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Climate change is overheating Maine's pristine lakes
On a sweltering day in August, the beach at Range Pond State Park in Poland is packed. Kids splash in the water and families camp out underneath the pine trees, grilling hot dogs and trying to stay cool. But Bonnie Knightly says the water doesn't feel as refreshing as it should.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Free organ concert at Waldoboro church
Organist Kevin Birch returns to Waldoboro’s Broad Bay Congregational Church, for a concert on the church’s historic 1875 E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Organ, accompanied by violinist Anatole Wieck and cellist Sarah Hoskins, on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 PM on 941 Main Street, Waldoboro.
99-year-old Holocaust survivor sends powerful message to Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — In his 99 years on earth, Saul Dreier has seen a level of human cruelty most could never grasp. As a Jewish teenager in Poland, he was sent to several concentration camps, including the infamous Mauthausen camp in Austria. For years he stared down death daily and remembers the torture by Nazi guards—whipping him so many times, he could not lie on his back.
BluShift Aerospace prepares for exciting week
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It’s a Maine company that’s reaching for the stars, quite literally!. BluShift Aerospace in Brunswick is on a mission, and this week is set to be an exciting one for the company. Here to tell us more is its CEO & President, Sascha Deri.
Work van rolls over on Interstate 95 in Ogunquit, sending tools, nails across Maine Turnpike
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Maine State Police investigators said speed and erratic driving appear to be factors in a crash on Interstate 95 that led to lane closures on the northbound and southbound sides of the highway. Troopers said they responded to the crash at Mile Marker 14 in Ogunquit...
Here’s How You Can Win $500 at the 2024 Windsor, Maine, Fair
If you were already planning on visiting one of the best fairs in Maine, we're going to make it even more special for you. The Windsor fair is legendary with the rides, venders, and agriculture vibes but this year, we want to make you rich. Well, $500 dollars richer than you already are!
Windsor Fair returns for 2024
WINDSOR, Maine (WABI) - 2024′s Windsor Fair is off to a busy start. “We’re a 10-day fair now. It’s gone over really, really well. The weather has been cooperating with us. We have something for everybody here at the Windsor Fair. There’s so much to see, so much to just enjoy, the sights, the sound, the tastes, it’s everywhere,” explained Judy Ballard, Windsor Fair Executive Commitee Secretary and Trustee.
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
4 Yankees Continue Rehab with Patriots in Portland, Siegler's 3 Hits Key Victory
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 4-1 on Sunday afternoon to clinch a series victory in their series finale at Hadlock Field. Over the six-game series in Portland, the Patriots' pitching staff threw to a 1.91 ERA, allowing 10 ER in 52.1 IP with 27 H and 67 K. In 11 games during Somerset’s road trip, the Patriots bullpen went 5-2 with 7 ER allowed over 52.1 IP (1.20 ERA) on 22 H and 55 K. Somerset clinches the season series advantage vs. Portland at 10-9, which would give the Patriots the...
Sheriff's deputies round up escaped goats in Greenbush
GREENBUSH -- Law enforcement apprehended some four-legged escape artists in Greenbush. While on a routine patrol, Penobscot County Sheriff's Deputies came across a few goats that appeared to have escaped through a fence. But they weren't on the lam for long -- the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office says they were...
Hampden Academy Field Hockey Play Day – August 24, 2024 [PHOTOS]
The Bangor, Brewer, Dexter, Hampden Academy, Hermon, PCHS and Stearns Field Hockey Teams all met at Hampden Academy for a play day in anticipation of the start of the 2024 season. Check out the photos! Best of luck this season to all the teams!. Field Hockey Play Day at Hampden...
Midcoast Community Chorus invites new singers for Fall 2024 season
CAMDEN — The Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) invites singers of all ages and abilities to register for its Fall 2024 season. Weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings will culminate in a January concert featuring a diverse selection of American choral music. No auditions are required, and people with all levels of musical experience are welcomed to join.
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