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Will Bangor, Maine Set a Record for the Most 80 Degree July Days?
Other than AC, I've basically forgotten what cool air feels like. One morning this week, I went out to walk my dog at 4:30am, and it was a ridiculously balmy 71 degrees outside. In recent weeks, I'd still be wearing a hoodie when I'd take my boy out to do his business. Not much these days. We're only ten days into July, and we've only had one day under 80 degrees. Even then, it was almost 80.
100% of Maine People Surveyed, Admitted to Sleeping on the Job
I constantly struggle with sleep. I know I'm not the only one. But I already keep really weird hours, but on top of that, I can never seem to sleep in the hours I'm supposed to. I often go to bed pretty early, like around 8:00pm. But all too often, my eyes snap open three or four hours later, and I'm wide awake. Then come midday, I can barley keep my eyes open at all.
31-Year-Old Man Died after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 31-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash in Lewiston on Monday. Anthony Jokinen from Auburn riding a motorcycle when the crash happened on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge Main Street overpass. He died at the scene. Police said Speed and Impairment were Factors. Lewiston Police said speed and impairment...
Red Sox Beat A’s 12-9 [VIDEO]
The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland A's 12-9 on Tuesday night, July 9th. The win improved Boston to a season-high 10 games above .500. It marked the 1st time the Red Sox were at least 10 games over .500 since July 4th, 2022. The win was Alex Cora's 490th...
Police Looking for 13-Year-Old Girl from East Millinocket, Maine
Police are looking for a missing 13-year-old girl from East Millinocket. The East Millinocket Police Department said Grace Markham was last seen at her home “wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans.”. Description of Missing Female. Markham is described as 5 '2'' and weighing around 160 lbs. She has...
Man Shot by Maine State Trooper after Threats with a Rifle
A 38-year-old man died Tuesday evening after an officer-involved shooting in Old Orchard Beach. Man Shot by Maine State Trooper after Threats with a Firearm. The Maine State Police said Christopher Harriman from Limerick pointed a firearm at Trooper Ryan Phillips in the Shop N’ Save parking lot. Shot...
Lewiston Police Find Fentanyl, an AK-47 in a House With a Child
Lewiston officials have taken three people into custody after a drug bust at a home where a young child was present. Three people were arrested as the result of a search warrant at a Lewiston residence:. Dylan Tessier, 24, of Lewiston for unlawful aggravated trafficking in fentanyl. Normand Tessier, 63,...
This Maine Flagg is Standing Out Ahead of the Olympics
Where were you when you were 17? What were you doing? What were your dreams? What were you doing to pursue them?. Newport, Maine's 17-year-old Cooper Flagg is showing us that age means very little when you put in the work and have grit. He's also making fellow Mainers extremely proud.
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
The Bangor Arts Exchange Announces it Will Close By Year’s End
When I was a young musician growing up in Bangor, finding a place to put on shows, if you weren't in a cover band, was almost impossible. There was no real outlet for original bands. As the years passed, there were finally places like the legendary Penny Post in Old Town, or a bit later, The Kave in Bucksport.
Comedian Tom Segura Posts Funny Video Of His Bangor Police Escort
Usually, guys getting a ride in a cop car aren't funny!. Back about a month ago, on June 15, comedian Tom Segura, brought his "Come Together Tour" to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, for a night of big laughs. The good folks at the Bangor Police Department, who just...
38-year-Old Man from Maine Arrested after Police Chase
A 38-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a police chase in Waterville and Oakland. Police said Christopher Ratte of Vassalboro did not stop for officers on College Avenue and led police on a chase down side streets. The chase was eventually called off. Vehicle Located Behind Local Business. Ratte’s vehicle...
Three People Injured & Baby Uninjured after Crash in Maine
Three people were seriously injured Saturday afternoon and a baby was not hurt following a head-on crash on Kennebec River Road in Concord, Maine. Two People Taken by LifeFlight with Serious Injuries. A 27-year-old man and an 18-year-old passenger, both from Bingham, had serious, life-threatening injuries. They were flown by...
Brewer Police Arrested a Man With Illegal Drugs Near a Playground
Brewer Police have arrested a man near the city's new playground that was carrying a significant amount of fentanyl and cocaine. The Man Was Arrested After a Witness Report to Police That He Was Acting Erratically. Shawn Larts, 56, with no known address was arrested in Brewer on Friday, July...
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