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Buck's Harbor Marina sold to longtime summer resident
BROOKSVILLE — Buck’s Harbor Marina, closed last year during a long-running dispute between the town and former owner Jon Buck over mooring violations and town regulations, is set to reopen under new owners later this month. Andrew MacArthur, a seasonal resident and the president of a New York...
Perry’s Lobster Shack Will Finally Re-Open On Thursday
Back in March of 2024, a nasty storm had a major impact on certain parts of the State of Maine, including a popular lobster destination in Surry, known for its waterside shack that serves up lobster & seafood plates, alongside hearty sides & beers. Their planned 2024 Mother's Day season...
Hancock County Habitat for Humanity plans a new home groundbreaking and land blessing
BLUE HILL — Hancock County Habitat for Humanity joins our sponsors, donors, supporters, volunteers and our partner Sonia in celebrating the ground breaking and blessing of the site of our […]
Waldo Man Achieves Speeds of Over 130 MPH While Fleeing State Trooper, Subsequently Arrested
A Waldo man was arrested on Sunday and charged with fleeing the police, resisting an officer without violence, drug possession, and marjuana possession. Around 8:00 pm Mitchell Griffin, 21, reached speeds of over 130 miles per hour (MPH) while fleeing from a state trooper. Trooper C.W. Ball reported that he...
Body found in Lincolnville last week identified
LINCOLNVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A body found in Lincolnville last week has been identified. According to the Pen Bay Pilot, 30-year-old Jonah Farley of Union had been reported missing on May 18. Authorities told the paper Farley’s body was found just north of Lincolnville Beach on June 3. He...
Truck driver failed to yield before crash involving train in Prospect, officials say
PROSPECT, Maine (WABI) - We have an update to a crash that happened in Prospect last week. According to the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, multiple departments responded to the crash on June 3. At around 12:47 p.m., investigators found a 2024 Peterbuilt tractor trailer owned by Hopkins Paving, LLC...
Maine Landmark to Transform Into the Halls of Hogwarts This July
Attention Muggles, a Maine landmark has a very important announcement. That landmark is Fort Knox in Prospect, which plans to transform from an old military fort to the whimsical hallways of Hogwarts for one day this July. What is Wizarding Day at Fort Knox All About?. Unlike last year, there...
Check Out The ‘Belfast Summer Nights’ Outdoor Live Music Lineup
A great summer of live music is coming to Belfast!. There is nothing like being outside, grabbing a lawn chair, and enjoying some live and local music. Here in Maine, we are blessed to have plenty of opportunities to do just that. Once again, the City of Belfast is bringing...
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity May 28 - June 5. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 28. Elijah Staples, 27, of Belfast, was issued...
Iconic Magazine Names Midcoast Maine Hot Dog Joint One of the Best in the Nation
Who doesn't love a good hot dog? Apparently, nobody, because America's hot dog consumption stats are out of this world. According to hot-dog.org, Americans usually consume over seven billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That means 818 hot dogs are being eaten every minute. That's a lot of franks, folks.
Ellsworth School Budget Passes and Special Children’s Referendum Results
Ellsworth voters passed the school budget for the 2024-25 year at the June 11th election. The vote to pass was 615 yes to 381 no. One of the neat things that the Toni Dyer, the Ellsworth City Clerk does during elections, is give children a special ballot that they can fill in while their parent(s) are voting.
Friendship man arrested for burglary attempt
LINCOLNVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A friendship man was arrested Tuesday morning for a burglary attempt. William dean, 47, was found trespassing at 36 Masalin Road in Lincolnville. According to the Waldo county sheriff’s office, authorities responded to the property at around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday morning. Authorities found Dean in...
The Former Deer Isle Home of Dan and Jean Fogelberg is for Sale…and I Want to Buy It! (Video)
I’ve checked my bank accounts and even counted the quarters I keep hidden away in a Crown Royal bag (who doesn’t do that?) and I still can’t come up with the $2,425,000. If there are any lenders reading this, I’m only $2,423,000 short and can offer the aforementioned bag of quarters as collateral!
Sprague Energy reveals plan for alternative offshore wind port at Mack Point
SEARSPORT, Maine — The State of Maine is planning to build its first offshore wind port on Sears Island in Searsport, but Sprague Energy is pushing for its facility at Mack Point to be reconsidered as the site for the project. Leaders of Sprague Energy held tours Tuesday to...
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