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World’s Top Chamber Musicians Highlight Salt Bay Chamberfest
Music in Blue – the color, the emotion, the musical style – will be celebrated this August when Salt Bay Chamberfest returns to the Midcoast for its 30th season. “The musicians who come here are normally playing some of the most established and well-known concert halls in the world, like Carnegie Hall, or with some of the major orchestras, like the New York Philharmonic, and other such very, very high stature venues,” said Wilhelmina Smith, Chamberfest’s founder, artistic, and executive director.
You Could Own an Entire Island in Maine for the Price of a Condo in Biddeford
If you have a boat, can travel to an island, and are willing to let go of some amenities, you could own your very own island in Maine!. It's called Chance Island and is located in Machiasport. The island is on a stunning 44 acres and includes two beautiful cottages! It's listed by DOWNEAST PROPERTIES, INC.
Thousands flock to Lincoln for annual Loon Festival
LINCOLN, Maine — The call of the loon is a familiar sound to Lincoln residents. Just as familiar are the sights and sounds of the annual Loon Festival. The Lincoln Loon Festival, the town's biggest event of the year, kicked off this week with a four-day event featuring live music, local food, artisans, and competitions.
Tumbling for cheese at Belfast’s Maine Celtic Celebration Cheese Roll Championship
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Celtic Celebration Cheese Roll Championship took place Sunday at 2 p.m. in Belfast. The championship featured age group rounds ranging from young children to people over 60-years-old. Each cheese roll championship is made up of 10 contestants lined up at the top of the...
E-bikes available for lending at Rockland library through pilot program
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library is participating in the newly-launched Maine Library E-Bike Loan Program, through which residents with library cards at participating libraries can borrow Class I electric-assist bicycles and explore how they can help with car-free personal transportation. This is a month-long pilot program provided by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and the Maine Department of Transportation. The program will begin on Monday, July 22.
Trevor Sanborn Wins PASS Spud 150, Earns Oxford 250 Provisional
The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models trekked north to Spud Speedway in Caribou, Maine on Sunday for a non-points special event. Trevor Sanborn took the checkered flag in the Spud 150, earning a provisional starting position in the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250. Sanborn started...
New high end development in Houlton helps fill housing gap
Since the pandemic drastically changed Houlton’s real estate landscape, the demand for properties in Southern Aroostook continues as people look for more space, remote work opportunities, and a higher quality of life.
Yarmouth Clam Festival fundraises for nonprofits and brings community together
The Yarmouth Clam Festival has been running all weekend with family entertainment, a carnival, crafts, food and music. The centerpiece of the event, the food booths, raise funds for about thirty nonprofits, according to Chelsie DiConzo, Community Events Director for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. "It's the Yarmouth Clam Festival...
Lifeguard chairs damaged in vandalism incident, Kennebunk officials investigating
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Officials in Kennebunk are investigating after two lifeguard chairs were recently damaged in a vandalism incident, resulting in a public safety issue for beachgoers. Kennebunk Fire-Rescue posted on social media Saturday morning saying two lifeguard chairs had been "damaged to the point that they are unsafe"...
Remember When Two Maine News Anchors Quit Live On-Air?
It came as a surprise to not only viewers but the entire staff of this Bangor TV station when their two news anchors quit at the end of their broadcast. ABC 7, WVII anchors Tony Consiglio and Cindy Michaels literally dropped their mics on November 20 after announcing that it was their last newscast, packed it up, and went home after six years of anchoring together.
123 Foot Super Yacht “Temptation” Available for Charter for $80,000/Week in Bar Harbor [VIDEO]
Do you have a spare $80,000 plus expenses and gratuity, so say a cool $115,000 - $120,000 burning a hole in your pocket? If so, The 123 foot super yacht Temptation has just docked in Bar Harbor and can be chartered. The yacht was owned by David Dyer who was...
Teeing-Off at Cloukey Charity Challenge
MARS HILL, Maine (WAGM) - Golfers teed off in the name of charity during the Cloukey Charity Challenge on Saturday and Sunday. The annual charity has raised thousands of dollars for the Special Olympics for 35 years and this year was the final year. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken tells us what the challenge has meant to folks over the past 35 years.
Antique truck show displays rigs of all shapes and sizes
OWLS HEAD, Maine — One of Owls Head Transportation Museum’s many annual traditions, dozens of collectors showed off their prized pieces at the antique truck show. There was a wide variety in the types of trucks present, all of different sizes, shapes and conditions. "On events like this...
Annual motorcycle and Jeep ride raises money for men’s mental health awareness
WELLS, Maine — Saturday was the second annual motorcycle and Jeep ride held by Stay; For Life, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Kickstands were up at 10:30 a.m. at Trailblazers Family Club in Wells, and the group headed out for...
Eric Hopkins Speaks to West Bay Rotary
“Eyes of an artist, words of a poet, mind of a scientist.”. Celebrated local artist Eric Hopkins recently came to West Bay Rotary’s Thursday morning breakfast meeting to share his thoughts on what drives his art these days, what he cares about, and what continues to move him to create in all forms. With unabashed enthusiasm, he shared the connections he feels with his community through generations and as an artist to create and express those connections. Today, the driving motivator for him is about “legacy.”
Can-Am sled dog race in jeopardy under new CDC rules, former champ says
FORT KENT, Maine — New regulations for traveling across the border with dogs may threaten the future of Fort Kent’s Can-Am and other sled dog races throughout North America, says the Canadian woman who won the last northern Maine race. Katherine Langlais of Glenwood, New Brunswick, who won...
Multiple drug arrests in Millinocket lead to child taken from home
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) -Police say multiple people were arrested in Millinocket earlier this week on charges including drug trafficking, possession of a gun by a prohibited person, and endangering the welfare of a child. They say Allyson Porter,33, of Millinocket and Jamie Vandegraaf, 33, of Augusta are facing multiple charges.
Dan O’Brien’s Advice: Embrace the Side Hustle to Thrive in Radio
Recently, the topic of “side hustles” came up on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show when it was made aware to them that one of the Producers of the show, Dan O’Brien, has a beach wagon rental business in addition to working on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show.
Boil water order in Norway
NORWAY — A boil water order has been placed for the town of Norway, with the exception of those using wells, and anyone who uses the Oxford Water District. The boil water order requires customers to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute for any use involving consumption, such as drinking, cooking, washing fruits or vegetables, making ice cubes, or brushing teeth.
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