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Maine’s Ronald McDonald Houses to Host a Kid-Friendly Red Shoe 5K
Adults and kids can walk, run, have fun, and raise money with the Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe 5K. Ronald McDonald Houses Offer Homey Experiences to Families of Sick Children. Maine has two Ronald McDonald Houses, in Bangor and Portland. They serve as a place where parents with children being...
The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds
There's a fungus among us and it's creeping the internet out. While it sounds like an '80s horror movie or maybe the name of your cousin's garage band, Dead Man's Fingers is actually a mushroom, or fungus, and when it comes to looks, it's not messing around. What Does 'Dead...
Maine Association of Softball Coaches Announce Senior Class A/B and C/D All-Star Game Rosters
The Maine Association of Softball Coaches announced the rosters for their Senior Class A/B and C/D All-Star games. The C/D Game will be play at St. Joseph College in Standish on Tuesday June 18th at 3 p.m. with the C/B Game at 6 p.m. A/B North. Caribou - Emma Butler.
The Forecast in Maine Puts us Right Under the Blowtorch Next Week
I've seen hot Maine weather make the toughest folks crumble. I know there are other states that get hotter than Maine. I would never compare us to the desert as far heat goes. But a lot of people aren't prepared for how Florida-like it can get around here in the summer. When the heat and humidity combine to bring us the real summer weather, all of a sudden Maine isn't as pretty as they thought.
MABC Announce 2024 Baseball Senior Class A/B and C/D Rosters
The Maine Association of Baseball Coaches (MABC) announced the rosters for their Senior Class A/B and C/D All-Star games. The A/B Game will be played on Wednesday June 19th at 6:30 and the C/D Game will be played at 3:30 p.m. A/B North. Bangor - Jack Shuck, Yates Emerson. Brewer...
Two Men injured after Head-On Collision in Maine
Two men were injured Thursday morning after a head-on collision on Whites Bridge Road in Standish. Both Men Transported to the Hospital with Injuries. Thirty-nine-year-old Kevin Tibbets from Poland, Maine and 69-year-old Marc Senechal from Standish were taken to Maine Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Driver Fell Asleep at...
4-Year-Old and 31-Year-Old Seriously Injured after Crash in Maine
A 4-year-old boy and 31-year-old woman were seriously injured Wednesday after their car crashed into trees on Middle Road in Woolwich. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said Chloe Monsen from Bath had to be extricated from the vehicle after her Toyota Rav-4 left the road, hit a group of trees and stopped in the roadway.
Houck tosses 6 solid innings and O’Neill slugs a 3-run homer in Red Sox’s 9-3 victory over Phillies
Tanner Houck allowed three runs in six strong innings and Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night. Jarren Duran doubled in his first two at-bats and also drove in two runs as the Red Sox secured...
You Might Need A Rain Jacket For The Hootie Concert Tonight
Things could get a little wet on the Bangor Waterfront this evening!. After a couple of weeks without concerts, the Maine Savings Amphitheater is ready to crank thing up tonight, with Hootie & The Blowfish, Collective Soul, and Edwin McCain, all taking the stage tonight. Everyone seems pretty psyched to...
Every State Busting People for Operating Vehicles Without Shoes
You better have those feet covered before heading down the road. Police in at least three states will write you a ticket for driving without shoes. You should know, however, there is a catch to where you can and cannot cruise barefoot. Can You Drive A Car Barefoot?. The short...
Maine Roads May Look More Like a Graveyard for Squirrels this Year
A few summers ago, the squirrel roadkill situation was out of control. Remember a couple years ago, it seemed everywhere you went, you just saw dead squirrels littering the roadsides. Half the time, I didn't know whether to have a bit of a laugh about it, or whether I should cry deep tears of mourning, for what felt like an absolute squirrel-pocalypse.
What’s Going on With Wild Turkey Populations in New Hampshire?
My neighborhood has been a TURKEY-PALOOZA as of late! I have had to slam on my brakes on more than one occasion to spare a turkey's life. Is is just me, or do some turkeys have zero regard for human beings who have places to go and people to see?
Great Falls Brewfest in Maine is Back for 2024
Great Falls Brewfest returns for its 9th year on June 22nd at Simard Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston!. This event features almost 50 breweries that will be bringing beer (duh), ciders, hard-seltzers, and non-alcoholic options. Several food trucks will be at the venue along with live music provided by three bands from Maine!
Maine’s Strawberry Season is Early, but Off to a Roaring Start
Last year's strawberry season was trash. Every Spring, Maine has a new treat growing out of the ground, seemingly every week. Some folks look forward to fiddlehead season. Or maybe your thing is ramps. Or maybe dandelion greens... Most often, I look forward to strawberries. Sure, you can buy them year-round at the grocery store, but there's nothing quite like Maine strawberries, right out of the ground.
Guess What You Get To Do For Free This Sunday If You’re A Maine Resident?
One of the perks of living in the State of Maine is that you don't have to travel far to go on a really cool adventure. According to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine has 48 State Parks and Historic Sites which include parks along the coast, parks along rivers and lakes, parks that feature hills and mountains, and even island parks. These parks have thousands of miles of trails. Some of them even offer camping and picnic sites.
ROAD TRIP WORTHY: The Yarmouth Clam Festival In July
Don't miss the parade Grand Marshal, Julia Gagnon!. A Maine summertime tradition since 1965, returns in 2024! The 57th Yarmouth Clam Festival is the perfect road trip for a weekend of fun. It all takes place July 19th-July 21st. Always held on the third Friday in July, the festival benefits...
2 Police Officers & Suspect Hospitalized after Shooting in Maine
Two police officers and a suspect were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a shooting on Spring Street in Dexter. The Dover-Foxcroft Police Department said the officers and the suspects are in stable condition. Shooting after Officers Responded to Call. The shooting happened at 14 Spring Street around 2...
11-Year-Old Girl Died from Injuries after ATV Crash in Maine
An 11-year-old girl has died from her injuries after an ATV crash last month in Dover-Foxcroft. Father and Daughter Seriously Injured in ATV Crash. The girl and her father were seriously injured on May 30, 2024 after an ATV crash on Mayo Street. They were both taken to the hospital. She was later flown by LifeFlight to Bangor.
Fort Fairfield Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 50-year-old Fort Fairfield man was arrested Tuesday for Aggravated Drug Trafficking and more charges following a bail check at his residence on Limestone Road. Daniel Bernaiche had been out on bail after his arrest for 12 counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty on January 11, 2024 in Fort Fairfield. Drug...
Valdez hits a key 2-run double to help the Red Sox rally past the Phillies 8-6
Enmanuel Valdez hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Boston's five-run fifth inning, and the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6 on Wednesday night. Jarren Duran had three of Boston's 13 hits. David Hamilton had two hits, scored twice and drove in two runs. The Red Sox, who trailed 4-0...
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