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The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician school set to take off
The University of Maine at Augusta is launching the state’s first aviation maintenance technician (AMT) school. Until now, Maine has been one of only three states without a program, with aviation employers saying they’ve had to rely on recruiting skilled workers from out of state, university officials said.
Coffee & Conversation brings Zoe Weil to COA on August 6
BAR HARBOR — Zoe Weil, president of the Institute for Humane Education in Surry, speaks with environmental journalist Andrew Revkin about her new book, “The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better,” at College of the Atlantic’s Coffee & Conversation series Aug. 6.
Maine Celtics Basketball Clinics Coming to Ellsworth Wednesday August 7th
Ready to get your hoop on? If you're between the ages of 7 and14, you're invited to the Maine Celtics Free Summer Clinic Series on Wednesday, August 7th at the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School. Registration is suggested and you can register HERE! or just show up the day of the event....
Ellsworth City Council holds public meeting regarding new courthouse
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - The Ellsworth City Council held a public workshop Tuesday regarding the new Courthouse. In 2019, the Maine Judicial Branch began pursuing properties in the area to build a new facility. The state proposed 120 Surry Road as a potential location. An application permit has not been...
MDI Bio Lab marks 2023 as 'landmark year'
BAR HARBOR — At its July 25 annual meeting, Hermann Haller, president of Mount Desert Island Biological Lab (MDIBL), called 2023 a “landmark year marking 125 years of rigorous exploration and discovery.” The biological laboratory initiated a new multi-year strategic plan — a plan that not only increases staff, critical infrastructure and education initiatives but positions the lab to become a more forceful scientific presence in Maine.
Willowind celebrates 26 years of 'carrying our community'
BAR HARBOR — Stretching east and west beyond the creaky gates of Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center, dozens of cars lined the side of the Route 3 on Wednesday evening, July 24 for the nonprofit’s 26th anniversary celebration and annual fundraiser. Dressed in evening attire, people filed in through...
Maine Black Bears football begins training camp
ORONO (WGME) - Football is back in Orono! The Maine Black Bears opened training camp on Wednesday!. Maine will kick off the new season on Friday night, August 30th, against Colgate University at Morse Field!. It'll mark the 3rd year for head coach Jordan Stevens. The Black Bears are coming...
Teachers become students at computer science program
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Teachers of all grades and subjects came to the University of Maine campus for the Computer Science Summer of Fun program, gaining skills to use on and offline. The week-long initiative was created four years ago by Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) and Educate Maine...
Maine football players are 'in the game' with EA Sports College Football 25
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Sports video gamers have been locked into College Football 25. The Black Bears are no different. “I’ve played it a little bit. I made an underdog quarterback. It wasn’t too good. I don’t recommend that. I recommend you go five-star quarterback, go somewhere, and play. It’s a pretty cool game. I don’t have much time to play it now since we’re at camp. Last week, I was on it pretty good,” said Shakur Smalls, senior defensive back.
Penobscot County driver seen on blown tires and 3 children hospitalized after crash
A Burlington woman and three children were hospitalized on Tuesday after a rollover crash in the Penobscot County town. Police were called at 5:48 p.m. to a single-vehicle crash on […]
Planners OK water district shoreland zoning permit in 15 minutes
Vassalboro Planning Board members needed only a quarter-hour-long July 23 meeting to approve the Kennebec Water District’s application for a shoreland zoning permit on Outlet Stream near the KWD plant on Route 32. KWD General Manager Roger Crouse and Water Quality Manager Robbie Bickford had presented the plan to...
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