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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...
Blue Hill Fair returns this Labor Day weekend
BLUE HILL, Maine (WABI) - The Blue Hill Fair has returned for another summer!. The over 100-year-old country fair has been dubbed “the Labor Day tradition in Downeast Maine” by organizers. Running through this weekend into Labor Day, there’s plenty to see and do!. Fun rides, a...
Over 5000 Trash Bins Are Coming to Windham, Maine Residents With More on the Way
In November of 2022, the Windham, Maine Town Council voted unanimously to an agreement with Casella Waste to switch to an automated trash collection system, which means that residents would no longer need to bag their trash in blue bags purchased at local stores or the Windham Town Office. Casella...
Fort Kent's former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault returning to racing
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Fort Kent native and former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault is returning to racing during the Pro All Star Series 400 at Oxford Plains Speedway during the weekend of Oct. 19-20. He’s got a mission to raise money for those affected by last October’s Lewiston tragedy.
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.
Ashland Resident Steps Up As Interim Town Manager
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Ashland has named an interim town Manager to replace Cyr Martin who stepped down earlier this month. Chelsea Stratton, a resident of Ashland, has stepped up until a more long-term town manager can be found. Chelsea Stratton has been Ashland’s Interim Town Manager since August 6th working with the previous town manager, Cyr Martin, for the first few days to get a better feel for her new role.
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...
Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2024
Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Ride For Mercy, 10:30 am, Mercy Chapel, 1861 Main St. Maine Attraction Labor Day Water Ski Show, 4 pm, Number One Pond, River St. Salvation Army Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, Salvation Army of Sanford, 871 Main St. Family Story...
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.
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