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Little League ends next week
The Mapleton Little League has one week left of its regular season. Thursday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m., Langley’s Team will play Mapleton Oil. Monday at 5:30 p.m., it’s Buck Construction vs. SMO and Buck Farms vs. Porter Farms, while Mapleton Lions Club plays Mapleton Oil. The 5:30 p.m. game for Tuesday will be Buck Farms vs. Langley’s Team while Porter Farms will practice at 6 p.m. on the right field.
Variably Cloudy & Humid Today, Widely Scattered Showers & T’storms Possible
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Low pressure... in the upper levels of the atmosphere... will move along the Maine/Quebec border this morning then to our north this afternoon and evening. This will keep us under mostly cloudy skies with some breaks of sun possible late morning through the afternoon. Widely scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible at any point throughout the day. Rainfall could be heavy in any showers and thunderstorms and thunderstorms could also produce gusty winds and small hail. It’ll be humid with dew points climbing to the upper 60s to low 70s. Temperatures this afternoon will be near or a bit above 70° along the coast and mid-70s to near 80° elsewhere. Any lingering showers and thunderstorms will move out early tonight as the upper low moves away followed by partly to mostly cloudy skies and patchy fog for the remainder of the night. It’ll be warm and humid tonight with lows in the mid-60s to near 70°.
Volunteers Are Going Door to Door in Central Maine Teaching Residents to Use Narcan
Over the last couple of decades, the work it takes to keep drugs off the streets of Maine has likely tripled. It's no secret that the drug epidemic has reached a fever pitch, not just here in Maine, but all around the country. And now, local police departments, drug enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices and state police units are working overtime to try and curb the drugs that have flooded our towns.
Two of Maine’s congressional races will use ranked-choice voting in November
Two of the three congressional races on Maine ballots in November will use ranked-choice voting, which has impacted the outcome of some recent elections. Last week, the Department of the Secretary of State released an updated list of general candidates for all races, except for the presidency. The list included an independent candidate running for […]
Should This Maine Railroad Corridor Be Converted to a Recreational Trail?
The MaineDOT is asking towns from Standish over to Fryeburg for their opinions on a proposed conversion of a 31-mile section of the inactive Mountain Division Rail Corridor, to an interim use, off-road, shared-use path. The 31-mile section of the Mountain Divisio targeted for conversion runs from Johnson Field in...
Unsettled weather pattern disrupts 'perfect' stretch
PORTLAND, Maine — They say "comparison is the thief of joy"—but it's also human nature. Like, I think I'm pretty good-looking until I have to shoot a promo standing next to Todd "Dorian Gray" Gutner. But I digress. My point is this stretch of unsettled weather wouldn't seem...
Rock Coast Networkers redevelops into Rock Coast Entrepreneurs
“In a bold move to adapt to the evolving needs of entrepreneurs, the Rock Coast Networkers, after nearly 20 years of service, voted in February 2024 to sunset their organization,” said Chris Austin, president of Rock Coast Entrepreneurs, in a news release. They have redeveloped it into Rock Coast...
US Navy Christens the Future USS Patrick Gallagher
The U.S. Navy christened the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), during a ceremony on July 27, in Bath, Maine. The ship, built at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, is the last of the Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyers. The shipbuilder was awarded the contract for Patrick Gallagher...
Two men facing charges following shooting in Dedham
DEDHAM, Maine (WABI) - Two men are facing charges after a man told police they shot at him late Sunday night in Dedham and then drove off. The Hancock County Sheriff’s office says 28-year-old Michael Jeane of Hermon and 41-year-old Todd Lawrence of Levant were found soon after in Dedham.
EAAA’s Durgin Center working to provide opportunities for older community members
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - July is social wellness month. A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) points out that more than a third of adults aged 45 and older feel lonely. And nearly one-fourth of adults aged 65 and older are considered to be socially...
Bangor State Fair is back for 175th year
BANGOR, Maine — A Maine tradition dating back to 1849 kicked off in Bangor this weekend. The Bangor State Fair, one of the oldest fairs in the country, has returned to Bass Park and the Cross Insurance Center, showcasing agriculture and livestock as well as plenty of entertainment. Rides,...
Major Changes Coming to New Balance’s Operations in Central Maine
Not only is New Balance one of the most recognizable footwear brands in the country, the company is also one of the largest employers in Central Maine. Now, big changes could be coming to the company's Central Maine operations. New Balance in Skowhegan, Maine. In December of 2022, it was...
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