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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.
Jeremiah Jenkins Selected in the 14th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants
Orono, ME - Jeremiah Jenkins of the University of Maine baseball program was selected in the 14th round at pick #418 by the San Francisco Giants in the 2024 MLB Draft. Jenkins, a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, had one of the most dominant three-year career's offensively in the history of Maine baseball, including the second-best single season by a player in program history in 2023. Jenkins slashed .332/.454/.675 across his 148 games played. His .675 SLG% is the highest in a single career in program history (min. 50 AB's).
Portland councilors to hear from public as debate over hazard pay continues
PORTLAND, Maine — "We already operate on a really tight margin," Tamara Gallagher, owner of The Growing Tree Childcare, said. She said that margin is so tight, the center had to close temporarily over the winter after a series of storms, but not because of the weather. "There was...
Marine patrol make heartbreaking discovery after locating missing whale: 'It's the reality … of what these whales face'
"It's unfortunate that a lot of whales do become entangled multiple times in their lives." Scientists in Maine had enjoyed the familiar sight of a local humpback whale affectionately known as "Chunk" — so-called for a chunk missing from her dorsal fin. But sadly, Chunk was removed from the water last month after suffering fatal injuries from a fishing net.
River Fest in Skowhegan 2024
River Fest is the annual, multi-day event held every summer in Skowhegan, that celebrates life and recreation on the Kennebec River. This year’s event runs from July 31, starting with the Glowstick Paddle, and continues through the River Days Celebration on Aug. 3, and is designed to showcase the potential of the Kennebec River Gorge as the future home of the Skowhegan River Park.
Foodborne Illnesses Tend to Increase in the Summer
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - According to the US Department of Agriculture, foodborne illnesses tend to increase in the summer. In this week’s Medical Monday, we talk about some of the causes and preventions to keep those illnesses at bay during these warmer months. With the summer here, many...
Down East Showdown Recap and Winners
This past weekend, Bucksport Recreation/YMCA hosted the 3rd annual Down East Showdown in efforts to raise money for youth scholarships and Bucksport youth basketball. There were 16 teams representing 14 schools (two schools entered two teams) from as north as Presque Isle to as south as Portland for a weekend of competitive fun basketball. Although it was hot, the gym floors held up fabulously thanks to the teamwork between the YMCA and RSU 25.
Houlton International Food Festival triples funds raised
HOULTON, Maine – The Rotary’s third annual International Food Festival raised nearly $5,000 this year, according to Ruba Haddad, who chaired the event. “In the last two years we raised almost $1,500, so we tripled that and a little bit more,” she said on Monday night. The...
Sheriff’s office dispatch center move proceeding
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building is currently proceeding. “The dispatch project is coming...
Hoyt Thrills Capacity Crowd in SCoNE Win at Unity
UNITY, Maine (July 15, 2024) – Unity Raceway was the center of the New England racing universe for at least one night on Friday, July 12. The McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour thrilled a standing-room-only crowd at the 1/3-mile Maine oval as it hosted its biggest event in recent history with the first full-blown Sprint Car race held in the Pine Tree State in at least a half-century.
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