold or blue and black in a 2015 photo taken by a guest at the wedding of Keir and Grace Johnston.
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