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Man Hit Officer with Car & Started Physical Altercation in Maine
A 29-year-old man was arrested for aggravated assault Tuesday after crashing into an off duty officer and starting a physical altercation in Norway. The Maine State Police said “Oxford Police Department Reserve Officer, 31-year-old Joe Correia of Norway, was off duty and outside his vehicle when he was struck by a vehicle on Crockett Ridge Road.”
A Maine Restaurant Cheeseburger Named One Of the ‘Best In The U.S.’
Going to a fancy dinner can be fun, but sometimes all you crave is a good old-fashioned, no nonsense cheeseburger, which tastes even better when it is served at an iconic drive-in style restaurant. Taste of Home is a website that inspires togetherness through creative cooking, sharing and entertaining. They...
Man Died after Concrete Retaining Wall Collapsed in Maine
A 67-year-old man died Tuesday after part of a retaining wall collapsed in Brownville. The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office said ‘EMS personnel worked on the injured person. Their efforts to resuscitate the victim were unsuccessful and he was pronounced deceased.”. Man Died at the Scene. Stephen Lane from...
This Maine Eatery Makes the Best Breakfast Sandwich in the State
If you were ever wondering which spot in our Pine Tree State serves up the best breakfast sandwich, we finally have the answer!. Let's be honest—can you really find a bad breakfast sandwich? It's like back in college when the best beer was always a free one. The same logic applies to breakfast sandwiches. If someone offers you a warm, delicious breakfast sandwich, you're definitely not turning it down.
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Maine Folks, Here are 5 Chill Meal Ideas to Beat The Summer Heat
It's no fun to cook in hot weather... At first, I figured I'd do a bunch of recipes for dinners in the heat. But as I got looking at ideas, I realized that it seems relegated to one of two things.... Salads and sandwiches. Those are great, and we'll address those in a minute, but what about just coming up with a good game plan to eat something halfway decent that doesn't have to be either of those?
Winthrop, ME’s White Duck Pub Now One of America’s Best Eateries
Probably a little more of each than I should, honestly. But suffice it to say, I'm no stranger to spending time and money on places that serve good food. One of my favorite things on Earth is to go out to eat. Even more so, I try to find new places I've never been to, so I can expand my palate, and my list of spots.
Post Malone is Coming to Bangor, Maine
You read correctly; Waterfront Concert Series is bringing another epic experience to Maine Savings Amphitheater. Post Malone will be rocking the stage on the Bangor waterfront on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Posty is bringing his F1000000000000 Tour to the Bangor area and singing a collection of country songs as it...
Authorities Believe Milo Man Died In Weekend Garage Fire
A man from Milo is thought to have perished in a garage fire this past weekend. Human remains taken from the structure that caught fire have been transported to Augusta for identification. Maine Department of Public Safety spokeswoman, Shannon Moss, says the authorities believe the remains are that of 76-year-old...
Tornadoes In Maine?
As the new guy, I'll be the one to ask. Are there tornadoes in Maine? Have they happened before? If so, how often? Have any tornadoes caused significant damage in Maine as far as we know? Time to investigate. There Was Recently a Tornado Reported Next to Maine. Meteorologists for...
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Devers, Hamilton homer, Red Sox rally from 4-run deficit to outlast Blue Jays 7-6
The Boston Celtics made Fenway Park the latest stop on their post-NBA championship tour. The Red Sox marked the occasion by coming through with what manager Alex Cora called perhaps their best win of the season. Jarren Duran drove in Ceddanne Rafaela with a ninth-inning single to help the Red...
One Woman Died and Three Injured after Head-On Crash in Maine
One woman died and four people were injured Saturday after a head-on collision in Limington. The Maine State Police said 32-year-old Casey Lubell from Ipswich, Massachusetts was pronounced dead at the scene. Crash at Intersection. The crash happened around 12:12 pm at the intersection of Route 117 and Route 11.
Two People Died after Head-On Collision in Maine
Two people died Monday afternoon after a head-on collision in Livermore. The crash happened around 2 pm at the intersection of Route 108 and Church Street. Both individuals died at the scene. LifeFlight of Maine. LifeFlight of Maine airlifted the injured to the hospital, said the Sun Journal. Updates Posted...
Limitless Wrestling Returns to Hermon, Maine with ‘Seasons of Calamity’
Professional wrestling made its way back to the Pine Tree State on Sunday with Limitless Wrestling’s latest event, ‘Seasons of Calamity.’. The show took place on Sunday, June 23rd at the beautiful Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon. Before this, the most recent Limitless Wrestling show at the...
Win tickets to see James Taylor in Bangor on Sunday, June 30
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 James Taylor on Sunday, June 30 at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. Win tickets to see...
Win Tickets to Lainey Wilson in Bangor, Saturday, June 29
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 Lainey Wilson with Ian Munsick and Zach Top at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor on Saturday, June 29.
Can Maine People Put Hidden Traps On Their Land for Trespassers?
I grew up on cartoons, and it seemed like trapping people was natural. After a steady diet of cereal and Bugs Bunny every Saturday morning when I was a kid, I just sort of assumed that setting booby traps was just something you'd always be doing as an adult. Neighbor dog pooping on your lawn? Trap! Person stealing the apples off your trees? Trap!
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Maine Bakery Named One of the Best in America
Our Pine Tree State is home to many amazing bakeries and places to get baked goods, but one, in particular, is getting national attention!. Everyone loves a good bakery, but there's something special about the ones in our neck of the woods. Blueberry pastries are always a hit, but in Maine, they just hit differently.
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