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LCHA’s Preservation Party to celebrate local heritage with catered dinner and auction Sept. 8
Lincoln County can be justly proud of the people who have contributed to the rich and colorful history of this region. Evidence of this pride can be found in local historical societies like Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), whose members are passionate about maintaining important buildings and educating the public about our unique heritage.
Annual wildflower seed fundraiser begins
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce our autumn fundraiser - - native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the gaps. Whether you’re seeding a small space garden, filling in a side yard, or planting across acres of land, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution and supportive of pollinators.
MDI High School Football Coach’s Show – August 29 [VIDEO]
MDI High School Football Coach Mark Shields joined WDEA's Chris Popper for the weekly High School Football Coach's Show. Coach Shields talked about the controlled scrimmage on Monday, August 26th against Waterville, the week's practices and the end of double sessions and previewed the Bucksport-MDI exhibition game on Friday night, August 30th.
Was That A ‘Greys Anatomy’ Star Spotted Petting Goats At The Blue Hill Fair?
Some folks attending the Blue Hill Fair Thursday afternoon think they may have gotten a glimpse of a Grey's Anatomy star kidding around with some goats. And it wasn't Patrick Dempsey!. It appears that actor Jesse Williams, who plays the character Jackson Avery, may have been spotted in the livestock...
What happened after a dog ate rabies vaccine packets scattered in Houlton
HOULTON, Maine — Claude-E, a four-month old border collie, couldn’t resist the fishmeal coating pressed onto plastic packets he found scattered along a walkway in a downtown Houlton park on Aug. 21. “I was walking him up Derby Hill and along the path by the trees. I saw...
It’s Blueberry Pancake Time in Camden on Saturday Morning
The Camden Rotary Club will serve blueberry pancakes on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 7 to 10 a.m. on the Camden Public Landing as part of the annual Windjammer Festival. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast of plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and milk. Tickets are...
Work continues to bring clean drinking water to Houlton Mobile Home Park
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - With help from the Houlton Water Company, grant funding, and the park owner, progress has been made to bring clean drinking water to the Houlton Mobile Home park. “There were some challenges along the way to get this done,” says Greg Sherman, the general manager of...
Heads of the Harbor fundraiser begins Labor Day
In 2024 the National Institute of Cancer states there will be over 9,600 children of childhood cancer and that it continues to be one of the leading causes of deaths in children. Heads of the Harbor salon, at 52 Union Street in Boothbay Harbor is planning its second annual fundraiser...
NBA Teams Eyeing Tanking Strategy for Future Star Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg, the highly touted 17-year-old prospect from Newport, Maine, is poised to become a generational talent in the NBA, with many mock drafts projecting him as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As he prepares to start his freshman year at Duke University, his impressive performance against Team USA's Olympic stars has sparked discussions about tanking strategies among several NBA teams. Insiders suggest rebuilding teams, like the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, may consider tanking to enhance their lottery odds for Flagg. With scouts raving about his skills and demeanor, the anticipation surrounding Flagg’s career is palpable, and his influence is already being felt across the league.
City Council August 20 Meeting Summary
Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne explains how to access information about the proposed new fire stations. The Sanford City Council discussed the Nov. 5 fire station referendum, approved a public safety policy and heard updates on homeless encampments, public works projects and other city business at its Aug. 20 meeting. All councilors were present.
The Courageous Steps set to hold Inaugural Step Forward Gala
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Courageous Steps Project will hold its Inaugural Step Forward Gala on Saturday, October 5 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The event will last four hours and will feature dinner, silent auction, and live band. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Nokomis Golf Beats Erskine Academy 162 – 204
SJ Welch - 36 Caden Chretien - 41 Nokomis is now 2-0 on the year while Erskine Academy is 0-2. To report your fall sports, please send a email to Chris Popper. The 92.9 The Ticket High School Athlete of the Week will begin on September 2nd. We will take nominations for the week September 2 -7th. Please nominate a athlete by sending a email to Chris Popper.. In your nomination please include stats, the school and why they should be athlete of the week. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, September 8th, with voting taking place September 9th-12th with the winner of Week 1 being announced on September 13th.
Unions to host Labor Day events across Maine
Union members and other Maine workers can celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers this Labor Day at several events across the state this weekend. The events, hosted by the Maine AFL-CIO, include an afternoon barbecue on Sunday in Skowhegan and a breakfast on Monday in Portland, followed by an evening celebration in […]
York considers zoning change to bring more businesses to York Village
YORK (WGME) -- Buying Long Sands Beach won't be the only initiative on the York ballot this November. Voters will also consider a zoning change, which town leaders believe will help revitalize the York Village downtown district. The change would require any new development to include commercial space on the...
While an agency dawdles, a Machias dike remains crippled with winter storms approaching
One recent late August evening, a few tourists gathered on the deck of Helen’s Restaurant overlooking the Machias River. The summer holdouts tugged sweaters closer and steadied their glasses while trapping napkins that threatened to fly away. This time of year, the river’s susurrus breezes grow colder and lustier, as if crying out to Machias Bay and the open sea just around the bend.
Husson to welcome incoming class
BANGOR -- Husson University will be welcoming this year's incoming class and students back to campus this Sunday. According to a release from Husson University, the annual Welcome Weekend festivities that will coincide with residence hall move-ins are a meet and greet with Husson's new president and a formal Convocation ceremony.
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