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Branden Fowler picks up first win in 4 years at Wiscasset Speedway
With clear skies above and no rain on the horizon, it was the picture-perfect day for some racing on Maine’s Coast on Saturday. Wiscasset Speedway took full advantage of the weather, hosting a jam-packed Group 2 racing program that included double features for both the T&L Automotive Modifieds and the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models.
Bar Harbor resident to share first-hand account of fire of ‘47
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Don’t miss the opportunity to hear a first-hand account of the fire of ‘47 through the eyes of Bar Harbor resident, Diane Zito — a second grader at the time — at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Tuesday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m. Listen to the stories, not just the documented history, of this harrowing experience. The library invites folks to bring their own accounts to share.
Danny Caputo Commits to Southern Maine
An '03 from Lanoka Harbor, NJ, Caputo played in 68 Eastern Hockey League (EHL) games over the course of two seasons. In the 2022-23 season, he began with the New Jersey 87's, recording a goal and two assists in 14 games. He then moved to the Connecticut Chiefs, where he recorded a goal and six assists in 17 games. This past year, he captained the Boston Jr. Terriers, playing 37 games and recording three goals and nine assists to his credit.
Several Arrested in Alleged Maine Drug Trafficking Operation
Over the last couple of decades, the work it takes to keep drugs off the streets of Maine has likely tripled. It's no secret that the drug epidemic has reached a fever pitch, not just here in Maine, but all around the country. And now, local police departments, drug enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices and state police units are working overtime to try and curb the drugs that have flooded our towns.
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
Unsettled weather continues with scattered rain, possible thunderstorms
Our unsettled weather pattern has settled right in with scattered rain chances through Thursday. Our humidity has increased again as well, while temperatures will remain in the 70s for most through Wednesday, thanks to an onshore flow. A stalled front just south of New England will bring us waves of...
Why the Maine Turnpike Changed the Exit Numbers 20 Years Ago
For an entire generation of drivers, the Maine Turnpike numbering system seems like it's always been that way. Rather than worry about pure exit numbers like you'll find in other New England states, Maine uses mile markers on its most prolific highway. But it hasn't always been that way. The...
Dozens of Maine waterfront businesses get money to rebuild from devastating winter storms
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is providing more than $21 million in grants to help dozens of waterfront communities rebuild from a series of devastating storms this past winter. The storms brought flooding, damage and power outages to the Northeast, and were particularly damaging to coastal areas in Maine...
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Humpback whale spotted in river along Maine, New Hampshire border
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A humpback whale in a river along the Maine and New Hampshire border is attracting a lot of attention. It was spotted earlier this month and again this weekend. The whale was caught on camera Sunday afternoon around the Portsmouth harbor. Jedidiah Bracy says they just stumbled...
Brewer Police Arrest 1 in Raid, Seize 45+ Grams of Illegal Drugs
Brewer Police expect more charges in connection with a drug raid on Chamberlain Street Monday. Neighbors noticed a large police presence around an apartment house located at 20 Chamberlain Street on Monday morning. Brewer Police were at the address to execute a search warrant in connection with an ongoing investigation.
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities (one in March and one in April) to see the...
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...
Man Accused in Maine Child Death Held on $250K Bail
A man who's accused of causing the death of a child who stopped breathing at a Maine Walmart is being held on $250,000 bail. Aziayh Scott, 23, of Owls Head was arrested in New Orleans, Louisiana in June and charged with manslaughter for the death of Quayshawn Wilson, 22-months old, of Owls Head. Police say Scott is originally from Louisiana, but had recently moved to Maine and was living with his girlfriend and their child. Scott and the child's mother moved back to Louisiana after Quayshawn died.
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