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Are recent shark sightings in Maine something to be concerned about?
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — After some recent shark sightings along the Maine coast, fears are circulating. Many want to know if this is one shark, or if there are multiple, and also if the sightings are increasing. Daryen Granata said his phone hadn't stopped ringing all morning. "We've had some...
Fundraising Effort Underway For Dog Rescued From Rooftop In Old Town
While this story started as a bit of a head-scratcher, it ended up as a great big tear-jerker (in a good way.) Last month, the Old Town Police Department made a middle-of-the-night rooftop rescue. But it wasn't a person they pulled down from the top of the home, it was a dog. More specially, a golden retriever.
Bangor parents plead not guilty to 10-year-old son's death
BANGOR, Maine — Two parents charged in the death of their 10-year-old son pleaded not guilty Friday morning in a Bangor courtroom. The parents of Braxtyn Smith, 33-year-old Joshua Smith and 35-year-old Jem Bean, and the boy's paternal grandmother, Mistie Latourette, were charged with depraved indifference murder. Smith and...
Flippenout trampoline show comes to Bangor State Fair
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Flippenout trampoline show out of Logan, Utah is in full swing throughout the fair. James Johnson and Nathan Gibeault perform stunts that you could see in the Summer Olympics in the sport that’s been in the Games since 2000. Johnson says the sport has...
Harness racing returns to Bangor State Fair
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Harness Racing returned for a one-night-only event at Bangor Raceway. It was the first time in 31 years that racing was held during the fair. Event organizers were happy to see it return to the fair’s history. “It’s good to see the fans coming out...
Kennebunkport officials warn against swimming in Batson and Little rivers due to bacteria
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- Kennebunkport officials have issued an advisory, asking people to avoid swimming and other water-based activities in the Batson and Little rivers at Goose Rocks Beach. Officials say in addition to repeated results showing human bacteria in the Batson and Little rivers, the most recent testing has shown...
Bubble tea craze hits York Beach with new shop Snow Tea
YORK, Maine — Bubble tea is hitting York Beach in a new way this summer with Snow Tea, a spot specializing in the popular drink, shaved ice cream and other treats. Snow Tea, one of the newest shops on Railroad Avenue, recently opened its doors with a menu of bubble teas that feature those little balls of sweetness that have grown in popularity in recent years. The shop, which previously was a Thai restaurant, is run by...
Crisis of leadership? RSU 21 superintendent, School Board told 'teachers need a champion'
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Greg Cavanaugh told the School Board on Monday what teachers in RSU 21 are craving as they wrestle with low morale and see many of their colleagues resigning from the district. “Every teacher needs to have a champion,” he said. Cavanaugh, a former RSU 21 teacher, accused Superintendent Terri Cooper of...
Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
YORK, Maine — The Purple Palace, a longtime staple of Short Sands Beach, is under contract after a family fallout between the owner and her grandson, who sued her over the breakfast place. Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday. The restaurant in the purple building at 1 Railroad Ave. has been run by its owner, Sandra Wilson, since 1976. ...
Berwick issues health advisory for drinking water due to high manganese
BERWICK (WGME) - A health advisory was issued for Berwick’s drinking water for high levels of the toxic manganese. The utility "Maine Water" says the levels are high right now due to dry summer weather, causing water to look brown and discolored. Infants up to 6 months old and...
Rockland man accused of multiple offenses while on bail
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man who was on bail with an active set of conditions was arrested July 22 on multiple charges, including the alleged theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Harley Winchenbach, 31, was charged by police with criminal trespass, operating after a license suspended or...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
Car show rolling into Saco this weekend
Vroom, vroom. The 15th annual Saco Car Show is set for Saturday, July 27. The car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thornton Academy, 438 Main St., Saco, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, July 28. General admission for the show is $5, and children under 12 get in free. The car entry registration fee is $20.
Bowdoin returns from Arctic voyage to fanfare
CASTINE — As the historic schooner Bowdoin slipped into its birth at Maine Maritime Academy on July 26 after 68 days traversing the Arctic Circle, family and friends raised first cameras and phones and then hands to applaud its return to land. As it sailed past the Castine bell...
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