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A Fairy Festival in the Park
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Riverside Park was the place to be on Saturday for families, Kids, and Fairies. It was all because of the annual Fairy Festival. Kids got to dress up in costumes and create some fairy-themed crafts and it was all free of charge and open to the public. News Source 8 Reporter Megan Waceken has the story.
Augusta Civic Center holds city’s largest indoor flea market
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Augusta’s largest flea market took place this weekend at the Augusta Civic Center. The market featured a plethora of activities including food trucks, concert ticket giveaways, a cash bar, and of course vendors tables. The market sold out of vendor spots racking up 110 vendors...
‘Historically left out,’ a Wabanaki organization forges its own approach to addiction treatment
MAINE, USA — Entering the Healing Lodge, a log building steps from downtown Millinocket, visitors are greeted by the soft sounds of a flute, and the aroma of burnt sage and fresh sweetgrass. Anchoring the space is a massive stone fireplace. The two-story building is filled with wood paneling,...
Eastbrook Days are This Weekend July 19-20
For the 3rd year in-a-row, Eastbrook Days returns. They will take place this Friday and Saturday, July 19th - 20th, with the majority of the events taking place on Saturday, July 20th. Friday night, from 4 to 9 p.m. there will be music, karaoke, a bounce house and food at...
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
Gov. Mills swears in new Chief Medical Examiner
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Governor Mills Monday swore in the state’s new Chief Medical Examiner. A native of Hampden, Dr. Alice Briones returns to Maine after a distinguished military career which included becoming the first woman to lead the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. Mills announced her appointment...
Bid It to Win it: Bid on Amazing Premium Items in This Maine Online Auction
Go and bid on incredible items with the chance to save thousands of dollars. The time has come, so don't wait. Need a reminder on what is up for bid? Let's break it down for you. The Bid It to Win It auction ends Friday June 19 at 7 p.m.,...
Sept. 24 disposition hearing set for alleged BBH shooter
A Sept. 30 disposition hearing is set for a Boothbay Harbor man allegedly involved in a March 19, 2023 shooting incident at Campbell Creek Housing Complex. Matthew A. Plummer, 42, faces three felony charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the shooting incident. Plummer was arrested by the Maine State Tactical Team and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after a standoff.
Child care providers in Aroostook are about to get much-needed help
The resource center will especially help Aroostook, which, out of Maine's 16 counties, has the highest gap in child care services, meaning that the number of children in need exceeds capacity.
Benefit Event for Maine Twins Tragically Taken by Rare Virus
Like most parents, Kachira and Amanda were excited to welcome the joy of twins, Torben and Loxley. Shortly after they received their varicella vaccination, also known as the chicken pox vaccine, they were sadly admitted to the hospital. After a stay at Barbara Bush in Portland and then Boston Children's,...
Maine Man Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Person in Face Repeatedly
A Maine man has been arrested following an incident that allegedly unfolded on Sunday morning, according to police. WGME 13 is reporting on Monday morning Rockland, Maine police responded to calls of someone being assaulted somewhere in town (the scene location was immediately made available). Callers that reported the crime indicated the victim appeared to be on his hands and knees as he was taking kicks to the face from the alleged assailant.
Driver rescued after SUV gets stuck on Rockport mountain bike trail
ROCKPORT (WGME) -- Crews rescued the driver of an SUV after they drove down a mountain bike trail in Rockport and got stuck. The Rockport Fire Department says they got a call around 6 p.m. on Sunday from the driver of a Toyota RAV 4 who was lost and stuck on the Round the Mountain Trail somewhere in Rockport near Route 17.
Uncle Al’s debuts in Cushing: ‘Sam’s dream has become a reality’
Christina Olson is famous, thanks to Andrew Wyeth. Alvaro, Christina’s brother, and caregiver for many years, never gained recognition, but from his friend, Andrew. Al and Christina’s grand nephew, Sam Olson, has had a dream of opening a lobster roll joint on his father’s property, just down the road from Christina’s World in Cushing, for a few years.
Hundreds of soccer players 'Kick for Cass' to honor Cassidy Charette's memory
WATERVILLE, Maine — More than 500 soccer players from across the state showed up to Kick for Cass, an 11-hour continuous soccer game that honors Cassidy Charette who died in a hayride accident in 2014. The 11 hours of play signify Cassidy’s number 11 jersey when she played on...
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