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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.
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...
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.
Northern Light is Moving Out of the Old Miller Drug in Bangor
People who regularly use the Northern Light Pharmacy on State Street in Bangor will eventually see a change in location, but it's just a few doors down. The Location Has Been a Pharmacy Since the Late 1950's When the Millers Opened It. Northern Light took over the building at 210...
Massive Halloween Event Returning to Downtown Augusta, Maine
For many Mainers, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Much like Christmas, it is one of those holidays that changes as we age. When we are kids, we are just excited to be able to get bags of candy. When we are young adults, it is a chance to dress up like we never would and get lit. When we settle down and become parents, we live the Halloween fun vicariously through our children.
Be our guest with ‘Beauty and the Beast JR’ at Limestone Community School
LIMESTONE, Maine – Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast JR.” is playing at Limestone Community School from Friday, August 9 through Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m on Saturday. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. The Broadway Kids in The County cast includes 17 students led by Lilliana Ainsworth.
LOVE OUR LOCALS “LOL” THIS SUNDAY WITH BOOGIE2SHOOZ FROM 3-6PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET
Every Sunday afternoon Smuggler’s Cove Inn and 727 Ocean /Sunset Bar share the love with local residents by offering great entertainment, hand crafted cocktails, a spectacular sunset and a discount for being a local! This week local favorites BOOGIE2SHOOZ will serve up some local love between 3-6PM, For more information call 207-633-2800. www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Float spa in Hermon helps raise money for veterans
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - An event in Hermon helps people cool off so that Maine veterans can keep warm during the winter season. The event was held from 10AM to 4PM at Float 207, a float spa, and it featured a variety of local wellness businesses. Participants can donate money...
Lobster boat racers throng Stonington
Every race in the 2024 Maine Lobster Boat Racing circuit has produced more entries than came to the starting line in 2023, even Bass Harbor that was hit with pouring rain and fog . But the July 14 races at Stonington topped them all when 112 boats signed up to race; that's 37 more boats than the 75 that raced a vear ago.
Union gains historical additions, modern touches in planning for Sestercentennial
UNION — Randy Scott. Bob Heald. Christmas trees, Elm trees, and time capsules. Through planning Union’s Sestercentennial, themed “looking back to look ahead,” the town gained new features and modern touches to help maintain its roots at what is referred to as the oldest public town common in Maine.
Lewiston celebrates its fourth year of Riverfest
LEWISTON, Maine — Community members enjoyed a fourth year of the Lewiston Riverfest, highlighting the city's waterfront and the activities it has to offer. The two-day event was held Friday and Saturday in the Simard-Payne Memorial Park and along the Androscoggin River. On Friday, attendees were able to jump...
Yarmouth celebrates 57th Clam Festival with seafood, contests, and fundraisers
YARMOUTH (WGME)- Activities are in full swing at the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. There are dozens of booths set up selling clams, Lime Rickey drinks, lobster rolls and more. Each one is ran by a different nonprofit and they get to keep the proceeds. There's some seafood lovers here...
DOT meeting to finalize Van Buren design plan set for Aug. 21
VAN BUREN, Maine – Van Buren will host a meeting with officials from the Maine Department of Transportation, the Northern Maine Development Commission, and engineers at Gorrill Palmer next month to discuss finalizing a design plan for the Village Partnership Initiative program. The VPI program involves creating plans in...
Kevin Call Jr. Memorial Truck and Pull returns in Hermon
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Kevin Call Junior Truck Pull returned today at the Penobscot Snow Mobile Club. Last year marked the first time the annual truck pull was held in honor of Call. Call died in a motorcycle accident in August of 2022. He was on the board of...
MDI-Ellsworth Girl’s Summer Basketball [PHOTOS]
The MDI Girls Summer Basketball Team hosted the Ellsworth's Summer Basketball Team on Saturday morning, July 20th in the opening game of Day 2 of the MDI Girl's Summer Basketball Invitational. Check out the photos. Ellsworth-MDI Girls Summer Basketball. The MDI Girls Summer Basketball Team hosted Ellsworth's Summer Basketball Team...
Bowdoin College swimmer to represent Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Bowdoin College swimmer Alexandre "Alex" Grand'Pierre has been selected to represent the nation of Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old is a senior Polar Bear swimmer who holds numerous records at the school and over his already impressive career. Grand'Pierre qualified for the Paris...
Cary Medical Center births, May and June 2024
Wain – A boy, Daxton Roger Wain born to Chelsea and Joshua Wain of Caribou on May 28, 2024. Kelly – A boy, Parker Edward Kelly born to Amanda Thibeault and Ryan Kelly of Allagash on May 28, 2024. Mink – A girl, Sadie May Mink born to...
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