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Farmington Man Arrested for Assault + Criminal Threatening
33-year-old Nicholas Smith of Farmington is accused of trying to strangle his father’s girlfriend at a Weeks Mills Road home in Farmington. Smith has been charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening. Reports say Smith admitted to choking the victim.
Two-vehicle accident in Caribou near Route One and High Street Intersection
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - UPDATE: The roads are now open, according to Caribou Fire and Ambulance. A two-vehicle accident in Caribou has re-routed southbound traffic on Route One. The accident occurred near the intersection of High Street and Route One. A reporter on the scene identified that a black GMC...
RSU 21 teachers’ contract nears expiration amid stalled negotiations, low morale
Greetings! Welcome to another Friday and to another edition of your weekly York County Coast Star Newsletter. Hope you've enjoyed your week and are looking forward to the weekend. Let's jump right in with this week's stories! RSU 21 calls in mediator for contract talks ...
Maine basketball star Cooper Flagg gets high praise from NCAA coaches
Maine-native and basketball phenom Cooper Flagg has yet to play a minute in college but Division 1 coaches already view the incoming Duke freshman as the best collegiate player in the nation. CBS Sports anonymously polled more than 100 Division 1 college basketball coaches and 36 percent of them named...
Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
Healthy Living with Northern Light Health: ADHD resources and medications
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jeffrey Cole, PMHNP, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, explains some of the signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADHD). For more information visit: northernlighthealth.org/behavioral-health.
Haddad and Delano named to leadership roles in Rotary District 7790
HOULTON, Maine — Ruba Haddad and Dana Delano, members of the Rotary Club of Houlton, have been named to lead two programs for Rotary International District 7790, which includes Maine and the Providence of Quebec, Canada. Haddad will co-chair the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program for the second year...
Ellsworth Cheerleaders Selling Mums to Raise Funds for Cheering Team
Fall High School Sports begin on Monday, August 19th and the Ellsworth High School Cheering Team are selling mums to raise money for their cheering team. They have partnered with Simons Hancock Farms in Hancock, and you can purchase a large mum for just ten dollars! All checks should be made out to Ellsworth High School Cheering. Payment must be made at the time of order.
'Gateway to Ogunquit': Marginal Way gets $500K boost to restore iconic path
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Joan Griswold, the chair of the town’s Marginal Way Committee, recently described the fundraising efforts of the Marginal Way Preservation Fund as “stupendous.” How stupendous? Well, during a garden party fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, members of the nonprofit organization presented the town with a check for $500,000 to go toward...
Library to welcome author Paul Doiron
Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library in partnership with the Opera House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron. This free, community event will take place at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor located at 86 Townsend Avenue. No reservations are necessary. Doors open at 7 p.m. Arrive early to grab a good seat!
Aug. 17 marks realtor commission change, here’s what’s different
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The way realtors are paid is about to change, nationally. Up until now, home sellers typically had to pay a five or six percent commission. Going forward, buyers’ agents must discuss their compensation upfront. Starting Aug. 17, realtor’s commissions will no longer be split between...
Thomas College acquires naming rights for Ice Vault arena in Hallowell
The Maine Ice Vault, an indoor ice arena in Hallowell, has been renamed the Thomas College Ice Vault, under a new 10-year sponsorship that includes adding the Waterville school's branding throughout the arena. The 500-seat venue has been home ice for Thomas College's men's hockey team since 2016 and will...
River Jam Festival will bring family-friendly fun to Biddeford on Saturday
Heart of Biddeford invites the public to the 10th annual Biddeford River Jam Festival, a community celebration marking a decade of music, family fun, and life on the beautiful Saco River. This free event will take place on Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Mechanics Park on Water Street in downtown Biddeford and promises a day filled with music, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
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