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The ‘Hermon Summer Sizzler’ Is Back In August
An entire day of fun for everyone is coming to Hermon!. The Summer of 2024 will be a memory before you know it, so get out an enjoy an annual 13-hour event that is a real crowd pleaser. If your kids have been complaining about how there is “nothing to...
Maine aviation "legend" remembered by friends and family
FALMOUTH, Maine — Family and friends gathered today in Falmouth to celebrate the life of Allyn "AJ" Caruso, who devoted his life to aviation in Maine. Caruso passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 back in March. At just 19-years-old, Caruso began flying for Bar Harbor Airlines. He...
Black Bears Add 10 to Roster
ORONO, Maine – On the heels of the program's 19th berth in the NCAA tournament, the University of Maine men's ice hockey team has announced 10 newcomers ahead of the 2024-25 season. There are six forwards, two defensemen and two goaltenders among the newcomers. #7 | Brian Morse. D...
Off-Duty Maine Cop Excitedly Captures Video of Massive Humpback Whale
Maine is known for its oceanic wonders and nautical beauty. If you’re lucky enough to live here and see the underwater creatures, it’s breathtaking. The Kittery Police Department posted a video on their Facebook page that's incredibly cool. Watching the magic of a whale will never get old.
Get Ready for a Hefty Spike in Your Maine CMP Bill This Month
Starting this month, we’re going to see another increase on another bill that we don’t want, but it’s gonna happen anyway. Here's the scoop. Beloved customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) will see an average increase of $15.56 per month on bills, according to Central Maine, which is a 12.6% rise.
Multi-hundred million dollar Penobscot River cleanup begins
The court-appointed trustee, Greenfields, directing work to remediate mercury in the Penobscot River Estuary announced in late June that 13 Beneficial Environmental Projects (BEPs) will receive funding to begin delivering tangible benefits to affected communities and ecosystems. The projects will begin to fulfill a 2022 settlement in which a federal judge approved a multi-hundred million dollar clean-up and restoration for the estuary, according to a news release from the Maine People’s Alliance.
Track worker injured in Speedway 95 collision
HERMON -- A track worker was sent flying into the infield after being hit on the track yesterday at Speedway 95 during races. A spectator caught a video of what appears to be a yellow flag being waved, followed by an employee driving onto the track in a four-wheeler, in the immediate path of an oncoming race car.
Speedway 95 – Sunday July 7th [RESULTS]
Here are the results from racing at Speedway 95 in Hermon, on Sunday, July 7th. Jordan Pearson of Thorndike continued his domination of the Casella Waste Systems Street Stocks at Speedway 95 as he took the lead in the 35 lap feature from Garett Hayman of Milford on lap 9 and continued to the checkers. Hayman won his qualifier earlier in the afternoon and started the feature on the pole. After Pearson made the pass, Hayman stayed in the second spot, fighting off a hard challenge from Steve Kimball of Holden following a late race caution. Kimball finished third, with Doug Day of Glenburn and Ryan Robinson of Clinton rounding out the top five. The special 35 lap event paid Pearson $700.00 to win. Hayman collected $450 for his second place effort, with Kimball pocketing $275 for third. King’s Concessions of Speedway 95 added to the purse, boosting the 4th through 9th spots by $50.00 each.
Winterport Marketplace hosts 1st Christmas in July sale
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -The Winterport Marketplace is holding its first annual Christmas in July sale this week. Customers can come in and shop discounted Christmas items ranging from a Santa bust to ornaments. Although the event ends tomorrow, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day...
Heart of Ellsworth Applies to be Maine's next Main Street America Community
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - The number of tourists heading to Hancock County has increased since the pandemic and Ellsworth aims to grow their reputation as a destination as they apply for Main Street America accreditation and a new grant. “Heart of Ellsworth is a nonprofit that supports the city via...
Students from Greenland come to Maine to learn about hospitality amid rise in US visitors
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland is no stranger to visitors and immigrants from across the world. Above State Street, which cuts through the city's spacious Deering Oaks Park, city staff welcomed July by hanging a row of flags from scores of nations as a welcome to the bustling summer traffic coming off Interstate 295.
Maine deputy charged with domestic violence after allegedly firing shot into ground
POLAND (WGME) -- A Cumberland County deputy is facing domestic violence charges after firing a shot into the ground in Poland. The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office says Brian Smith fired a gun into the ground in Poland on Sunday. The sheriff's office responded to the scene and said he was...
Southport selectmen set special town meeting for July 24
Southport residents will decide whether to adopt two ordinances during a July 24 special town meeting. Selectmen approved the special town meeting during their July 3 regular meeting. One proposed ordinance deals with implementing housing goals established by LD 2003. In 2022, Gov. Janet Mills signed the legislation establishing statewide and regional housing production goals and a municipal role in achieving those goals. The law imposes density and other requirements for affordable housing developments that preempt inconsistent municipal regulations. It requires municipalities to allow up to four dwelling units on each lot where housing is allowed, depending upon the lot and whether it contains an existing dwelling. It also requires municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units in any area where housing is permitted and comply with certain accessory dwelling unit requirements.
Ellsworth Concert Band to Perform Free Concerts Wednesday Nights July 10-August 14
The Ellsworth Concert Band will perform every Wednesday night for FREE at Harbor Park on the Ellsworth Waterfront July 10 - August 14. Set-up and practice is from 6 pm. to 7 p.m. with the concerts taking place from 7 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, bug...
Long-delayed hydro project to deliver power to New England progressing
PORTLAND, Maine: Workers are making significant progress on a long-delayed project to deliver Canadian hydropower-generated electricity to 1 million homes in New England. The project, known as the New England Clean Energy Connect, has been a subject of fierce debate and legal battles. According to a report filed with state...
Biddeford clears encampment as city's public camping ban goes into effect
BIDDEFORD, Maine — Liz Levan isn't running from anything, but she said the way she is being treated makes her feel like a fugitive. "I don't want to get arrested just for trying to survive," she said. "You know what I mean?" Levan said she was evicted from her...
Ricker trustees award $275,000 in scholarships to county graduates
HOULTON, Maine — The Ricker College Board of Trustees held its annual meeting on May 19 at Houlton Regional Hospital with Chair Leigh Cummings presiding. According to Gary Bossie, executive director of the scholarship program, there are currently 137 in-college students receiving scholarships from the board. These are $2,000 scholarships which are renewable annually. The cost to the trustees for the 2024 academic year was $253,000 sent to colleges mostly in New England. All of these students are Aroostook or Washington County high school graduates.
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