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Farrin campaign kicks off with Reny July 30
Please join Wayne Farrin and State Sen. Cameron Reny on Tuesday, July 30 as Farrin kicks off his campaign for state representative in the November election. Reny and Farrin are committed to representing their communities of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset in Augusta. Farrin’s campaign kickoff is Tuesday, July 30...
County Republicans welcome lobsterman for July 24 meeting
You’re invited to hear about one of Maine’s traditional and most vital businesses, Wednesday, July 24 at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Republicans Committee. Dustin Delano, lobsterman and representative for New England fishermen, will share his insight regarding New England’s lobster and fishing Industries. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Fire Department, 204 Washington Road, Jefferson; program begins at 6.
NH man arrested following shooting outside Maine pizza shop
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside a Maine pizza shop on Tuesday afternoon. Maine State Police said they responded to the Fairgrounds Pizza and Pub on Maple Street in Cornish around 2:30 p.m. for a report of a man who had been shot in the parking lot. The...
York mulls legal battle over border. Kittery urges town to halt ‘aggressive’ actions
YORK, Maine — The town Selectboard is considering reigniting a legal battle to realign its boundary with Kittery, despite officials in Kittery urging York's board to halt what they call "aggressive" actions. York officials assert a swathe of land south of the town's border in Kittery appears to belong...
Optima Dermatology to open new location in York: Here are the details
The practice will be Optima’s second in Maine and fifth in New England, with three existing practices located throughout New Hampshire. Optima’s York practice at 10 Market Place Drive will be led by Joan Sisto, Virginia Barton and Jacqueline Watts. Sisto has been serving patients in southern Maine...
High school football all-stars gear up for Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic
LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic has gone on since 1990 and serves as a way to raise money for Shriner’s Children “and their mission of providing the highest level of pediatric care, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.”. “It means everything....
Bucksport dam owner says it will petition to give up ownership
The owner of the former Bucksport paper mill is asking the Department of Environmental Protection to release the company from ownership of three dams in the area. Bucksport Mill LLC currently owns the dams that impound Silver Lake, Toddy Pond and Alamoosook Lake. Town manager Susan Lessard said residents are...
Neil Patrick Harris dines at one of his favorite Seacoast restaurants
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Neil Patrick Harris stayed on the Seacoast this weekend after visiting Kittery, Maine, on Thursday. On Saturday, Harris and his husband David Burtka, dined with friends at one of their favorite Seacoast spots, The Riverworks Restaurant and Tavern in Newmarket. They enjoyed appetizers like beer-battered chicken...
Wells High School Band Boosters president receives top volunteer award
WELLS, Maine — The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District recently named Bill Washburn its "Exemplary Volunteer of the Year" for the 2023-24 school year. This award was presented to Washburn on June 6 at an annual luncheon that honors the work of school volunteers in the district. Washburn was recognized...
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
Reunion of Salzedo Harp Colony graces Camden and Rockport with music, memories
CAMDEN — They came from as far away as Australia and Tulsa, Houston and Canada, more than 80 of them, many carrying their treasured instruments with them, the large, handsome stringed harps that evoke harmony and poetry as they are played. It was a special reunion of the students...
Ellsworth High School 4th Quarter 2023-24 Honor Roll
Ellsworth High School released their 4th Quarter 2023-24 Honor Roll on Tuesday morning, July 16th. Congratulations to all who earned recognition through their hard work and efforts!. Recharge and enjoy the rest of the summer and get ready for school to begin soon!. Grade 12. Highest Honors. Devin Brown, Noah...
App Exclusive: Win Tickets to Hozier’s Sold-out Bangor Show
When Hozier announced he was coming to the Bangor waterfront on July 24, we knew it would sell out. We were right!. But that doesn't mean you can't get into the show. We're giving away our last pairs of tickets to a few lucky listeners. Here's what to do. Enter...
Northern Light Acadia Hospital receives donation in honor of Bangor woman who died from lung cancer
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Northern Light Acadia Hospital has received a generous donation in honor of a beloved late civic and community leader. “It’s a special place. It’s a place for growth, literally, a place for healing, perhaps a place for reflection, and probably one of the fun things when we think about the folks that we serve, a place to get your hands a little bit dirty in the process,” said Mark Lukens, President of Northern Light Acadia Hospital.
Edgecomb Shop Crawl July 27
Edgecomb’s 250th Birthday Committee has arranged a self-guided Shop Crawl to celebrate Edgecomb’s creative artisans and the extraordinary handcrafted work they produce. On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., the public is invited to visit Open Houses at selected shops and artisans’ studios—each showcasing exceptional handcrafted work that is produced onsite.
Matching grant helps restore historic building
HOLDEN--The historic Holden Town Hall building is getting a much needed upgrade. The two-story building, located on the Main Road in Holden, was built back in the 1870s when bathrooms were not indoors. Now, thanks to a $25,000 matching grant from the Lawrence Family Foundation, a bathroom is finally being added to the historic building and the first floor is also getting insulated.
UMaine Athletics, New Balance host Community Day in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - UMaine Athletics joined New Balance employees for a Community Day event at the Skowhegan Community Center. They were there with sports skill stations and community service initiatives. “This is a great event where we can give back to the community. It’s really our first time being...
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