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Houlton woman wins $1,000 karaoke showdown
HOULTON, Maine — Houlton resident Danielle Lane captured the $1,000 Karaoke Showdown prize on Wednesday night at the Temple Theater in downtown Houlton. “We’re going to Disney baby,” Lane called out into the crowd as she was awarded her prize. One of 12 contenders tasked with singing...
A remembrance of Charlie Howard to be held on Sunday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Sunday marks 40 years since a Bangor man was killed because he was gay. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor will hold a remembrance service for Charlie Howard at 10am at 120 Park Street in Bangor. After the service, those taking part will walk to the...
Racing remains at forefront for Windham’s Derek Kneeland
For Windham auto racer Derek Kneeland, the only way to define your limits is by going beyond them. Kneeland, 38, continues to be a busy man in auto racing this year, trying to find time to race his own car at local tracks, driving part-time for Mike Bryant Racing in super late model select events, and serving as a spotter for Kyle Busch, Austin Hill xfinity, Nick Sanchez trucks in NASCAR events.
St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival Still Sweet in 70th Year
Away from the bustle of Wiscasset’s Main Street, tourists and locals alike braved the threat of rain to celebrate the 70th annual Strawberry Festival, held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 29. “It is a family-friendly opportunity, a throwback to simpler times, for festival-goers to mingle...
Portland dazzles with festive Fourth of July celebrations on Eastern Prom
PORTLAND (WGME) - Lots of people were celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday in Vacationland!. There were parades and events across the state and of course lots of fireworks. And hundreds of people marked the holiday in Portland. “We used to do festivals like this when I was growing...
Bath marks 50th Heritage Days with parade, carnival, and waterfront music
BATH (WGME) - A milestone celebration is going on in Bath on this 4th of July, the 50th anniversary of Bath Heritage Days. The entire city was buzzing with activity today from a parade to an all-day carnival and strawberry shortcake social in the park. Thousands of people turned out...
Mount Desert Island YMCA hosts craft fair fundraiser
BAR HARBOR -- The Mount Desert Island YMCA is honoring its 125th year in operation, and held a 4th of July craft fair that was part fundraiser and part celebration. The event featured vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, trinkets, art and more, allowing small businesses to shine while supporting a community pillar. The funds raised will help to keep swim lessons free for area children.
The Elks Host 4th of July in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Folks in Presque Isle were enjoying some Fourth of July activities outside, thanks to the Presque Isle Elks Lodge. The Elks Lodge held their 18th annual July 4th Community Celebration. This event originally started back in 2006 because Elk members, Dana Dickson and Alan Harding, noticed a lack of events going on in the city during this holiday.
Limestone reschedules fireworks but hundreds enjoy patriotic parade
LIMESTONE, Maine — Limestone’s Fourth of July events got off to a rocky start Wednesday night when a fireworks technician was injured just before 9 p.m. While setting up the show, a fireworks technician suffered injuries after several fireworks were accidentally set off near the chosen site at Grand Falls Road, said Michelle Albert, president of the Limestone Chamber of Commerce, who organizes the annual Fourth events.
Kids recite Pledge of Allegiance for free scoop of their favorite ice cream flavor
SANFORD, Maine — This Fourth of July, children and families are celebrating the holiday in the sweetest way possible—by indulging in ice cream and other delightful treats. Two shops in Maine are making a special effort to create memorable experiences for their young customers. At Shain's of Maine,...
Independence Day from the state capital
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Maine’s capital city hosted its annual July 4th celebration starting with a parade through the city. Thousands of people lined the route. Beginning at the State House, the parade made its way through the streets, ending at Old Fort Western. The parade featured superheroes, go-karts, and dance routines.
Bangor Municipal Golf Course holds inaugural Hankapalooza
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Municipal Golf Course hosted its first-ever Hankapalooza holiday celebration for the whole family. The free day on the course provided a putt-putt area, a chipping station to hit the ball into Hank the Hippo’s mouth, and a long drive contest for kids 14 and under.
Bar Harbor celebrates Independence Day
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - People from all over the country made Bar Harbor their destination for Independence Day. ”We come every year for a lot of years, for 40 or so, and we enjoy the area, the people, the fresh air, all that good stuff,” said Robert Berg, visiting from Corinna.
Houlton’s Midnight Madness draws 7,000
HOULTON, Maine — It was a Midnight Madness extravaganza of glitz, scents, food, music and neon-lighted bubble shooters as 7,000 people packed into several blocks on Houlton’s historic downtown square on Wednesday night. The annual town event that draws thousands, many returning home for the July 4 holiday,...
Low utility line limits access to driveways in Saco neighborhood, I-Team helps get answers
SACO, Maine (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is getting results for a neighborhood in Saco that's been dealing with sagging utility lines impacting access to driveways. The lines, which measure less than than 10 feet off the ground, have left delivery trucks and emergency vehicles unable to go underneath. "As...
Doiron scores $40,000 bounty in inaugural PASS Celebration of America 300
Over the offseason, Joey Doiron told car owner Peter Petit that he wanted to win at least one of the Northeast’s marquee Super Late Model shows. So far, he’s two for two. Doiron played pit strategy to perfection and survived a late bump from Derek Griffith to claim victory in the inaugural All That’s Metal Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway, the seventh race of the Pro All Stars Series North schedule.
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