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Fisherman recalls 'worst nightmare' after crew of six escape boat fire
PORTLAND, Maine — A fisherman from Maine said he is lucky to be alive after the boat he was working on caught fire off the coast of New Hampshire last weekend. Steve Ames of Westbrook is one of six people rescued Sunday night by the U.S. Coast Guard near Portsmouth. The Coast Guard said it responded to a mayday call just before 9 p.m.
Community Calendar: Aug. 17-25, 2024
Yoga at the Orchards, 8-9 am, McDougal Orchards, 201 Hanson Ridge Rd., Springvale. Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Maine Senior Games-Cornhole, 9:30 am, Sanford-Springvale YMCA, 1 Emile Levasseur Dr. Corner Cupboard, 10 am-noon, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St. Safe Sitter babysitting class,...
Westbrook police locate stolen vehicle in Portland, arrest additional suspect
WESTBROOK — The Westbrook Police Department has successfully located a stolen vehicle in Portland and apprehended an additional suspect, following an assault incident on Main Street earlier today. Earlier, authorities had issued a public appeal to help find the vehicle, which was described as having blotchy red spray paint...
AOS 91, Ellsworth, RSU 24 and Bucksport School Job Openings
The start of the 2024-25 school year is right around the corner, and there are still plenty of job openings in AOS 91 (MDI), Ellsworth, RSU 24 (Sumner) and Bucksport school districts. Two of the most common openings are Ed Techs and School Bus Drivers! If you are interested in...
Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
Deal With It Roman conquers the Skowhegan State Fair
Skowhegan, ME — Deal With It Roman (1:55.1-$30.40) reached speeds unknown on Wednesday (Aug. 14) at the Skowhegan State Fair as he shaved nearly two seconds off his previous lifetime best while scorching the “Skow-Town” oval with the capable hands of driver Aaron Hall holding the lines.
‘Art for Art’s Sake’ Aug. 23-25
The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously provided just the right space for this show, Art For Art’s Sake. This year opening is Friday,...
Jurassic Quest begins Friday in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jurassic Quest is North America’s biggest dinosaur event and it is now in Bangor. The event is taking place at the Cross Insurance Center from Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticks are on the move. This UMaine study could pinpoint the reason why.
ORONO, Maine — Ticks carrying diseases are moving farther north and west every year, reaching into new areas of Maine. Scientists want to learn how the weather and wildlife on the move impact deer tick populations and the health risks to people. Deer ticks carry several pathogens that cause diseases, including Lyme.
Bangor Public Works falls behind on road painting
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Public Works is running behind on their pavement painting. As paint needs to be reapplied after every winter, Public Works has been working during the dry times. The project was divided between two contractors. One was responsible for line work, covering road lines and and...
More Performances Are Coming to Brewer, Maine
It has been approved! Early this week, the city of Brewer approved of a $265,000 contract to build an amphitheater style venue at the 4-acre Indian Trail Park. As reported by bangordailynews.com, the plan is to add granite seating, stairs, and a paved access ramp. The Indian Trail Park area...
Cancer nonprofit lights up Rt. 1A, donated by local business
HOLDEN, Maine (WABI) - A new addition to a Holden nonprofit aimed to aid cancer patients is hoping to be a beacon of light, literally and figuratively!. Light ME Up, a permanent outdoor lighting company, came to Sarah’s House Thursday to install strings of lights around the house. The...
Bangor public bathrooms to be returned
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The public bathrooms recently installed in Bangor parks will have to be returned. The restrooms are at Broad Street, Cascade Park, Abbott Square, and Coe Park. Bangor Parks and Recreation has received comments and concerns from staff and residents. Parks and Rec conducted an inspection of...
Can You Help? List of 35 Unsolved Missing Persons Cases in Maine
The Maine State Police have a list of 35 individuals who have gone missing since 1964. Each name on this list represents a person whose disappearance has left a void in the lives of their families and communities. These cases remain unsolved, and the hope of finding answers still burns brightly for those left behind.
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