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Beer, Cars & Pie: Piscataquis River Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Some of Maine's best parts of summer are the many festivals and fairs folks have across the state. A lot of work goes into organizing these community events, and many of them have been taking place for decades. In the Piscataquis County town of Guilford, the Piscataquis River Festival is...
Dover, New Hampshire, Drive Thru Employee Goes Above and Beyond in Awkward Situation
Although using a header that reads 'Dunkin App' seems like this is going to be some kind of ad, it's not. But, quite simply put, customers to any Dunkin around New England and beyond have two ways to make their ordering experience more convenient. Wait in line at the drive...
Olympic diver Jessica Parratto gives us a tour of her New Hampshire hometown
New Hampshire native Jessica Parratto is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But first, she gave NBC a tour of her hometown. The Olympic diver shared some of her favorite places in Dover, New Hampshire, including popular hotspots. “Growing up, we used to practice at the outdoor pools in the...
Tech outage: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital cancels appointments; NH 911 system restored
Mass General Brigham, which includes Wentworth-Douglass Hospital of Dover, announced "all previously scheduled non-urgent surgeries, procedures, and medical visits are cancelled Friday" due to the global software outage. "Mass General Brigham remains open to provide care to patients with urgent health concerns in our clinics and emergency departments, and we...
Rochester shooting: Jason Levesque indicted on attempted murder charge
DOVER — Jason Levesque of Rochester was indicted Thursday on charges alleging he shot a neighbor six times in April, according to Joachim Barth, assistant Strafford County attorney. Levesque, 44, has been incarcerated since his arrest April 8, four days after the shooting that resulted from a dispute between...
RETRO FIND: 1980s pickup truck fueled by alcohol
PITTSBURGH — Rising gas prices have always had people looking for a different option. In 1980, Ray Healey decided to do just that. Healey modified a pickup truck so it would run on alcohol. He built his own alcohol still and used corn, apples, potatoes and other vegetables to...
Portland man charged after allegedly firing gun in residential area
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police arrested a man early Friday morning after he allegedly fired his gun in a residential area. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at 355 Woodford St. around 7:17 a.m., according to a news release from the Portland Police Department. Police identified a suspect...
Multiple people hospitalized, including 2 infants, after 2-vehicle collision in Woolwich
WOOLWICH (WGME) -- Multiple people have been taken to the hospital, including two infants, following a two-vehicle crash in Woolwich on Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 1 and Montsweag Road around 9:40 a.m. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office says the driver of a Subaru Outback was...
Lynda Mandolyn finds a loving bliss on the sugar-sweet ‘Little Dreamer’
The ripple effect of Red on Red Records, and the legacy that Justine Covault left behind before her unexpected passing a little over a year ago, continues to be felt across the New England music scene. Lynda Mandolyn, the Portland, Maine artist known for her work in Tiger Bomb, Crystal Canyon, and others, was part of the label, and today (July 19) releases “Little Dreamer,” the second of two singles originally slated for Red on Red.
$10K donated to Finding Our Voices in Westbrook Strong 5k
Finding Our Voices was awarded $10,000 at the Westbrook Strong 5k by Laurie and Gary Rairdon who started the race event 11 years ago to commemorate their son who was killed in domestic violence. Five hundred runners and walkers including many children as well as dogs gathered at Riverbank Park...
Annual Bath Municipal Band Concert at Fort Popham
The annual Fort Popham Concert featuring the Bath Municipal Band under the direction of Kathy Downing will be on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. This outdoor concert within the walls of the historic fort is a magical experience. It is a perfect opportunity to gather family and friends, bring your own seating and snacks, and share in the joy of music in this.
South Portland's Electric Tool Library offers yard care equipment rentals
The Electric Tool Library in South Portland is lending a helping hand to its residents who want to clean up their properties without buying a shed full of tools. They've got everything from everything from lawnmowers to leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, weed whackers, and more. “You can just show up...
Local musicians visit home following Nashville success
What began as three Windham High School friends jamming together for fun has grown into a thriving musical career. David Young (Class of 2017), his younger brother, Deven Young (Class of 2019), and their friend Seth Martin (Class of 2017) have turned their shared passion for music into a professional success story.
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