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Kennebunkport officials warn against swimming in Batson and Little rivers due to bacteria
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- Kennebunkport officials have issued an advisory, asking people to avoid swimming and other water-based activities in the Batson and Little rivers at Goose Rocks Beach. Officials say in addition to repeated results showing human bacteria in the Batson and Little rivers, the most recent testing has shown...
Bubble tea craze hits York Beach with new shop Snow Tea
YORK, Maine — Bubble tea is hitting York Beach in a new way this summer with Snow Tea, a spot specializing in the popular drink, shaved ice cream and other treats. Snow Tea, one of the newest shops on Railroad Avenue, recently opened its doors with a menu of bubble teas that feature those little balls of sweetness that have grown in popularity in recent years. The shop, which previously was a Thai restaurant, is run by...
Crisis of leadership? RSU 21 superintendent, School Board told 'teachers need a champion'
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Greg Cavanaugh told the School Board on Monday what teachers in RSU 21 are craving as they wrestle with low morale and see many of their colleagues resigning from the district. “Every teacher needs to have a champion,” he said. Cavanaugh, a former RSU 21 teacher, accused Superintendent Terri Cooper of...
Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
YORK, Maine — The Purple Palace, a longtime staple of Short Sands Beach, is under contract after a family fallout between the owner and her grandson, who sued her over the breakfast place. Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday. The restaurant in the purple building at 1 Railroad Ave. has been run by its owner, Sandra Wilson, since 1976. ...
Berwick issues health advisory for drinking water due to high manganese
BERWICK (WGME) - A health advisory was issued for Berwick’s drinking water for high levels of the toxic manganese. The utility "Maine Water" says the levels are high right now due to dry summer weather, causing water to look brown and discolored. Infants up to 6 months old and...
Rockland man accused of multiple offenses while on bail
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man who was on bail with an active set of conditions was arrested July 22 on multiple charges, including the alleged theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Harley Winchenbach, 31, was charged by police with criminal trespass, operating after a license suspended or...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
Car show rolling into Saco this weekend
Vroom, vroom. The 15th annual Saco Car Show is set for Saturday, July 27. The car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thornton Academy, 438 Main St., Saco, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, July 28. General admission for the show is $5, and children under 12 get in free. The car entry registration fee is $20.
Old Town YMCA hosts 24 hour spin-a-thon to raise money for new spin bikes
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - On Friday folks in Old Town were putting the ‘pedal to the metal’ to raise money for spin bikes at their local YMCA. The event was put on by Keith Miller, the childcare coordinator at the Old Town YMCA, as he’s set to cycle until 8 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Fundraising Effort Underway For Dog Rescued From Rooftop In Old Town
While this story started as a bit of a head-scratcher, it ended up as a great big tear-jerker (in a good way.) Last month, the Old Town Police Department made a middle-of-the-night rooftop rescue. But it wasn't a person they pulled down from the top of the home, it was a dog. More specially, a golden retriever.
Maine head football coach Jordan Stevens speaks at CAA Virtual Media Day
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The CAA held its football media day virtually throughout the conference. Maine head coach Jordan Stevens jumped on the Zoom call and explained what the Black Bears need to do in order to compete during what he called a tough schedule this fall. The Black Bears’...
Comrades ready for state tournament on home field
BANGOR - When the Maine Senior Legion baseball tournament kicks off this weekend at Mansfield Stadium, the Bangor Comrades are going to feel right at home. The top eight teams in the state will all flock to Bangor beginning Saturday, July 27. The Comrades, made up of several current or former Bangor Rams- who also call Mansfield home- are coming in as the second seed in the North. Bangor is 9-5, and they have won two of their last three games heading into playoffs. They play the Franklin County Flyers at 1 p.m. Saturday, and the team is pumped to try and make a run on their home turf.
2024 Maine Senior Legion Baseball Tournament July 27-31[SCHEDULE]
The 2024 Maine Senior Legion Baseball Tournament will take place July 27-31 at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. Here is the schedule for the double-elimination tournament. Game 1 - Trenton Acadians vs. Capital Area 10 a.m. Game 3 - Bangor Comrades vs. Franklin County Flyers 1 p.m. Game 2 - Quirk...
Scattered Showers Tonight, Sunshine Returns Friday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -The radar is becoming somewhat active with some scattered showers out and about as a frontal boundary slides our way from the west. Behind that approaching front, drier and more stable air will flow into our region on northwesterly breezes, aiding with the dissipation of cloud cover across Northern New England. High pressure will take over our weather pattern, so expect a generous helping of sunshine through the weekend and into the new week ahead. Enjoy!
Bangor company gets grant to help Mainers leaving incarceration and in recovery find jobs
BANGOR, Maine — A Bangor-based organization is helping Mainers leaving incarceration or in recovery from substance use disorder find jobs. Eastern Maine Development Corporation is increasing these efforts after receiving a $485,000 grant from the Maine Department of Labor. "This is gonna amplify all the work we currently do...