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‘Stuff the Bus’ with School Supplies in Presque Isle, Maine
It’s time to Stuff the Bus in Aroostook County. Join the Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP), Townsquare Media and our sponsors, Katahdin Trust Company and UScellular, as we collect school supplies for students in need. Stuff the Bus Sponsored by Katahdin Trust Company and UScellular. Thanks to the Stuff...
Enter Your Medieval Era by Visiting These Six Castles in New Hampshire & Massachusetts
We're not going to lie, these majestic places are so incredibly cool. You'd typically expect to find castles all over Europe, but did you know that we have several here in New Hampshire and Massachusetts? They may be replicas rather than authentic structures dating back to medieval days, but that doesn't change the fact that entering these spaces feels like taking a step back in time.
Three People Injured after Head-On Crash with Ambulance in Maine
Three people were injured Friday after a head-on collision involving an ambulance and another vehicle in Oxford. The crash happened at the intersection of Main Street and Industrial Road. Two EMS Personnel Injured in Ambulance. Two emergency medical personnel were injured and taken to Stephens Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder in Maine
A 35-year-old man will spend 18 years in prison for trying to strangle and kill the mother of his children and assaulting an officer in Waterville. Irineu Goncalves from Revere, Massachusetts was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years with all but 18 years suspended for Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening and Assault on an Officer.
Red Sox Fall to the Royals 6-1
The Boston Red Sox fell to the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Friday night, July 12 at Fenway Park. Cooper Criswell recalled from Triple A Worcester started for the Red Sox and went 6.0 innings allowing 8 hits and 5 runs, striking out 1 and walking 2. The Red Sox...
Witt, Melendez both homer to help Royals beat Red Sox 6-1 for 4th straight win
Bobby Witt Jr. and MJ Melendez each had solo home runs, Cole Ragans allowed one run over seven innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 on Friday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Adam Frazier, Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez (with two) all added RBIs...
Remember This Tourist Who Visited ‘Baaah Haabah’ And Loved It?
We became huge fans of him, after we saw his TikTok love letter to Bar Harbor. Tourist season in Bar Harbor is in full swing, but around the end of October, things get pretty quiet around our favorite costal town, so since it is a Flashback Friday, why not take another look back at one of our most beloved posts about Maine's favorite destination.
All Redbox Kiosks in Maine Are Closed
Maine has several Redbox kiosks all over the Pine Tree State, and they will soon disappear. A sad day for those who do not like change or struggle with new technology, but a devastating day for Redbox's over 1000 employees who haven't be paid, and will be left without a job, and without severance.
Experience the Best: Mount Katahdin Among America’s Favorite Hiking Trails
Maine's tallest peak received high praise from a premier outdoor website. The travel site Hiking People listed Mount Katahdin as one of the 10 best hikes in the United States. Ranked at number two, the site writes that it... ...provides a great view of the Maine backcountry standing almost a...
Orono Art Fest Continues the Tradition in Maine
Orono Arts Fest brings together a mix of local and regional artists for the enjoyment of the Orono, Maine community and beyond. - oronoartsfest.com. It almost seemed like the town of Orono was not going to have an arts festival this summer that so many Mainers looked forward to since 2011. Stillwater Community Arts previously hosted "Artsapalooza," Orono's original arts festival that celebrated the talents of so many artists in Maine for well over the past decade, but stated in March of 2024 that they would no longer be able to continue after 13 years of service. No reason was given as to why, but it was mentioned that putting on the event took many hours of fundraising.
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Only One State in the Country has Worse Infrastructure than Maine
The road I live on sucks. As a lifelong Mainer, I've complained plenty about things like the state of our roads, or internet options. Heck, you wanna talk about discouraging road battles... I live in an area where the town I live in says I live on a state road, so they don't maintain it. They don't pave it, they hardly ever plow it in the winter, and generally just ignore all of us that live out there.
A Llama On The Lamb? Bangor ‘Llama Drama’ Ends Without Incident
While most drivers in Maine are used to seeing a variety of different wild-life along side, or even in the roadway, there are some animals that warrant a double-take. I'm sure that's what a few folks did as they drove down Stillwater Avenue in Bangor this week and caught a peek of a Llama on the loose!
New Sharon Man’s Car Was Found But He’s Been Missing Since Monday
Maine Wardens are looking for a 75-year-old man who's been missing since Monday and is now without his car. Officials Have Released a Picture and Description of the Missing Man. Michael Altmaier, 75, of New Sharon is 5'11" tall, approximately 220 pounds, and has sparse gray hair. His Car Was...
17-Year-Old Died and Moose Killed after Crash in Maine
A 17-year-old died and a moose was killed early Tuesday morning after a crash in the area of 789 Poplar Street in T3 Indian Purchase. The Maine State Police said Landon Gardner of Millinocket was found deceased when Troopers arrived on the scene. Moose Found Dead in the Road. “A...
Mama Raccoon Brings Babies To Meet Maine Chef
Most people in the area probably recognize Chef Brian Ross from his work in kitchens across Eastern Maine. Having worked in the food business since he was in High School, Ross then went on to Culinary School and has worked in many different positions in the food and beverage industry, most recently lending his talents to the Christine B. Foundation.
In Maine, Can You Get in Trouble for Defacing a Political Sign?
I literally hate everything about politics. I understand it's a necessary evil in this country, and I won't jump on a soapbox about it. It is what it is. Truthfully though, I typically describe myself as a political atheist, so to speak. So when it comes to something like political signs that pop up every time there's an election, I try to just look straight forward and ignore them.
Red Sox Shutout A’s 7-0 [VIDEO]
The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland A's 7-0 on Thursday, July 11th at Fenway Park as Tanner Houck pitched 6 innings of 2-hit baseball and the Red Sox homered 3 times. Houck allowed just the 2 hits, walking 3 and striking out 6 to improve to 8-6 on the season. He didn't allow a hit through the 1st 4.1 innings.
33-year-old Suspect Arrested after Man Shot and Injured in Maine
A 33-year-old man was arrested after a 60-year-old man was shot and injured in Wiscasset. Police said officers found a Brunswick man in a yard with a gunshot wound to his leg after reports of the victim yelling for help. Witnesses Reportedly Left the Scene. Several people left the scene...
All-Star Tanner Houck limits A’s to 2 hits in 6 innings, Red Sox win 7-0
All-Star pitcher Tanner Houck limited Oakland to two hits in six innings and Connor Wong, Wilyer Abreu and Masataka Yoshida homered to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 7-0 on Thursday night. The Red Sox have won eight of their last 10 to improve to 51-41. They have...
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