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Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
Plane Lost Flying Over New England 53 Years Ago Just Found in a Popular New England Lake
Finally, a 53-year mystery has been solved. George Nikita left his four-year-old daughter, Kristina Nikita Coffey, at home 53 years ago, not knowing it was the last time he would see her. He and four others boarded a plane on a snowy night in January 27, 1971, in Burlington, Vermont....
A Visit to This Beer Garden Oasis in Maine Should Be on Your Summer Bucket List
Summer in Maine has arrived. Everybody knows it's going to fly by quick, which means if there are things you want to do, you best get to planning and experiencing them before the chill of fall begins to set in. For some, that will mean plenty of adventure on Maine's...
‘Stuff the Bus’ with School Supplies in Presque Isle, Maine
It’s time to Stuff the Bus in Aroostook County. Join the Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP), Townsquare Media and our sponsors, Katahdin Trust Company and UScellular, as we collect school supplies for students in need. Stuff the Bus Sponsored by Katahdin Trust Company and UScellular. Thanks to the Stuff...
Three People Injured after Head-On Crash with Ambulance in Maine
Three people were injured Friday after a head-on collision involving an ambulance and another vehicle in Oxford. The crash happened at the intersection of Main Street and Industrial Road. Two EMS Personnel Injured in Ambulance. Two emergency medical personnel were injured and taken to Stephens Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
Remember This Tourist Who Visited ‘Baaah Haabah’ And Loved It?
We became huge fans of him, after we saw his TikTok love letter to Bar Harbor. Tourist season in Bar Harbor is in full swing, but around the end of October, things get pretty quiet around our favorite costal town, so since it is a Flashback Friday, why not take another look back at one of our most beloved posts about Maine's favorite destination.
All Redbox Kiosks in Maine Are Closed
Maine has several Redbox kiosks all over the Pine Tree State, and they will soon disappear. A sad day for those who do not like change or struggle with new technology, but a devastating day for Redbox's over 1000 employees who haven't be paid, and will be left without a job, and without severance.
Experience the Best: Mount Katahdin Among America’s Favorite Hiking Trails
Maine's tallest peak received high praise from a premier outdoor website. The travel site Hiking People listed Mount Katahdin as one of the 10 best hikes in the United States. Ranked at number two, the site writes that it... ...provides a great view of the Maine backcountry standing almost a...
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
A Llama On The Lamb? Bangor ‘Llama Drama’ Ends Without Incident
While most drivers in Maine are used to seeing a variety of different wild-life along side, or even in the roadway, there are some animals that warrant a double-take. I'm sure that's what a few folks did as they drove down Stillwater Avenue in Bangor this week and caught a peek of a Llama on the loose!
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