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Maine has at Least 6 Great White Sharks Off Our Coast Right Now
When I saw Jaws, I honestly thought sharks didn't come to Maine. I knew we had little sand sharks and that sort of thing, but I always thought Great Whites were just something people had to worry about in like, Florida. I assumed Maine was exempt from that kind of horror. As we've learned in the last few years, that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Maine’s Bangor Int’l Airport Now Seeing a Surge in Romance Scams
Getting scammed has got to be the worst. A few years ago, I bought a custom-built snare drum from a guy online. It's actually one of my favorites in my collection. The guy turned the whole project around in about 6 weeks. About 18 months later, I commissioned him to build another one. So far, that was 18 months ago. At this point, on a daily basis I wonder if I will ever get that drum. Is my $900 deposit just gone? We'll see...
How To Become A Maine Lifeguard
You've probably seen the media discuss the need for Maine lifeguards just as I have recently. Pools and swimming areas are opening for the summer, but they can't seem to find enough lifeguards. Fox 22 reported:. Yeah, it still is a challenge, the Y here in Bangor has been great...
Man Charged with OUI after Causing Several Crashes in Maine
A 74-year-old was arrested for OUI Wednesday after hitting vehicles on Webbs Mills Road in Raymond and causing a chain reaction of crashes. OUI Charges after Driver Crashed and Caused Accidents. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said Robert Pulieris from Raymond was “highly intoxicated” when he was arrested and charged...
Man Arrested after Officer-Involved Shooting in Caribou, Maine
A 37-year-old Presque Isle man was shot by police and arrested Wednesday after trying to run an officer over with a UTV. The Caribou Police Department said Officer Kevin St. Peter saw Marc Beaulieu driving a stolen Chevrolet truck around 1:35 am. Peter tried to pull him over, but Beaulieu refused to stop and fled the scene.
Bob Marley Has A Hysterical NSFW Response On Maine Heat Wave
Hard to laugh when it's so hot out, but this might do the trick!. With scorching temperatures well into the 90s yesterday, today will be a carbon copy of Wednesday. To say it was a little unpleasant, would be an understatement. One guy you can always count on for a...
This Maine Bird May Appear Dead, but He Needs Your Help
When I was younger, I found a baby bird on the side of the road. It seemed to have something on its wing. I found out from my mom that it was a chickadee, Maine’s official state bird. Its wing was dirty and had something stuck to it, so my mom and I carefully cleaned it up and set it free. Since then, I’ve always been in love with birds.
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
McDonald's is abandoning a recent change made at its restaurants after having an unsuccessful run. Changes Coming To McDonald's Drive-Thru Experience. You may not have noticed this change to McDonald's drive-thru unless your order was possibly mixed up. Sometime in 2021, the burger chain started using artificial intelligence to assist customers coming through the drive-thru lane.
Bangor Band Starts Its 165th Season Providing Music For The People Of Maine
New England's longest-running community band, the Bangor Band celebrated the kickoff to it's 165th year entertaining crowds with a concert at the Bangor Waterfront. According to its website, the Bangor Band has had a long history of providing music to the people of Maine. "In the winter of 1859, the...
Missing a Bra? The Taste of Maine Restaurant Might Have It
"You can't make this stuff up," said The Taste of Maine Restaurant on their Facebook page when they found this surprising item in the parking lot. It certainly creates lots of questions, with answers we can only speculate about. The Taste of Maine Restaurant is located on Route 1 in...
Mainers Urged to NOT Throw Away Orange Peels
As off-the-wall as it may sound, if you’ve been throwing away your orange peels in Maine, you may want to think again. You know how you usually toss out the peel when you're done with an orange? Maybe you do it even before finishing the fruit. It's just what you've always done, right? But hold on a second!
In Maine, Why Does it Look Like Something is Spitting on Plants?
I know that's kind of a blanket statement, but there's always something to be amazed by when it comes to nature. Sometimes amazement comes in the form of kinda gross stuff, though. I like to walk my dog in kind of a secret spot, and while it's nice to have some peace and quiet, there's all sorts of things to be awed and grossed out by.
Coach Bill Belichick’s MAINE Squeeze
You have seen the headlines. Bill Belichick is dating a woman WAY younger than he is. Even former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski has joked about it. What you may not know, is that she's a Mainer! Before we get into the nitty-gritty, a prologue. William Stephen Belichick was born on...
Iconic American Brand Closing Last U.S. Factory, Moving to Mexico
An iconic brand, long a staple in kitchen cupboards across generations, is closing its last U.S. manufacturing facility and moving its production operations to Mexico, where the bulk of its products are already made. Synonymous With Food Storage. Tupperware is so woven into our vocabulary that regardless of what company...
Maine Hiker Rescued From Gulf Hagas After Breaking His Ankle
A Waterville man who broke his ankle while hiking was rescued from Gulf Hagas. The Scenic Hike Went Awry When a Member of the Group Slipped On a Rock. Joshua Steele, 38 of Waterville was hiking the Rim Trail near the Jaws Waterfall in Gulf Hagas with friends when he slipped on a rock and injured his ankle at approximately 4:30 Sunday afternoon. One of his friends hiked out of the woods and called for help from the North Maine Woods gatehouse in KI Township.
Unpopular Opinion: Maine Drivers are Now the Worst in New England
I am not a poster child for how someone *should* drive a car. I'm not saying I'm a bad driver. Because no one ever does. Have you ever met anyone that admitted right out of the gate that they were a bad driver? Most folks are far too busy pointing a certain finger at other drivers, but never really give a thought to what their own habits are.
What To Look For When Temps Get ‘Wicked’ Hot In Maine This Summer
With local forecasters predicting higher-than-normal temperatures this week, and a heat index at play Wednesday that could push things into the lower 100s, this heatwave we're in could lead to potentially hazardous health situations. The CDC says heat-related illnesses are preventable if caught in time. So here's what you need...
Woman Sentenced to Prison for Seven Years of Wire Fraud in Maine
A 64-year-old woman was sentenced to one year in prison for two counts of wire fraud and one count of making and subscribing a false tax return. $536,352 in Restitution and More than $70,000 to the IRS. Christine Bangs from Buxton was also ordered to pay $536,352.33 in restitution to...
Man & Woman Arrested after Drugs & Firearms Seized in Maine
A 31-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were arrested after police executed a search warrant and found drugs and firearms in Knox. The Maine State Police said Caleb Woodward and Ryann Kenny were taken into custody after the search at 51 Flatt Road. Search Warrant after Traffic Stop. “Attention was...
Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking after Police Chase in Maine
A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday after fleeing from police and throwing a paper bag with drugs out the window of his vehicle in Brunswick. Drug Charges, Eluding Police and Suspended License. Hamet Badia from Lawrence, Massachusetts was arrested for aggravated drug trafficking, 2 counts of unlawful drug trafficking, eluding...
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