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Unsettled & Humid Pattern All Week
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Clouds have overtaken then region as an area of low pressure continues to lift to our northeast. Some isolated to spotty showers will be possible along with areas of fog especially along the coast. Lows tonight will range from the mid 50s Downeast to the low to mid 60s elsewhere.
We Tested the New ‘Acadia Nat’l Park’ App Created by a Mainer
Tom Tash, a web developer and owner of Acadia East Campground in Gouldsboro, ME has created an app for all Acadia National Park explorers. There are a few app options when it comes to national parks, hiking trails, and even specific to Acadia National Park, but when we heard that this particular one was created by an actual Mainer, we had to test it out.
Checking in on Maine’s dams: Here’s what you need to know
MAINE, USA — Like floodwaters released during a breach, dam news in Maine seems to come all at once. In the past month, a federal court reasserted Maine’s role in the relicensing of a major Kennebec River dam, a Downeast town secured funding for the removal of its aging ice retention dam, and the owners of three Bucksport-area dams announced intent to forfeit their ownership.
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Two of Maine’s congressional races will use ranked-choice voting in November
Two of the three congressional races on Maine ballots in November will use ranked-choice voting, which has impacted the outcome of some recent elections. Last week, the Department of the Secretary of State released an updated list of general candidates for all races, except for the presidency. The list included an independent candidate running for […]
UPDATE: 36ers eliminated at state American Legion baseball tournament
UPDATE: The defending state and Northeast Region champions knocked Boothbay out of the Maine American Legion tournament on Monday. The Trenton Acadians scored 10 runs in the first inning and defeated Boothbay, 11-1, in Bangor. The 36ers won once in two games in the southern zone playoffs and won one...
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.
UMaine to propel aquaculture innovation and workforce with new facility
ORONO — Development, design and engineering of the University of Maine’s Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center will proceed this fall. SAWIC will advance aquaculture talent development and innovation for Maine […]
Coastal Maine on alert with dangerous rip currents expected on Monday
Dangerous rip currents are expected at Maine beaches on Monday. The National Weather Service says a high rip current risk is effective from 8 a.m. Monday until Monday evening. The rip current warning has been issued for coastal York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and Knox counties. You may be wondering what...
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