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York leader says he'll resign if problems on beach aren't addressed
YORK (WGME) -- Drinking on the beach, many have done it, but one York leader thinks it's gone too far and is raising the alarm. Unless something changes, he says he's willing to resign over it. Jeffrey Patten has long overseen the lifeguards in town and is worried about their...
Wells High School Band Boosters president receives top volunteer award
WELLS, Maine — The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District recently named Bill Washburn its "Exemplary Volunteer of the Year" for the 2023-24 school year. This award was presented to Washburn on June 6 at an annual luncheon that honors the work of school volunteers in the district. Washburn was recognized...
Edgecomb Shop Crawl July 27
Edgecomb’s 250th Birthday Committee has arranged a self-guided Shop Crawl to celebrate Edgecomb’s creative artisans and the extraordinary handcrafted work they produce. On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., the public is invited to visit Open Houses at selected shops and artisans’ studios—each showcasing exceptional handcrafted work that is produced onsite.
Augusta child care center scales back hours due to extreme heat
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is once again experiencing high temperatures and humidity, causing the city of Augusta's child care center to scale back its hours due to safety concerns. It's director, Bethany Sproul-Lebrun, said staff haven't been able to keep temperatures inside the classrooms below 80 degrees, so the...
Portland councilors to hear from public as debate over hazard pay continues
PORTLAND, Maine — "We already operate on a really tight margin," Tamara Gallagher, owner of The Growing Tree Childcare, said. She said that margin is so tight, the center had to close temporarily over the winter after a series of storms, but not because of the weather. "There was...
Marine patrol make heartbreaking discovery after locating missing whale: 'It's the reality … of what these whales face'
"It's unfortunate that a lot of whales do become entangled multiple times in their lives." Scientists in Maine had enjoyed the familiar sight of a local humpback whale affectionately known as "Chunk" — so-called for a chunk missing from her dorsal fin. But sadly, Chunk was removed from the water last month after suffering fatal injuries from a fishing net.
Foodborne Illnesses Tend to Increase in the Summer
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - According to the US Department of Agriculture, foodborne illnesses tend to increase in the summer. In this week’s Medical Monday, we talk about some of the causes and preventions to keep those illnesses at bay during these warmer months. With the summer here, many...
Down East Showdown Recap and Winners
This past weekend, Bucksport Recreation/YMCA hosted the 3rd annual Down East Showdown in efforts to raise money for youth scholarships and Bucksport youth basketball. There were 16 teams representing 14 schools (two schools entered two teams) from as north as Presque Isle to as south as Portland for a weekend of competitive fun basketball. Although it was hot, the gym floors held up fabulously thanks to the teamwork between the YMCA and RSU 25.
Houlton International Food Festival triples funds raised
HOULTON, Maine – The Rotary’s third annual International Food Festival raised nearly $5,000 this year, according to Ruba Haddad, who chaired the event. “In the last two years we raised almost $1,500, so we tripled that and a little bit more,” she said on Monday night. The...
Sheriff’s office dispatch center move proceeding
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building is currently proceeding. “The dispatch project is coming...
Bangor Broadway southbound on and off ramp closing Wednesday night
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Broadway southbound on and off ramps in Bangor will be closed Wednesday night as part of the ongoing bridge project. City officials say the ramps will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for striping operations. Traffic heading southbound on I-95 in that area...
Free car seat safety check event in Bangor Thursday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Did you know more than 90% of Maine children are not as safe as they could be in their car seats? That’s according to Safe Kids Maine. Luckily, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety can help. They’re hosting a free seat check on Thursday from...
Williams Family Farm ready to offer delicious wild blueberries and more this season
CLIFTON, Maine (WABI) - The Williams Family Farm in Clifton is open for the blueberry season sharing what drove the family name for years, wild blueberries. “We’re looking forward to a drier season than last year that’s for sure, but it’s been hot, and they are a little bit ready earlier than they normally are,” said Eileen Williams, the owner of Williams Family Farm.
Old Town, Orono firefighters team up with Maine football summer training
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - There was a new spin on summer morning workouts for the Maine football team. The Old Town and Orono Fire Departments showed up to train with the Black Bears in a way only they could. The team worked together to pull a fire truck from the...
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra Set To Take Us To A Galaxy Far Far Away…
Music makes most things better, in my experience, especially when it comes to films. The right score can take an ordinary movie and launch it out of this world. Take composer John Williams, for instance. He has created music for some of the most iconic movies in the world, and in doing so, helped burn them into the consciousness of anyone who's ever seen them.
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
Police warn residents about scammers posing as law enforcement
BANGOR -- The Bangor Police Department is warning the public once again to be on alert for scammers posing as law enforcement. Sgt. Jason McAmbley says this past weekend, two Bangor residents told police they'd received calls from someone who claimed to be a sheriff's deputy. The residents reported the...
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