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Early AM Assault In Bangor Sends One To Hospital, Another To Jail
An early morning assault at a home on 577 Union Street in Bangor on Wednesday sent one person to the hospital and another to jail. Sgt. Jason McAmbley of the Bangor Police Department said dispatchers received a call just before 6 AM. The witness stated that a woman had been injured and bleeding, and yelling for help.
Will Bangor, Maine Set a Record for the Most 80 Degree July Days?
Other than AC, I've basically forgotten what cool air feels like. One morning this week, I went out to walk my dog at 4:30am, and it was a ridiculously balmy 71 degrees outside. In recent weeks, I'd still be wearing a hoodie when I'd take my boy out to do his business. Not much these days. We're only ten days into July, and we've only had one day under 80 degrees. Even then, it was almost 80.
100% of Maine People Surveyed, Admitted to Sleeping on the Job
I constantly struggle with sleep. I know I'm not the only one. But I already keep really weird hours, but on top of that, I can never seem to sleep in the hours I'm supposed to. I often go to bed pretty early, like around 8:00pm. But all too often, my eyes snap open three or four hours later, and I'm wide awake. Then come midday, I can barley keep my eyes open at all.
31-Year-Old Man Died after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 31-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash in Lewiston on Monday. Anthony Jokinen from Auburn riding a motorcycle when the crash happened on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge Main Street overpass. He died at the scene. Police said Speed and Impairment were Factors. Lewiston Police said speed and impairment...
Red Sox Beat A’s 12-9 [VIDEO]
The Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland A's 12-9 on Tuesday night, July 9th. The win improved Boston to a season-high 10 games above .500. It marked the 1st time the Red Sox were at least 10 games over .500 since July 4th, 2022. The win was Alex Cora's 490th...
Police Looking for 13-Year-Old Girl from East Millinocket, Maine
Police are looking for a missing 13-year-old girl from East Millinocket. The East Millinocket Police Department said Grace Markham was last seen at her home “wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans.”. Description of Missing Female. Markham is described as 5 '2'' and weighing around 160 lbs. She has...
Man Shot by Maine State Trooper after Threats with a Rifle
A 38-year-old man died Tuesday evening after an officer-involved shooting in Old Orchard Beach. Man Shot by Maine State Trooper after Threats with a Firearm. The Maine State Police said Christopher Harriman from Limerick pointed a firearm at Trooper Ryan Phillips in the Shop N’ Save parking lot. Shot...
51-Year-Old Man Died after Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine
A 51-year-old man died after a collision on Cape Road in Hollis on Tuesday evening around 5:30 pm. Troy Tanguay from Saco died at the scene of the two-vehicle crash. He was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved. Car Hit after Pulling into Oncoming Lane to Turn. The...
Lewiston Police Find Fentanyl, an AK-47 in a House With a Child
Lewiston officials have taken three people into custody after a drug bust at a home where a young child was present. Three people were arrested as the result of a search warrant at a Lewiston residence:. Dylan Tessier, 24, of Lewiston for unlawful aggravated trafficking in fentanyl. Normand Tessier, 63,...
This Maine Flagg is Standing Out Ahead of the Olympics
Where were you when you were 17? What were you doing? What were your dreams? What were you doing to pursue them?. Newport, Maine's 17-year-old Cooper Flagg is showing us that age means very little when you put in the work and have grit. He's also making fellow Mainers extremely proud.
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
Maine Got Trashed Over the Holiday Weekend
The beach is synonymous with the 4th of July. It's the perfect venue for friends and family to congregate and spend the day celebrating America's birthday. Unfortunately and because of this, the following day has received a title that many would like to "throw away." The 5th of July is infamously known as the dirtiest day for beaches.
4 New England States are Absolute Black Holes for Winning Gold Medals
You'd think New England would be better about this. Maybe we're just geared more toward the Winter Olympics? But really, New England is home to some of the most prestigious athletes on the planet among our professional sports teams. So how is it, that in the grand scheme of things, we're least likely to produce any gold medal Olympians?
Fall High School Practices Start August 19
The first day of high school practices for the Fall 2024 season in Maine are on Monday, August 19th. If you are going to be playing football, field hockey, cross country or soccer now is the time to start conditioning for the fall. Trust me, you are better to begin running now, and slowly build up your cardio, rather than waiting and realizing belatedly that practices are right around the corner. Golfers need to be conditioned too, but you can keep walking those courses!
The Bangor Arts Exchange Announces it Will Close By Year’s End
When I was a young musician growing up in Bangor, finding a place to put on shows, if you weren't in a cover band, was almost impossible. There was no real outlet for original bands. As the years passed, there were finally places like the legendary Penny Post in Old Town, or a bit later, The Kave in Bucksport.
Comedian Tom Segura Posts Funny Video Of His Bangor Police Escort
Usually, guys getting a ride in a cop car aren't funny!. Back about a month ago, on June 15, comedian Tom Segura, brought his "Come Together Tour" to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, for a night of big laughs. The good folks at the Bangor Police Department, who just...
38-year-Old Man from Maine Arrested after Police Chase
A 38-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a police chase in Waterville and Oakland. Police said Christopher Ratte of Vassalboro did not stop for officers on College Avenue and led police on a chase down side streets. The chase was eventually called off. Vehicle Located Behind Local Business. Ratte’s vehicle...
Three People Injured & Baby Uninjured after Crash in Maine
Three people were seriously injured Saturday afternoon and a baby was not hurt following a head-on crash on Kennebec River Road in Concord, Maine. Two People Taken by LifeFlight with Serious Injuries. A 27-year-old man and an 18-year-old passenger, both from Bingham, had serious, life-threatening injuries. They were flown by...
18-Year-Old & 16-Year-Old Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Maine
An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old male were arrested Monday for drug trafficking after a traffic stop and drugs were seized in Yarmouth. 18-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Arrested and Drugs Seized. The 18-year-old, Cole Swan from Yarmouth, was also violating bail conditions from an arrest in April for aggravated drug trafficking...
Brewer Police Arrested a Man With Illegal Drugs Near a Playground
Brewer Police have arrested a man near the city's new playground that was carrying a significant amount of fentanyl and cocaine. The Man Was Arrested After a Witness Report to Police That He Was Acting Erratically. Shawn Larts, 56, with no known address was arrested in Brewer on Friday, July...
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