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Chase Shapiro to attend Bowdoin College with school-leading times (2024)
Shapiro is poised to make an immediate impact with his arrival, as his 500 and 1650 free both would have ranked 1st on Bowdoin’s 2023-2024 roster Current photo via Chase Shapiro. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news....
Playoff baseball. Tickets for Sea Dogs' postseason go on sale
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Sea Dogs are currently in first place in the Eastern League's Northeast Division and are looking to win the second-half division title and claim a spot in the playoffs. As of Monday, the Sea Dogs had a 33-15 record in the second half of...
Linneus Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Northern Maine
A 42-year-old man from Linneus has pleaded guilty to Drug Trafficking in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties. Man Pleaded Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Northern Maine. James Valiante was charged with his role in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Trafficked Meth and Fentanyl...
Golfers compete in Tracy’s 15th Annual Golf Scramble
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Today, over 100 golfers competed in the Tracy’s 15th Annual Golf Scramble on the eighteen-hole course. The tournament was held to fundraise for charities including Evan’s Veteran Project, organized by 8-year-old Evan to support veterans with random acts of kindness. Teams of four took...
Gluchacki Redoubles ACT Championship Chase with Late-Race Move to Secure Big Oxford Victory on 250 Weekend
Oxford, ME — With beautiful weather over Eastern Maine, forty-three teams entered Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday with the American-Canadian Tour faithful running door-to-door in the Oxford 125 as part of the 51st annual Oxford 250 weekend. ACT officials confirmed all forty-three teams would start Saturday’s feature event and Derry, New Hampshire’s Erick Sands took the pole position by virtue of a +5 handicap earned in heat race Plus/Minus qualifying events.
Three GIS Minors Receive State Trade Organization Scholarship
Three University of New England students are the recipients of a scholarship award from the Maine GIS User Group (MEGUG) to support their academic careers as environmental researchers making use of geographic information systems (GIS) to better the health of their natural world. Katelyn DeWater (Marine Sciences, ’25), Ruth Ellis...
York man charged with terrorizing after allegedly firing gun at neighbor and boats
YORK, Maine — A local man is facing charges of terrorizing and reckless conduct after he allegedly fired a gun at a neighbor and two boats at York Beach on Friday night. York police responded to the area of Long Beach Avenue and Webber Road at 9:56 p.m. upon receiving a report of someone being shot at, according to Detective Sgt. Thomas Cryan. ...
'Full of energy, positivity': Friends and family celebrate the life of Tricia Asselin
AUBURN, Maine — Close to a year after Tricia Johnson-Asselin was killed in the Lewiston tragedy, her lasting impact still remains as dozens celebrated her life Saturday in Auburn. Hosted at the VFW Post 1603, friends and family members came together to reminisce over photos and share memories from...
Balloons soar over Presque Isle during festival
Despite showers that halted some balloon activity, the 2024 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest saw a packed venue and four spectacular launches under fair skies and calm winds. The slate was full with 16 balloons from as far away as England and Florida. The festival typically draws thousands of spectators...
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