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Yarmouth streets bustle with joy at the annual clam festival
YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Thousands of people lined the streets in Yarmouth Friday to get a taste of summer at the annual clam festival. “It's a beautiful night, finally, and it's just fun to be here and just enjoying the summertime,” said Cape Elizabeth resident Mike Schmidt. Crowds were jam...
MDI Girl’s Summer Invitational DAY 1 [PHOTOS]
10 a.m. - Ellsworth vs. MDI. Walter Churchill was at Bernard Parady Gymnasium and took photos of the MDI 2 vs. Sumner, Ellsworth vs. Brunswick and MDI 1 vs. Sumner. Check out the photos. MDI Girl's Basketball Summer Invitational Day 1. Walter Churchill was at Bernard Parady Gymnasium and took...
Bath records 2nd rabid fox case in 3 weeks after yearslong lull
BATH, Maine — After several years without a rabies case in Bath, two animals have been found to have the deadly virus within the last few weeks. On Monday, Bath police responded to an area near Route 1 after receiving calls about a fox that was acting strange and weaving in and out of traffic.
A Return to Sanford for Local Jazz Legends
Sanford native Mike McGinnis returns for a jazz homecoming with fellow SHS alumni. Calling all jazz enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for a night of exceptional music as Sanford native Mike McGinnis returns to his hometown along with a stellar quartet for a performance at the Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church on Friday, July 26th, at 7 pm.
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.
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Garrett Holt Music
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Oxford County town institutes immediate 'boil water' order
NORWAY, Maine — The Oxford County town of Norway has issued an immediate "boil water" order, citing a water main break on Radcliff Street. A notice posted on the town's Facebook page specified that "due to the possibility of unsafe water" residents in the Norway Water District should boil water intended to be consumed for at least one minute at a rolling boil.
Unity Raceway buzzing once again
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - After being dormant for a couple of years the Unity Raceway has new life. The track was shut down in 2017 and the Doyon family, with the help of others, got to work on bringing it back to life in 2021. “[My] Dad and Mom worked...
A new connectivity hub will address digital accessibility struggles in Stonington
STONINGTON, Maine — Internet access is something many take for granted, but for residents in the town of Stonington like Melissa Jones-Bayley, getting online has been difficult. "We've had some upgrades on the island for internet, but this building has been a tough spot, right now we have our...
6th Annual Disability Pride Day
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - July is Disability Pride Month and to celebrate an event was hosted earlier today in Augusta. The Sixth Annual Disability Pride Day was held on Friday in Augusta’s Mill Park. The event hosted by Disability Rights Maine had live music, pizza and an opportunity for...
The Wall That Heals: Honoring Vietnam Veterans in Biddeford
Biddeford — The Wall That Heals, a name-for-name replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is making a special stop at Biddeford Middle School from July 18th to July 21st, 2024. This traveling memorial honors the sacrifices made by Vietnam veterans, allowing the local community to pay tribute to the 58,000 U.S. service members who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.
West Paris post office set to reopen after 3-year closure
The U.S. Postal Service says they will finally be reopening the West Paris post office after three years. The tentative new site is 141 Bethel Road but could change based on agreements with property owners. In a statement, USPS says it does not know when this change will happen but...
Belmont family raises awareness after loved one dies from tickborne illness
BELMONT, Maine — The family of a Waldo County woman who died last month is working to raise awareness about an illness transmitted by deer ticks that's more dangerous than Lyme. Arlene Crabtree died last month of complications from babesiosis, a tickborne illness that destroys red blood cells. The...
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