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Annual motorcycle and Jeep ride raises money for men’s mental health awareness
WELLS, Maine — Saturday was the second annual motorcycle and Jeep ride held by Stay; For Life, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Kickstands were up at 10:30 a.m. at Trailblazers Family Club in Wells, and the group headed out for...
Lobster boat racers throng Stonington
Every race in the 2024 Maine Lobster Boat Racing circuit has produced more entries than came to the starting line in 2023, even Bass Harbor that was hit with pouring rain and fog . But the July 14 races at Stonington topped them all when 112 boats signed up to race; that's 37 more boats than the 75 that raced a vear ago.
Bus Service Detour – Tuesday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION BUSES WILL TURN LEFT FROM HENLEY/PREBLE ST TO HIGH ST, AND LEFT ON SAWYER ST. PLEASE BOARD BUSES AT PREBLE AND HIGH ST OR SAWYER AND HIGH STREET. CALL THE BUS OFFICE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: 207-767-5556.
Review: Into the Land of Magic: MSMT Presents THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER
What could be more enticing to youngsters than Christmas that comes early? This summer Maine State Music Theatre invites families to experience Christmas in July at the Pickard Theater and to share the magic of a musical never before presented here in Brunswick: Robin and Clark’s THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER. Twinkling lights, myriads of trees, a market filled with goodies, and even a hint of snow …. all join forces to create an immersive experience for the Theatre for Young Audiences series. While Robin and Clark’s musical version of the Nutcracker story has been a Christmas staple for years in cities like Chicago and Lancaster, PA, it has not been presented here in Maine until now. But after this debut series of performances, one can only hope it will become a new Maine tradition.
First responders in Harrison save unconscious woman in heroic roadside CPR effort
HARRISON (WGME) -- In the right place at the right time. That's how Cumberland County Sheriff's deputies describe a life-saving effort Saturday morning in Harrison. Cumberland County Patrol Lieutenant Jim Estabrook says they were responding to a shooting in Harrison early Saturday morning. While Cumberland County deputies were investigating that...
Dozens of Maine waterfront businesses get money to rebuild from devastating winter storms
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is providing more than $21 million in grants to help dozens of waterfront communities rebuild from a series of devastating storms this past winter. The storms brought flooding, damage and power outages to the Northeast, and were particularly damaging to coastal areas in Maine...
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Transport of Transformer Through Maine Could Turn Your 5-Minute Commute Into an Hour
Even though some parts of Maine see a temporary increase in traffic during the height of tourist season, the state has very few issues with traffic, for the most part. This is especially true when compared to places like New York, Massachusetts, and California. Over the next month, some people...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Maine State Police trooper injured in crash
BIDDEFORD -- A Maine State Trooper was hospitalized Saturday after police say his vehicle was struck by another vehicle during a traffic stop. A Maine State Police spokesperson says Trooper Patrick Flanagan was on a traffic stop at mile marker 32 southbound on the turnpike in Biddeford when his cruiser was rear-ended by another vehicle.
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Antique truck show displays rigs of all shapes and sizes
OWLS HEAD, Maine — One of Owls Head Transportation Museum’s many annual traditions, dozens of collectors showed off their prized pieces at the antique truck show. There was a wide variety in the types of trucks present, all of different sizes, shapes and conditions. "On events like this...
MDI’s Spencer Laurendeau Makes TD Catch in Shrine Football Game
Playing in his last career high school football game, MDI's Spencer Laurendeau hauled in a pass for a touchdown, in the 34th Annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Football Game. Laurendeau, playing for the East, caught a pass with 54 seconds left in t he 1st half from Wyatt Rayfield of Foxcroft Academy in the end zone on a jump ball wrestling it from the defender..
Lifeguard chairs in Kennebunk damaged in apparent vandalism 'unsafe' for use
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Officials in Kennebunk are investigating after two lifeguard chairs were recently damaged in a vandalism incident, resulting in a public safety issue for beachgoers. Kennebunk Fire-Rescue posted on social media Saturday morning saying two lifeguard chairs had been "damaged to the point that they are unsafe"...
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