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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Mainers
Amazon Prime Day (Days) is/are here. It is confusing. Amazon promotes Amazon Prime Day as a singular day, however it's two days - July 16th and 17th. It's as perplexing as someone being worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Nonetheless, the 48-hour sale is here. Do you need to be...
28-Year-Old Maine Woman Died after Falling Off Moped into Traffic
A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a moped and was hit by another vehicle on Route 302 in Westbrook. The Westbrook Police Department said Tatiana Morrell of Windham died at the scene. Morrell lost control of the moped, went into traffic and was hit by a vehicle. Three Vehicles...
30-Year-Old Man Died after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 30-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after crashing a motorcycle into a guardrail on Route 5 in Limerick. The Maine State Police said Christopher Mannion of Scarborough was riding a 2007 Honda around 1:41 pm when he lost control and hit a guardrail. Troopers said Speed Appears to be a...
Maine Man Arrested After Allegedly Kicking a Victim in the Face
Rockland Police have arrested a suspect for an attack that involved kicking a victim in the face. The Suspect is Charged with Felony Aggravated Assault. Robert Barter, 60, of South Thomaston is charged with criminal threatening and felony aggravated assault. Officials Say the Victim Suffered Significant Injuries to Their Face.
Maine’s Rarest Butterflies Will Enchant You
Have you ever stared at a butterfly long enough to let your mind drift while watching their wings drift? It's mesmerizing. Butterflies are the purest form of transition. From a caterpillar to grow into this colorful winged creature, they have me in awe each and every time I lay my eyes on them!
17-year-Old Man Found Dead after Shots Fired in Maine
A 17-year-old man was found dead Sunday night after shots were fired at 77 Rideout Avenue in Lewiston. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit said Sahal Murdi from Lewiston was found dead in the road by law enforcement. 911 Call Reported Shots Fired. Police received a 911 call to...
Red Sox Beat Royals 5-4 to Go 11 Games Over .500 [VIDEO]
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Sunday afternoon, July 14th to go 11 games over .500, the first time since June 26th, 2022 that they've been 11 games over .500. With their win on Sunday, they are a Major League-best 15-1 on Sundays!. Brayan Bello...
ROAD TRIP: The Creepy ‘Farmington Fright Fest’ Returns In October
This event was voted hands down, the scariest Halloween attraction in the State of Maine!. Farmington Fright Fest is two spine tingling weekends of terror that you don't want to miss. All the spooky fun happens October 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, followed by their annual Blackout event on the 28th,...
The Body of a 73-Year-Old Missing Kayaker Recovered in Maine
The body of a 73-year-old kayaker was recovered from Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor around 10 pm Saturday night. The Maine Marine Patrol said the body of Dennis Webber from Colorado Springs, Colorado “was located in the water by National Park personnel near The Thrumcap,” a small island near Seely Road.
The Hidden History of Portland, Maine’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles Building
The State of Maine has 13 Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations across Maine, but none have the unique history that the BMV building in Portland has. If you've ever had to go to the odd-shaped building on Presumpscot Street to register your car, take a driving test, or renew your license, you may not have been aware of what the building you were standing in was previously used for.
Take the Family to One of Only 11 Drive-In Movie Theaters Left in New England
When we were kids, we'd get our pajamas on, mom would load a cooler with sodas and sandwiches, we'd pop some popcorn to bring with us, and off we went with our parents and some additional neighborhood kids to the local drive-in theater for a double feature. We'd never stay...
Is It Legal to Bury Someone on Your Property in Maine?
You want to create a family burial ground for your loved ones on your property in Maine, but is it legal to do so? The answer is yes, but there are a few things that the State of Maine requires you to do. I had never seen a modern family...
Two Men Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation in Maine
Two men were arrested early Friday morning after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation in Lewiston. Two Men Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation. The Lewiston Police Department said 35-year-old Keith Gauthier and 48-year-old David Giasson, both from Lewiston, were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at 70 River Street.
Two Seriously Injured after Motorcycle and Car Crash in Maine
Two people were seriously injured Saturday morning after a head-on motorcycle and car crash in Baldwin. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said speed and unsafe driving were factors in the collision on Route 113 around 8:30 am. Car Tried to Pass in Opposite Lane at Crest of Hill. Deputies...
Kutter Crawford pitches 1-hitter into 8th, Rafael Devers homers and Red Sox blank Royals 5-0
Kutter Crawford took a one-hitter into the eighth inning, Rafael Devers hit a solo homer and the Boston Red Sox beat potential AL All-Star starter Seth Lugo in a 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Crawford (6-7) struck out four and walked one, throwing 76 of his...
Red Sox Shutout Royals 5-0 on Saturday [VIDEO]
The Boston Red Sox shutout the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. Kutter Crawford improved to 6-7 on the season, tossing a 2-hitter in 7.0 innings. He struck out 4 and walked 1. He has not allowed a run over his last 15 innings pitched, and in July has allowed just 1 run in his 3 starts.
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
Plane Lost Flying Over New England 53 Years Ago Just Found in a Popular New England Lake
Finally, a 53-year mystery has been solved. George Nikita left his four-year-old daughter, Kristina Nikita Coffey, at home 53 years ago, not knowing it was the last time he would see her. He and four others boarded a plane on a snowy night in January 27, 1971, in Burlington, Vermont....
A Visit to This Beer Garden Oasis in Maine Should Be on Your Summer Bucket List
Summer in Maine has arrived. Everybody knows it's going to fly by quick, which means if there are things you want to do, you best get to planning and experiencing them before the chill of fall begins to set in. For some, that will mean plenty of adventure on Maine's...
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