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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...
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...
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament – September 6
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 6th at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Entry fees are $150.00 per person. Foursomes are $600 (4 players with 2 carts) and. Twosomes - $300 (2 players with 1 cart, matched with another twosome). You can register...
$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...
Man with 4 Kids in Truck Arrested for OUI after Crash in Maine
A 26-year-old man with four kids in truck and a 55-year-old woman were both arrested for OUI Saturday night after a crash on Route 100 at Skillin Road in Cumberland. The Cumberland Police Department said a Standish man with four children in a pickup truck crashed after pulling in front of a sedan around 9:56 pm.
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.
Two Infants & Three Adults Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine
Two infants and three adults were injured Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route One and Montsweag Road in Woolwich. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office said Delores Lake from Woolwich was trying to make a turn onto Route One and “pulled out into the path” of another vehicle driven by Jennifer Therrien from Lisbon.
Bigelow celebrates 50th anniversary with return of Café Sci series
Few people are as uniquely positioned to tell the story of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’ (BLOS) first 50 years as Dr. Barney Balch, and on July 16, to a crowd of about 160 at the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor, he did. Combining his personal history with the laboratory and research gleaned from 50 years’ worth of Bigelow annual reports, Balch inaugurated the 2024 Café Sci series with a look back on Bigelow’s legacy in “Celebrating the Past, Solving for the Future.”
Time Running Out: Bid It to Win It Online Maine Auction Ends Today, July 19
Make sure you go and bid on the items in our online auction before time runs out. You could save so much money in scoring these premium items. Need a reminder on what is up for bid? Let's break it down for you. The Bid It to Win It auction...
Teen Shot and Man Arrested after ‘Ding-Dong-Ditch’ Game in Maine
A teen was shot and seriously injured early Saturday morning after a 30-year-old man fired shots on Waterford Road in Harrison. Teen Shot and Man Arrested after “Ding-Dong-Ditch” Game. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said several teens were playing "ding-dong-ditch" where they ring a doorbell and run away....
Harrison crash results in serious injury
HARRISON — The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle crash on School Street in Harrison, resulting in a serious injury to the driver. A silver 2020 RAV 4 crashed into a rock embankment at the Harrison Fire Department with significant front end damage. The driver, a...
Maine Police See a Woman With a Warrant, End Up Arresting 3
After an East Millinocket Officer noticed a woman with an outstanding arrest warrant, the police ended up with three facing charges. The people facing charges after this investigation are:. Lisa Lamson, 47, of East Millinocket. Jamie Vandegraaf, 33, of Augusta. Allyson Porter, 33, of Millinocket. They were all arrested on...
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.
Main Street to Close for Car Show
Downtown Sanford will be hopping next Friday night, July 26, with the sounds of Doo-wop, the aroma of barbecue and the flash of chrome. More than 100 vintage cars are expected to line Main Street for Cruising with Friends, a car show organized by Friends of Downtown. Main Street between Washington Street and Winter Street will be closed to car traffic from 4 to 8 pm. A food court will be set up at Main Street Marketplace.
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.
Kennebunkport officials say don't swim at Colony Beach due to elevated levels of bacteria
Officials are warning residents and visitors to stay out of the water at Colony Beach in Kennebunkport near the mouth of the Kennebunk River. The town says test results from Wednesday showed an elevated level of bacteria in the water. They tested again on Thursday and will have those results on Friday.
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