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75-year-old man missing for 4 days found alive by K-9 in Maine bog
A 75-year-old man who had been missing for four days after falling off a ledge was found in a bog by a game warden and his K-9, Maine officials said.Michael Altmaier of New Sharon, Maine, had not been seen since last Monday, when he left his home for a meeting in Weld, a small town in the southwest part of the state, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife said on social media. His car was later discovered by park staff at the Mount Blue State Park Scenic Overlook in Weld.Maine Warden Service started searching for Altmaier on Friday...
Three Maine children presented with moose permits
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Three Maine children with critical illnesses are going hunting for moose this fall. Governor Mills and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso presented moose hunting permits to the young hunters today. The permits are given out as part of legislation that requires three permits be...
Matt James Openly Apologizes to Cooper Fox For ‘Crappy’ Situation
It was a crappy end to the week last week in more ways than one. For starters, let me just say that this story is going to get pretty 'crappy'. So, needless to say, if you don't want to get into a TMI situation, you may want to click away now.
Target Announces Change That Will Affect All Maine Stores Next Week
As major retailers nationwide continue to battle to keep customers visiting their physical locations, one has been more proactive in that fight than others. That would be Target. Earlier this year, the retailer implemented a major change to their self-checkout lanes. A 10 items or less policy was put into place in hopes that it would speed up the lanes and keep customer grumbles down. That policy has been an overwhelming success for Target over the last few months.
Scoops for Troops: Young Hero’s Sweet Mission to Support Veterans in Maine
In a world where acts of kindness sometimes go unnoticed, young people like Michael from Scoops for Troops shine brightly and remind us how important it is to give back. At just nine years old, Michael Ahern found a way to honor and assist veterans with Scoops for Troops. Their mission? To provide direct aid and appreciation to those who have served our country.
LOVE OUR LOCALS “LOL” THIS SUNDAY FROM 2-4 AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET
Every Sunday afternoon Smuggler’s Cove Inn and 727 Ocean /Sunset Bar share the love with local residents by offering great entertainment, hand crafted cocktails, a spectacular sunset and a discount for being a local! This week local favorites Chris Gagne and Jackie Hartford will serve up some local love between 2-4 PM, For more information call 207-633-2800. www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Camden valuation increases by $743 million to new high of $2.4 billion
CAMDEN – It was not exactly unanticipated, but the collective shock felt by property owners in Camden is high this week as letters sent from the town office presented their revaluation numbers – and the increases were not modest. Camden’s total value has increased 44 percent in 2024,...
The first Titanic voyage in 14 years is happening in the wake of submersible tragedy. Hopes are high
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years, and those involved in the […]
Meet the Tri for a Cure participant who has been racing in the triathlon since it began
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Ahead of tomorrow’s Tri for a Cure race, Maine’s Total Coverage sat down with one participant who has been racing in the triathlon since it began in 2008. Tammy Souza first started racing in the triathlon when she was living in Bangor. Her...
Sylas Ripley Scores First Career Oxford Championship Series Super Late Model Win
Sylas Ripley added his name to the Oxford Plains Speedway record books on Saturday, leading flag-to-flag for his first career Super Late Model win. The 14-year-old led all 50 laps for the Oxford Championship Series Super Late Model feature, holding off Tim Brackett in the closing laps for the win.
Search finds overdue kayaker in Bar Harbor waters
BAR HARBOR — An overdue kayaker was found in the waters of Bar Harbor on Saturday night. According to the Coast Guard, Dennis Webber, 73, left his home in Bar Harbor at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and when he had not returned by 8 p.m. was reported overdue to the Bar Harbor Police Department.
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...
LECOM Alumna Appointed Maine Chief Medical Examiner
Recently, it has come to the attention of the Administration at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) that the multiple attainments of a 2005 LECOM graduate have been significantly noteworthy. The extending of accolades is one way in which LECOM recognizes skilled alumni who have distinguished themselves through accomplishments consonant with the overarching mission of the College.
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