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Friends of Sears Island to offer ‘Wee Forest Folk’ program and summer activity kits to families
SEARSPORT — Friends of Sears Island will be offering a free “Wee Forest Folk” family program on Sears Island on Wednesday, July 31 from 2-3:30 p.m., led by FOSI’s Outreach […]
Multiple people injured following crash in Waldo
WALDO, Maine (WABI) - A crash in Waldo last week sent eight people, including five children, to the hospital. In a release sent Monday, the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says the two-vehicle collision happened at the intersection of Moosehead Trail Highway and Waldo Station Road on July 17. They...
Melik’s Memo: July 2024
There is much to celebrate as we kick off the ’24-’25 school year at Unity Environmental University. As colleges and universities across the nation are facing challenges due to the demographic cliff, which has resulted in lower enrollment rates and financial instability within the sector, I am proud to announce that Unity has successfully bucked this trend, and is now in a position to continue growing and graduating more environmental stewards for years to come.
Tumbling for cheese at Belfast’s Maine Celtic Celebration Cheese Roll Championship
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Celtic Celebration Cheese Roll Championship took place Sunday at 2 p.m. in Belfast. The championship featured age group rounds ranging from young children to people over 60-years-old. Each cheese roll championship is made up of 10 contestants lined up at the top of the...
Penquis discusses program to help kids get ready for the school year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It may be summer, but many parents are already preparing for their kid’s return to school in the fall. Penquis Community Relations Manager Renae Muscatell and Jeni King from Katahdin Trust Company stopped by the TV5 studios to talk about Penquis’ We’ve Got Your Back (WGYB) backpack program.
Motorcycle club hosting “Bennys Ride to Kick Cancer” this weekend
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A local motorcycle club is inviting the public to hop onto “Bennys Ride to Kick Cancer” in Bangor. On Saturday, July 27th the Red Knights Motorcycle Club will be hosting a charity ride for Benny Erickson, a 3-year-old who has a rare type of cancer.
Second Gentleman Emhoff to attend fundraising event in Falmouth
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- Wednesday, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Maine. The Maine Democratic Party confirms Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will be at a private fundraising event in Falmouth. They say this trip was planned before President Joe Biden decided not to run for re-election.
'Taste of Waterville' quickly approaching
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - One of the biggest events in Waterville is right around the corner. The Taste of Waterville will be held on July 31st at Head of Falls Park. The free event will feature 25 food vendors, a beer garden, a cornhole tournament, and live music. The Mid-Maine...
Brewer police seize fentanyl, cocaine in apartment search
BREWER — Early on the morning of July 22, the Brewer Police Department carried out a search warrant at an apartment located at 20 Chamberlain Street, where they discovered significant quantities of illegal drugs. Upon entering the residence, officers encountered seven individuals. One person was taken to the hospital...
Celebrate Oakland with Oakfest 2024
Join the family fun this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 27-29) in Oakland for OakFest. Activities get underway with the big parade, Friday night. Randy McCoy from McCoy & Company will be broadcasting Friday starting at 5pm.
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