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What Was That Over Bangor, Maine?!
Did you see it in the sky Saturday? I was driving past Hannaford in Brewer, Maine on Saturday afternoon around 1600, and I noticed a commercial sized airplane being escorted by what appeared to be two fighter jets. The way the world is/has been lately, nothing would surprise me and...
This Building in Bangor’s Mt. Hope Cemetery Once Had a Surprising Use
We used to do it all the time when I was a kid. There are mixed reasons as to why. When I was a kid, I thought it was so you wouldn't be buried there. A quick search also says people did it so they wouldn't breathe in any spirits. In the town I lived in when I was a kid, all the cemeteries were pretty small, so it was no problem.
Town of Eddington's oldest citizen receives award
EDDINGTON -- A 94 year-old Eddington woman received a special honor from her community on Sunday. Friends and family of Alice 'Lou' Higgins gathered to award her the Eddington Boston Post Cane. According to members of the Eddington Historical Society, the cane has been passed on to the town's oldest...
Old Town to host 'Christmas in July' movie night to benefit local food pantry
OLD TOWN, Maine — Christmas in July is upon us and the city of Old Town is making merry, with an entertaining charitable event. This Friday Mainers near and far are welcome to enjoy a screening of "The Grinch" along the banks of the Penobscot River, while indulging in delicious popcorn and s'mores. Hosted by the city and Downtown Old Town (DTOT), these event organizers encourage guests to bring a donation for the local food pantry.
Orono public pool closed due to liner issue
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - According to a Facebook post, Orono Parks and Rec say while they were closing the pool last night, they found a problem with the liner. They say when staff got there this morning, the problem was worse. It’s now affecting the stairs into the pool which...
Town of Orono ~ Pool closed today 7/21 for repairs
"During our closing checks last night at the pool we found a problem with the liner. When staff arrived this morning that problem increased in size. This is now affecting the stairs into the pool, making it unsafe to enter the water. We have been in contact with our installers and we will be working on a plan for repairs. We will be providing updates here as we get a better understanding of the extent of the repairs."
4 Years Later Maine Created ‘Quarantine Karaoke’ Is Still Rockin’
The Facebook phenomenon that started in Brewer, is still going strong!. Back in 2020, early on in the pandemic, a Facebook group was created by a buddy of mine, Maine's own Joseph Meyers, from Brewer called Quarantine Karaoke. The idea was simple, go live or just upload a video of you singing.
Soboleski running for second Maine House term after losing CD2 primary
Mike Soboleski stops for a selfie beside the Paul Bunyan statue outside the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. (Campaign photo). After an unsuccessful primary race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Republican Mike Soboleski is running for reelection to the state House of Representatives. Soboleski represented District 73 in Phillips...
Maine Baseball Exhibit open in old Hampden Academy
HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - Hampden Academy baseball coach Jon Perry has turned two rooms of the old school building into the Maine Baseball Exhibit. “My interest in baseball and sports memorabilia has been for a long, long time. I said the space here can be zeroed in on Maine baseball history because I do have a lot of artifacts of Maine,” said Perry, Maine Baseball Exhibit creator.
Boston Fed chief tells Mainebiz: Data will dictate the rate-cut timing
Photo / Courtesy of Michael Konstansky, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Susan M. Collins, right, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, was in Maine last week to meet with business leaders and tour businesses in Biddeford, Bangor and Millinocket. Despite widespread expectations of a September interest rate cut...
Float spa in Hermon helps raise money for veterans
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - An event in Hermon helps people cool off so that Maine veterans can keep warm during the winter season. The event was held from 10AM to 4PM at Float 207, a float spa, and it featured a variety of local wellness businesses. Participants can donate money...
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