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Bigelow celebrates 50th anniversary with return of Café Sci series
Few people are as uniquely positioned to tell the story of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences’ (BLOS) first 50 years as Dr. Barney Balch, and on July 16, to a crowd of about 160 at the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor, he did. Combining his personal history with the laboratory and research gleaned from 50 years’ worth of Bigelow annual reports, Balch inaugurated the 2024 Café Sci series with a look back on Bigelow’s legacy in “Celebrating the Past, Solving for the Future.”
Time Running Out: Bid It to Win It Online Maine Auction Ends Today, July 19
Make sure you go and bid on the items in our online auction before time runs out. You could save so much money in scoring these premium items. Need a reminder on what is up for bid? Let's break it down for you. The Bid It to Win It auction...
LOVE OUR LOCALS “LOL” THIS SUNDAY WITH BOOGIE2SHOOZ FROM 3-6PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET
Every Sunday afternoon Smuggler’s Cove Inn and 727 Ocean /Sunset Bar share the love with local residents by offering great entertainment, hand crafted cocktails, a spectacular sunset and a discount for being a local! This week local favorites BOOGIE2SHOOZ will serve up some local love between 3-6PM, For more information call 207-633-2800. www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Two Infants & Three Adults Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine
Two infants and three adults were injured Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route One and Montsweag Road in Woolwich. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office said Delores Lake from Woolwich was trying to make a turn onto Route One and “pulled out into the path” of another vehicle driven by Jennifer Therrien from Lisbon.
Main Street to Close for Car Show
Downtown Sanford will be hopping next Friday night, July 26, with the sounds of Doo-wop, the aroma of barbecue and the flash of chrome. More than 100 vintage cars are expected to line Main Street for Cruising with Friends, a car show organized by Friends of Downtown. Main Street between Washington Street and Winter Street will be closed to car traffic from 4 to 8 pm. A food court will be set up at Main Street Marketplace.
$10K donated to Finding Our Voices in Westbrook Strong 5k
Finding Our Voices was awarded $10,000 at the Westbrook Strong 5k by Laurie and Gary Rairdon who started the race event 11 years ago to commemorate their son who was killed in domestic violence. Five hundred runners and walkers including many children as well as dogs gathered at Riverbank Park...
Kennebunkport officials say don't swim at Colony Beach due to elevated levels of bacteria
Officials are warning residents and visitors to stay out of the water at Colony Beach in Kennebunkport near the mouth of the Kennebunk River. The town says test results from Wednesday showed an elevated level of bacteria in the water. They tested again on Thursday and will have those results on Friday.
Run & Party For a Cause This Weekend in Augusta w/ Kelly’s Cause For Brain Tumors
One of my favorite things that I do in my 'spare' time is taking part in a committee-member role on Kelly's Cause For Brain Tumors. Kelly Theberge has been a wonderful friend of mine for more than 300 years, and I love being part of her wonderful cause. This year, our 5K after party will be taking place at Westernview Golf Club from 1-5.
24-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 24-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday evening after a motorcycle crash with a car on Alfred road in Arundel. The York County Sheriff’s Office said a motorcyclist from Lyman collided with a woman from Alfred after she pulled out into traffic in front him. Names were not released.
Time Running Out: Bid It to Win It Online Maine Auction Ends Today, July 19
Make sure you go and bid on the items in our online auction before time runs out. You could save so much money in scoring these premium items. Need a reminder on what is up for bid? Let's break it down for you. The Bid It to Win It auction...
Here Are The States Sending The Most People to Maine
When it comes to Maine, we're one of the lowest populated states based on our massive land mass, according to Maine.Gov. However, in recent years, people from all around the country are flocking to Maine to escape big city livin'. Many people are looking to get away from traffic, crime...
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