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Maine Got Trashed Over the Holiday Weekend
The beach is synonymous with the 4th of July. It's the perfect venue for friends and family to congregate and spend the day celebrating America's birthday. Unfortunately and because of this, the following day has received a title that many would like to "throw away." The 5th of July is infamously known as the dirtiest day for beaches.
The Bangor Arts Exchange Announces it Will Close By Year’s End
When I was a young musician growing up in Bangor, finding a place to put on shows, if you weren't in a cover band, was almost impossible. There was no real outlet for original bands. As the years passed, there were finally places like the legendary Penny Post in Old Town, or a bit later, The Kave in Bucksport.
Comedian Tom Segura Posts Funny Video Of His Bangor Police Escort
Usually, guys getting a ride in a cop car aren't funny!. Back about a month ago, on June 15, comedian Tom Segura, brought his "Come Together Tour" to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, for a night of big laughs. The good folks at the Bangor Police Department, who just...
38-year-Old Man from Maine Arrested after Police Chase
A 38-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a police chase in Waterville and Oakland. Police said Christopher Ratte of Vassalboro did not stop for officers on College Avenue and led police on a chase down side streets. The chase was eventually called off. Vehicle Located Behind Local Business. Ratte’s vehicle...
Three People Injured & Baby Uninjured after Crash in Maine
Three people were seriously injured Saturday afternoon and a baby was not hurt following a head-on crash on Kennebec River Road in Concord, Maine. Two People Taken by LifeFlight with Serious Injuries. A 27-year-old man and an 18-year-old passenger, both from Bingham, had serious, life-threatening injuries. They were flown by...
18-Year-Old & 16-Year-Old Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Maine
An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old male were arrested Monday for drug trafficking after a traffic stop and drugs were seized in Yarmouth. 18-Year-Old and 16-Year-Old Arrested and Drugs Seized. The 18-year-old, Cole Swan from Yarmouth, was also violating bail conditions from an arrest in April for aggravated drug trafficking...
Brewer Police Arrested a Man With Illegal Drugs Near a Playground
Brewer Police have arrested a man near the city's new playground that was carrying a significant amount of fentanyl and cocaine. The Man Was Arrested After a Witness Report to Police That He Was Acting Erratically. Shawn Larts, 56, with no known address was arrested in Brewer on Friday, July...
Maine’s Most Famous TikTok Chef Hits A Social Media Milestone
The YouTube Gold Play Button is an award given to YouTube channels that reach or surpass 1 million subscribers. It's made of gold-plated brass and features the channel's name embossed on it. One of our own here in the State of Maine has achieved this impressive honor. Up next, Diamond:...
Sheriff’s Department Investigates Crash Involving Bangor Police Officer
The Penobscot County Sheriff's Department is looking into the circumstances surrounding a crash in Bangor Monday afternoon. According to Bangor PD's Public Information Officer, Jason McAmbley, the incident occurred where Ohio Street and Finson Rd. come together. McAmbley says that the Bangor Police Officer, who was traveling in one direction,...
Maine Rides For Vets
It's scheduled to be sunny and beautiful in Maine this Saturday, July 13th. It's always a perfect day to ride for our Veterans, but we appreciate the forecasted assist from Mother Nature. Meet Your Host for This Ride for Vets Event in Maine. Jarheads Motorcycle Club is a club consisting...
Speedway 95 Worker Hurt When His ATV & Race Car Crashed in Hermon
A horrifying crash at Speedway 95 in Hermon on Sunday resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to a worker who was riding an ATV. An ATV Rider Rode Onto the Track, Into the Path of a Race Car. A video circulating online of the crash shows a horrifying scene. An ATV drives...
Maine Town Among ‘Most Difficult to Pronounce’ in America
There are several towns in our Pine Tree State that folks ‘from away’ would struggle to pronounce, but this one is apparently the most difficult!. Listen, this is one of the few things that we, as Mainers, have. We love pointing at random town names or bodies of water on the map and forcing folks who aren’t from Maine to try and pronounce them. Emphasis on ‘try’ because 9 times out of 10, they’re going to get it wrong.
Maine May Now See Some of that Nasty Weather from Hurricane Beryl
Do you remember your first Maine hurricane weather?. Typically, hurricanes just aren't something we have to worry about in Maine. We can get some strong winds and a bunch of rain, but we've never really had to deal with anything resembling what happens in other parts of the country, like Florida or the Carolinas, or the Gulf Coast. the worst we see usually keeps us indoors for an afternoon.
How Fast Can You Run While Carrying A Greased Up Codfish? Then Milbridge Has An Event For You!
It's been a Milbridge tradition since 1984, when someone had the ingenious idea to don firefighting gear, grease up a giant fish, and race up and down a field with it. (How is this not a thing in every town? Because it should be!) The Codfish Relay is just one...
Bangor Landlord Allegedly Told Tenants He Would Burn the Building
A Bangor man is facing charges after an incident on Lincoln Street involving alleged threats against tenants in his building. He was arrested on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He Was Arrested After Allegedly Threatening to Burn Down His Apartment Building. Police Officers responded to an apartment building on Lincoln Street...
Queen City Cinema Club in Bangor, Maine is Sadly Closing its Doors
Some folks know that I work with the Maine Academy of Modern Music up here in Bangor, and one thing that can be a challenge up here, is finding places to host all-ages rock shows. There are certainly larger venues that can handle that, but sometimes it's nice to have the intimacy of a smaller venue to put on a DIY rock show.
Bangor Woman, Massachusetts Man Face Drug Charges for Bangor Bust
A Bangor woman and a man from Massachusetts face charges after a drug bust in Bangor. Saquan Gaul, 31, of Boston, Massachusetts, and Anita Leo, 42, of Bangor were arrested on drug charges on July 4, 2024. Bangor Police Officer Sae He Saw Gaul Driving and Knew He Didn't Have...
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
The Bodies of Two Brothers Recovered from River in Maine
Police said the bodies of two brothers were recovered Sunday night from the Mousam River in Springvale. The 17-year-old brothers were reported missing around 11 pm after they did not return from swimming at Springvale's Holdsworth Park recreation area. First Responders Found the Bodies. Police and first responders found the...
Molotov Cocktails Found on Railroad Tracks in Maine
Police said Molotov cocktails were found on railroad tracks in Rockland and authorities are investigating. The devices were found around 6:30 pm Saturday night in the area of Pleasant Street after officers and firefighters responded to a fire on the tracks. Arson Investigation. The State Fire Marshal's Office is leading...
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