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PVC Large-School All-Conference Track and Field Teams
The Penobscot Valley Athletic Conference released their Large-School All-Conference Track and Field Teams. GIRLS, 1st Team100m DashLauren Vanidestine, Brewer12.72. 1600m RacewalkCassidy Carlisle, Presque Isle8:11.36. High JumpElyannah Briggs, Old Town04-10 Pole VaultAlice Thibodeau, Bangor09-06 Long JumpLucy Veilleux, Old Town16-08.50. Triple JumpLauren Vanidestine, Brewer35-10.50. Shot PutOlivia Pratt, MDI35-04.75. DiscusOlivia Pratt, MDI110-03 JavelinMcKayla...
Police: 6-Year-Old Girl Died from Unintentional Injury in Maine
The Maine State Police are investigating an accidental child death in Limerick on June 1 after a 6-year-old girl died. Police said Lucy Morgan “received an unintentional injury from her 10-year-old brother while they were playing outside. Investigators learned that the aluminum shaft of a badminton racquet had become dislodged from the wooden handle, causing the shaft to strike the girl in the head, piercing through her skull.”
PVC Small-School All-Conference Track and Field Teams
The Penobscot Valley Athletic Conference released their Small-School All-Conference Track and Field Teams. GIRLS, 1st Team100m DashHaley Rose, Bucksport12.79. 4x100m RelayBucksport - Carly Mchale, Ruby Pereira, Natasha Monreal, Cailyn Jellison53.09. 4x400m RelayBucksport - Addison Goss, Haley Rose, Aivah Tweedie, Madison Rose4:21.03. 4x800m RelayOrono - Ruby Beane, Ruth White, Clara White,...
Summer Shocker: Gas Price Surge Coming for Unfortunate Drivers in These States
Some drivers may be staying closer to home this summer as gas prices are set to skyrocket in multiple states. A recent report from transportation blog Transport Topics examined the forecast for gas prices in all 50 states. While residents in many states are in the clear, there are at least five states that are going to feel the pain of rising prices at the pump.
Dine and Bid Saturday to Improve Maine Mountain Biking
Moosehead Outdoor Alliance is a non-profit organization that has been fighting to improve and develop mountain bike trails in the Moosehead Lake area. They have been caring for and designing and improving the biking trail systems locally for over 3-years. This Saturday, Moosehead Outdoor Alliance is hosting a dinner and...
Van Buren Man Died in Motorcycle & Truck Crash in Caribou, Maine
A 54-year-old Van Buren man died Thursday afternoon after a motorcycle and truck crash on Van Buren Road in Caribou. Motorcyclist Flown by LifeFlight and Died at Hospital. The Caribou Police Department said Brian Parent was taken to Cary Medical Center and then flown by LifeFlight to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
In Maine, It Might be this Bug, Not Rain, Splattering on Your Car
I was driving home a couple nights ago, and when I got off the highway, I had the windows down a bit, and was cranking some tunes, and I heard the sound of rain on my windshield. I thought this to be particularly odd, since there didn't appear to be even a single cloud in the sky. But hey, I'm not always the most observant fellow. A few years ago, this same thing happened, but I had literally no explanation.
Easton Man Died after Motorcycle & Car Crash in Mars Hill, Maine
A 50-year-old Easton man died Thursday afternoon after a motorcycle and car crashed on West Ridge Road in Mars Hill. Lance Kierstead was taken to Northern Light AR Gould hospital in Presque Isle where he later died from serious injuries. Motorcycle and Car Collided at Curve in the Road. The...
A Premier Car Show is Coming to Bangor to Support Maine Military Members
We are really excited. We have a great car show that's getting put together. It's going to be unlike anything that is typical in the state of Maine. The typical car show is fantastic. You pull up to a big field or a parking lot that has all of these great hot rods and vehicles. We went a step further, because we tend to do things a bit extra. We rented out the Cross Insurance Center and not only are we filling the parking lot, but also filling the inside auditorium. - Jodi Brasslett, Home Roofing Solutions.
Maine: Fort Fairfield Man Died after UTV & Tractor-Trailer Crash
A 63-year-old man died Thursday after a UTV and tractor-trailer crash on Presque Isle Street in Fort Fairfield. The Fort Fairfield Police Department said Robert Chambers from Fort Fairfield died in the crash around 1:45 pm. He was riding in the area where the ATVs use Presque Isle Street to connect the trails.
New Mainer Wonders if Only ‘Maine’ Mosquitoes Bite Your Neck
Mainers live in a world that is a total oxymoron. We really do. For instance, we live in a state that literally depends on tourism. We wouldn't survive as a state if it weren't for all the folks from away, coming to visit our beautiful environs. Yet, as a people there's a lot of guff given to the idea of tourists always coming here.
Almost 4 Pounds of Meth Worth $150,000 Seized in Sherman, Maine
A 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop and 3.8 pounds of meth was seized along with fentanyl in Sherman. Almost 4 Pounds of Meth Seized in Aroostook County. The MDEA’S Aroostook County Task Force said Timothy Pinkham from Somersworth, New Hampshire was taken into custody on I-95....
Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ Turns 104 Years Young!
Most days it can be a struggle for all us to get up early in the morning and go through the grind of a work week, but imagine doing exactly what you love to do, well beyond the point you could have retired and just kicked back and enjoyed life? And, imagine having done the same job since you were 8 years old!
Maine High School Baseball and Softball Playoff Quarterfinal Results – June 6
Here are the Maine High School Baseball and Softball Playoff Quarterfinal Scores from games played and reported on Thursday, June 6th. Best of luck to everyone playing in the semifinals!. Baseball. Bangor 6 Oxford Hills 2. Bucksport 9 Mattanawcook Academy 0. Cape Elizabeth 14 Fryeburg 4. Ellsworth 6 Hermon 2.
Duran, Valdez homer as Red Sox hand White Sox 14th straight loss, 14-2
Jarren Duran and Enmanuel Valdez homered, Tanner Houck pitched seven solid innings and the Boston Red Sox handed the White Sox their franchise-record 14th straight loss, beating Chicago 14-2 on Thursday night. The White Sox surpassed a mark set by the 1924 team while extending baseball’s longest slide this season....
Drugs And Guns Seized In Enfield Bust
A man from Enfield was arrested last weekend, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug and firearm activity. According to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, 41-year-old Paul Dolhancryk now faces felony charges after a search warrant was executed at a home on Dodlin Road in Enfield. Sheriffs say...
3 People Face Drug Charges in a Charles St Bangor Search
The execution of a search warrant of a Bangor home resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, including fentanyl, a gun, and 3 arrests. Two Suspects Are From Bangor and One From New York. All of the suspects were charged with Class A aggravated drug trafficking. Shameek Harris, 31, from...
Should You Spray Your Peonies if They Are Covered in Ants?
Peonies are the show-stoppers of the garden with their large, vibrant blooms that come in a variety of colors. Their sweet fragrance fills the warm summer air, and their resilience means they come back year after year. But there’s one thing about peonies that might catch you off guard: they’re...
5 Surprising Things Viral Ex-Con Says Would Make Her More Likely to Burglarize Your Home
Sometimes it's hard to find qualified experts for advice when it comes to home security. Thankfully, TikToker and former Florida Department of Corrections inmate Jen Gomez is down to give an inside look at how burglars choose which homes to target. Who Is Jen Gomez On TikTok?. Gomez claims she...
Is the Chinese Mob Behind Maine’s Illegal Marijuana Problem?
Senator Susan Collins spoke with the Director of the FBI about who may be behind the glut of illegal marijuana grow houses. Maine Law Enforcement Has Been Busy Shutting Down Grow Houses in Rural Areas. The covert operations are popping up all over rural Maine, with residential houses being turned...
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