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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.
Dozens of local farms open their barns and fields for Maine Open Farm Day
LIMINGTON, Maine — Today, dozens of local farms are opening their fields and barns for Maine Open Farm Day. The 35th annual event is organized by Real Maine, a program run by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. It gives Mainers the opportunity to see animals, experience life on the farm, and learn about where our food comes from.
$2.5M for Greenville housing initiative advanced by Collins in funding bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $8,885,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Maine housing projects in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
Wireless Zone stores across the state hold backpack giveaway
BANGOR -- The return to class is right around the corner for many Maine kids, but some retailers are helping take care of their back-to-school needs before they hit the books this fall. On Sunday, Wireless Zone stores across the state hosted an annual backpack giveaway. In Bangor, community members...
Milo PD fed up with ATV violations around town
MILO, Maine (WABI) - In 2023, the town of Milo opened their in-town streets to ATV or UTV operations except one road that passes through the cemetery. The Milo police chief said it was a great year, and locals followed the laws. However, he said they’re fed up with people...
Gouldsboro crash involving construction vehicle and SUV under investigation
GOULDSBORO, Maine — Maine State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a construction vehicle and an SUV on Route 1 in Gouldsboro. Troopers responded to the crash at the intersection of Pond Road and Route 1 just before 4 p.m., Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said Monday in a news release.
Two people injured in Oakland crash with several vehicles
OAKLAND, Maine — Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday on Smithfield Road in Oakland. The crash involved two passenger vehicles and a truck towing a trailer, Oakland police Chief Rick Stubbert told NEWS CENTER Maine. The two people who were injured were brought to a hospital,...
Jimmy Fallon Enjoys Take-out at Finn’s in Ellsworth
If you were in downtown Ellsworth Saturday night and thought you saw Jimmy Fallon, you did!. Jimmy Fallon and his wife stopped into Finn's Restaurant on Main Street for some take-out! While he was there he posed for photos with the staff. And even signed a few dollar bills for...
Gardiner murder suspect to appear in court Monday
GARDINER, Maine (WMTW) - Gregory Fisher is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday. Fisher, 52, was arrested and charged with murder Saturday after a body was found in South Gardiner Friday afternoon. Gardiner Police found a deceased male outside 16 Bartlett Street around 3:41 p.m. Friday. They...
A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Witches Ball is Happening in West Paris, Maine, This October
When most people think Halloween and movies, they typically think scary. But not all of the Halloween classics over the years are filled with gore. In fact, one of the most popular Halloween cult-classics of al-time is the movie Hocus Pocus. The movie takes place in New England and follows...
Jimmy Fallon Visits Bar Harbor For Some Lobster
The host of The Tonight Show took Downeast Maine by storm, over the weekend!. It's not unusual to have the occasional celebrity sighting around these parts, especially during the summer months, because if you think about it, Maine is the perfect getaway, right?. Imagine if you were just hanging out...
Police identify 1 of 2 teens suspected in South Portland carjacking
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- Police say they are still searching for two teenagers who escaped from escaped Long Creek Youth Development Center and carjacked a woman in South Portland. Police have now identified one of the suspects. Police say a woman was forcibly removed from her vehicle by 18-year-old Davyn...
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