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Bayside more accessible for Opportunity Alliance’s busy teen and 'women, infants and children' programming
The Opportunity Alliance moved two of its busiest programs from 190 Lancaster St. just down the road to 175 Lancaster St. in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood. “We liked the other space. It just wasn’t as accessible,” said Anna Bullett, director of the nonprofit's Women, Infants and Children program.
Skowhegan field hockey reloads with three returning starters
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - Skowhegan field hockey is back for another chase at a state championship. The River Hawks fell just short of yet another crown with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Cheverus Stags. This year’s team returns three starters, so there will be spots up for...
Lawrence football returns to state championship chase
FAIRFIELD, Maine (WABI) - The Lawrence Bulldogs are back on the football field after last year’s Class B North Championship run. Of course, making it to the state title game isn’t satisfying enough for this returning group. The Dogs are driven to win it all this year after...
Cori Celebrates National Radio Day with look at her past 24 years in the biz
In honor of National Radio Day, let me take you on a little trip down memory lane on what I call "Cori's Radio Adventure" because that's truly what it's been!. As you'll see, from some of the pictures and descriptions below, I've had the honor of working with some really great folks, while on this long, strange trip!
Major Traffic Change Coming to Western Avenue in Augusta, Maine, This Fall
A major Western Avenue construction project, slated to start in November, will cause significant traffic issues. Fortunately, those issues will be temporary. According to the KJ, the replacement of a bridge over I-95 will ramp up this fall. The replacement of the bridge, which the article refers to as the Western Avenue Bridge, will take about a year and cost nearly $31 million.
Midcoast Conservancy conserves land in Edgecomb
Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to have conserved “Singing Cove”, 67 acres of undeveloped land north of Mill Rd in Edgecomb. The property consists of salt marsh, mudflats, freshwater wetlands and uplands in the Upper Sheepscot River watershed, home to federally endangered Atlantic Salmon. In an act of generosity and environmental stewardship, landowner Grace Goldberg sold this beautiful and ecologically significant property to Midcoast Conservancy as a charitable bargain sale, driven by her desire to see this beautiful land conserved for future generations.
Maine delegation joins Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — TheDemocratic National Convention gets underway Monday in Chicago, and delegates from across the country are gathering. That includes 32 delegates and two alternates from Maine. Maine's delegation includes Gov. Janet Mills, who will take part in a Women's Governor panel on Wednesday. Many members of the delegation started arriving in Chicago over the weekend.
Here’s All the Maine and New Hampshire People Who Have Played on ‘Survivor’
It's wild to think "Survivor" has been on TV screens for nearly 25 years and almost 50 seasons. The reality game show that started in May 2000 (how old were you?!) was a ratings hit from the jump and is still drawing in millions of viewers in its newest seasons.
Air conditioners help alleviate effects of climate change but also contribute to it
PORTLAND, Maine — Summers in Maine are getting warmer because of climate change. Of course, we aren't alone in that trend. As global temperatures increase because of carbon emissions, the warmest months of the year are tipping into the extreme in many parts of the world. That trend has...
Maine Community Group Reports Surge in Coyote & Bobcat Daytime Sightings
I know what you’re thinking: “We’re in Maine, of course we’re going to see and hear bobcats and coyotes!”. You’re right. But recently, one Maine town has seen more during the day than usual. The Greene Village Facebook Group has actively spotted coyotes and bobcats, and are sharing the animals' locations with residents.
Rev. Sandy Daly at Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point Aug. 25
The Rev. Sandy Daly will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 25, the last service of the 2024 season. Jim Swist will service as organist. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!. Rev. Daly earned her undergraduate degree in transpersonal psychology...
Cascade of flowers at Aug. 29 Wiscasset Art Walk
Chicken wire, sticks, and dried hydrangeas, put to an artful purpose, are the tools of the trade for dried floral designer Maria Salcines. During Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m., Salcines will install a cascading arrangement of dried florals in Wiscasset Village. Although much planning will have gone into the presentation, Salcines will be improvising the installation throughout the evening. Visitors are welcome to stop by to watch, ask and enjoy.
After months of intense hearings, final report on Lewiston mass shooting to be released
A special commission tasked with investigating the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history is slated to release its findings on Tuesday after months of emotional, often tearful, public hearings. Maine Gov. Janet Mills assembled the independent commission in the wake of the Oct. 25 mass shooting, carried out by an Army reservist, that killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar and grill in Lewiston. The commission first met nine months ago and has held numerous hearings with victims’ families, law enforcement, Army personnel and others. The commission is holding a news conference about the release of the report at Lewiston City Hall at 11 a.m.
PFAS-laden firefighting foam spill reinvigorates calls for proactive government response
An unintentional discharge of firefighting foam containing high levels of toxic forever chemicals at the Brunswick Executive Airport on Monday has prompted state legislators to call on the governor to immediately overhaul how the state handles this material, which is housed at military bases and fire departments across the state. “This is like a ‘Silent […]
‘Months of neglect’: Animal rescue wants dog back after 6 dogs die under rescue owner’s care
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - The owner and operator of an animal rescue in Maine faces several charges for mistreating dogs at her rescue facility. Rags to Riches Animal Rescue dog coordinator Sierra Hancock told WABI that Coastal Dreams Rescue and Sanctuary owner Ellisha Krutuleski had a good reputation in the animal rescue community in Florida and Maine until recently.
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