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Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Bangor Police Say Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Cops Calling For Money
Bangor Police say residents have reported scam callers posing as Maine law enforcement and demanding money. A Scam That's Been Around for Years is Getting New Life. It's one of the oldie-but-still works type scams. An age-old scam is circulating again and several local people say they have been targeted as potential victims. Sergeant Jason McAmbley says two people from Bangor have told authorities that they received phone calls from someone who claimed to be a sheriff's deputy. The fake deputy told the potential victims that they had missed a court date and now had warrants out for their arrest unless they wanted to pay a portion of the fines through online transactions.
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra Set To Take Us To A Galaxy Far Far Away…
Music makes most things better, in my experience, especially when it comes to films. The right score can take an ordinary movie and launch it out of this world. Take composer John Williams, for instance. He has created music for some of the most iconic movies in the world, and in doing so, helped burn them into the consciousness of anyone who's ever seen them.
Dangerous Situation In Milford with an Armed Man, Kids, and Bombs
An alleged domestic situation in Milford ended in the arrest of one man, and the rescuing of three kids locked in a home that also contained explosives. When Police Responded to a Report of An Assault, They Found a Man With a Knife. William Abernathy, 46, of Milford is facing...
Seven Injured, Including Six Children, after Crash in Maine
Seven people were injured, including six young children, after a rollover crash in Durham on Monday. The crash happened around 4 pm on Royalsborough Road (Route 136). Officials said Crash Declared Mass Casualty Incident. The Durham Fire and Rescue said “Due to the number of patients, the incident commander declared...
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Mainers
Amazon Prime Day (Days) is/are here. It is confusing. Amazon promotes Amazon Prime Day as a singular day, however it's two days - July 16th and 17th. It's as perplexing as someone being worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Nonetheless, the 48-hour sale is here. Do you need to be...
28-Year-Old Maine Woman Died after Falling Off Moped into Traffic
A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a moped and was hit by another vehicle on Route 302 in Westbrook. The Westbrook Police Department said Tatiana Morrell of Windham died at the scene. Morrell lost control of the moped, went into traffic and was hit by a vehicle. Three Vehicles...
30-Year-Old Man Died after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 30-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after crashing a motorcycle into a guardrail on Route 5 in Limerick. The Maine State Police said Christopher Mannion of Scarborough was riding a 2007 Honda around 1:41 pm when he lost control and hit a guardrail. Troopers said Speed Appears to be a...
Maine Man Arrested After Allegedly Kicking a Victim in the Face
Rockland Police have arrested a suspect for an attack that involved kicking a victim in the face. The Suspect is Charged with Felony Aggravated Assault. Robert Barter, 60, of South Thomaston is charged with criminal threatening and felony aggravated assault. Officials Say the Victim Suffered Significant Injuries to Their Face.
Maine’s Rarest Butterflies Will Enchant You
Have you ever stared at a butterfly long enough to let your mind drift while watching their wings drift? It's mesmerizing. Butterflies are the purest form of transition. From a caterpillar to grow into this colorful winged creature, they have me in awe each and every time I lay my eyes on them!
17-year-Old Man Found Dead after Shots Fired in Maine
A 17-year-old man was found dead Sunday night after shots were fired at 77 Rideout Avenue in Lewiston. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit said Sahal Murdi from Lewiston was found dead in the road by law enforcement. 911 Call Reported Shots Fired. Police received a 911 call to...
ROAD TRIP: The Creepy ‘Farmington Fright Fest’ Returns In October
This event was voted hands down, the scariest Halloween attraction in the State of Maine!. Farmington Fright Fest is two spine tingling weekends of terror that you don't want to miss. All the spooky fun happens October 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, followed by their annual Blackout event on the 28th,...
The Hidden History of Portland, Maine’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles Building
The State of Maine has 13 Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations across Maine, but none have the unique history that the BMV building in Portland has. If you've ever had to go to the odd-shaped building on Presumpscot Street to register your car, take a driving test, or renew your license, you may not have been aware of what the building you were standing in was previously used for.
Take the Family to One of Only 11 Drive-In Movie Theaters Left in New England
When we were kids, we'd get our pajamas on, mom would load a cooler with sodas and sandwiches, we'd pop some popcorn to bring with us, and off we went with our parents and some additional neighborhood kids to the local drive-in theater for a double feature. We'd never stay...
Is It Legal to Bury Someone on Your Property in Maine?
You want to create a family burial ground for your loved ones on your property in Maine, but is it legal to do so? The answer is yes, but there are a few things that the State of Maine requires you to do. I had never seen a modern family...
Two Men Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation in Maine
Two men were arrested early Friday morning after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation in Lewiston. Two Men Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation. The Lewiston Police Department said 35-year-old Keith Gauthier and 48-year-old David Giasson, both from Lewiston, were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at 70 River Street.
Two Seriously Injured after Motorcycle and Car Crash in Maine
Two people were seriously injured Saturday morning after a head-on motorcycle and car crash in Baldwin. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said speed and unsafe driving were factors in the collision on Route 113 around 8:30 am. Car Tried to Pass in Opposite Lane at Crest of Hill. Deputies...
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