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Football Season Tickets on Sale!
Orono, Maine -- Football season is right around the corner and season tickets for the 2024 Maine Football campaign are on sale now!. There are numerous benefits to being a Maine Football Season Member! Those who purchase a season membership for the 2024 season will receive a free parking pass, which will provide access to the Season Membership lot on a first-come, first-serve basis – the most prime parking location on game day in Orono! Season Members will also be treated to future perks, giveaways, and benefits from local sponsors.
Bangor approves dormitory housing aimed at new workforce entrants
The city of Bangor has approved a 55-unit dormitory intended for those entering the regional workforce. The development would offer single-occupancy rooms with shared kitchen, bathroom and common spaces. Just more than a dozen units would be set aside for tenants who need a room for less than a month....
Wiscasset mulling fairness, stakeholding re: non-residents’ committee roles
Should a non-Wiscasset resident on a town committee be a voting member? And should they have to be a taxpayer? Those were some of the issues in selectmen’s public hearing July 16. Based on the hearing and selectmen’s guidance after it, Town Manager Dennis Simmons will draft ordinance changes...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Improve Your Friendships on Friendship Day in Friendship, Maine
Grab your friends (or family) and head down to Friendship, Maine this weekend to celebrate the 41st Friendship Day! The weekend kicks off Friday at 5pm and culminates on Saturday with a day FILLED with free activities and concludes Sunday this year with a popular annual race. To top things off, the forecast for this weekend couldn't be more gorgeous.
Less Sticky Air Visits Soon
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -Good news for those of you not too keen on our recent hot, sticky weather pattern. A frontal boundary is working to sweep that air mass out of our region, with lower dewpoints scheduled to arrive just in time for Friday and the weekend. With high pressure taking control of our weather pattern, expect pleasant weather conditions as we wrap-up the week on Friday and through the weekend. Expect that fine pattern to stick with us into the new week.
Bangor company celebrates National Hot Dog Day
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Frankly, Wednesday calls for a celebration! That’s because July 17th is National Hot Dog Day. TV5 stopped by W.A. Bean and Sons in Bangor where hot dogs are always on the table. The company’s general manager says over the years they’ve seen a steady rise...
County commissioners deny Caribou property owner’s tax abatement appeal
Aroostook County Commissioners denied a Caribou property owner’s tax abatement appeal on Wednesday during their regular meeting in Houlton. For the past three years, Dana Cassidy, who owns multiple properties in the County, has been trying to get the value of his 63 Sweden Street, Caribou property reduced from $1,383,000 to $150,000. Cassidy said that the city used different assessment factors from other city properties and that he was unjustly discriminated against when they were assessing his property.
Maine man overcomes autoimmune disease to live out dream as a rafting guide
THE FORKS, Maine — Devan Rittall sat at the back of a four-row rafting boat and pushed off into the Kennebec River. There were class IV rapids awaiting him and his passengers, but this was where he seemed most at peace. Maybe it was because the Nobleboro native had...
Habitat for Humanity building a house for a veteran
OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity and other local companies are building a house for a veteran. After a recent announcement that the Waterville Habitat for Humanity ReStore would be closing at the end of July, they decided to pivot their main focuses on building and repairing houses for people in need.
Maine shoemaker crafts footwear for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies
The Olympics are just over a week away and when the nearly 600 athletes competing join together at the opening ceremony, they will be wearing shoes made in Maine. Rancourt and Co. in Lewiston designed the Buck Shoe for both the opening and closing ceremonies. They were chosen to make...
Boats on Display in Rockport
Are you ready to get out on the water and enjoy the rest of summer afloat? Yachting Solutions is holding an on-the-water open house at the Marine Park in Rockport Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10. The Rockport-based dealer plans to have a mix of...
EVENTS: Oakfest scheduled for July 26-28, 2024
Come experience a weekend of family fun Friday through Sunday, July 26 – July 28, and see why Oakfest is rated among the “10 Best Outdoor Festivals in Maine” this summer!. This year’s Oakfest theme is “Christmas in July” with three days of family entertainment beginning Friday...
RSU 22 voters to decide on new school budget proposal
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - RSU 22 voters will go back to the polls on Thursday to decide on a new school budget proposal. Voters rejected the original budget of more than $39 million last month. The new proposal is around $550,000 less, and the board plans to use $3 million...
EVENTS: Food, Fun, and Friends meet at the community cookout in Palermo
The fun begins at 4 p.m., on Saturday, August 3, at 26 Veterans Way, in Palermo, as people gather for a celebration of summer in the Palermo Community Garden behind the gray mobile home. There is plenty of parking. The scent of fruitwood barbeque emanates from the Grape Arbor, where the tents and tables welcome guests with cooling beverages and home-cooked pulled pork, turkey, cornbread, cowboy beans, tempting desserts, and more. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for youth 6-12. Little kids are free. Grace O’Brien will have tickets available at the gate. This will happen rain or shine, and takeouts are available. At 6 p.m., the firepit will be lit and folks can gather around it to hear Anthony Semenovich play his guitar and sing.
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