Blue Hill
LATEST NEWS
Rev. Tom Lenhart at Wilson Chapel, Ocean Point July 21
The Rev. Tom Lenhart will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 21. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!. Rev. Lenhart graduated from Columbia College in 1968 and from Columbia Law School in 1972, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Upon graduation he became a law clerk to a United States District Judge in New York City. From 1973 through 2002 Tom was with the law firm of Shaw Pittman (now known as Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP), in Washington, D.C. He specialized in litigation and special investigations. In the early1990s Tom also taught at Cornell Law School as an adjunct professor.
Record $2.3 million raised for Maine Cancer Foundation at this year's Tri for a Cure
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The 17th annual Tri for a Cure saw an unprecedented amount of fundraising for the Maine Cancer Foundation. Every year, more than 1,300 women participate in the all-female triathlon at the Southern Maine Community College campus in South Portland. This year's Tri for a Cure...
Coast Guard finds body of missing kayaker in Bar Harbor
BAR HARBOR (WGME) - The Coast Guard is sharing that they have found the body of a kayaker in Bar Harbor. Around 8 o'clock on Saturday night, the Coast Guard learned that a kayaker had left their Bar Harbor home at around 4:30 p.m. and never came back. The Coast...
Gun groups say Maine's new waiting period law will crater gun show attendance
Business was brisk at the last gun show before a new Maine law takes effect that establishes a three-day waiting period for most firearm purchases. It's a requirement that opponents say will sap attendance and potentially end such events, which is why the two-day show at the Elks Lodge in Augusta also doubled as a fundraiser for a pending legal challenge to the new law.
The Heat Wave in Maine Shows No Sign of Letting Up
Here in Maine, the summer of 2023 was cooler and very wet. The same was true for much of New England. Clearly, this put a damper (no pun intended) on many people’s summer fun. If you were bummed by last summer’s weather, it looks like we are going to...
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
The heat and humidity continues through Monday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Hot and humid temperatures will continue through the next few hours as we approach sunset. Some fog will develop overnight, especially in coastal areas. Low temperatures will range throughout the 60s. Monday is almost a carbon copy of Sunday, just with a few more clouds across...
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.
Portion of Bog Road closed after car hits utility pole
ROCKLAND — Central Maine Power worked to replace utility poles and their electrical wires along a stretch of Bog Road, in Rockland, Sunday morning, July 14. After 8 a.m., a car left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole, sending the pole into the road and pulling down connecting wires. The single occupant of the car declined transport to the hospital.
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...
Firefly Kennel in Dixmont accepting new clients
DIXMONT, Maine (WABI) - Off Route 143 in Dixmont is a sweet spot for pets. Firefly Kennel opened in 2019 and offers a change of scenery for dog and cat boarding and daycare. You can also rent the facility for events and training. “I have a passion for training hunting...
Heat and repeat this week
PORTLAND, Maine — Beautiful weather for today, but the heat will build quickly. We are looking to reach the 90s for most of the region. A bit of a break in the humidity but it will be back on the rise tomorrow. Overall great conditions for the annual Tri For A Cure!
This week at Harbor Theater
“Fly Me To The Moon” - (PG13; 2 hours, 12 minutes) - Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, “Fly Me To The Moon” is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA's public image, Kelly Jones causes chaos for launch director Cole Davis as he strives to achieve the impossible. With the White House deeming the mission too critical to fail, Jones is tasked with staging a fake moon landing as a contingency plan, and the real countdown begins. Playing Wednesday, July 17 - 2 p.m. (OCAP) & 7 p.m. (regular), Thursday, July 18 - 7 p.m., Friday, July 19 - 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20 - 7 p.m., Sunday, July 21 - 2 p.m., Monday, July 22 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 24 - 2 p.m. (OCAP) & 7 p.m., Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m.
Familiar Face to Serve as Great Salt Bay RSU Superintendent
Lynsey Johnston will remain within AOS 93 as part-time superintendent of the newly created Great Salt Bay RSU, which consists of Bremen, Damariscotta, and Newcastle. Johnston’s acceptance of the position was announced by school officials July 1. “I’m excited about this,” Johnston said in a phone interview. “This is...
St. Giles Church’s annual Fair in Jefferson promises lots of fun
Get ready to attend the fun annual country fair hosted each year by St. Giles Episcopal Church In Jefferson to raise money for the church and its outreach activities. The event takes place Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds under the tall pine trees at 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.