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3 Mainers injured in Concord crash
CONCORD (WGME) -- An investigation is underway in Somerset County after a head-on crash left three Mainers injured, including two who suffered life-threatening injuries. According to the Morning Sentinel, the crash happened on Kennebec River road in Concord on Saturday afternoon. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office told the Morning Sentinel,...
2024 Vintage Car Show will award six trophies
The 11th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show volunteers report that 2024 trophies have already arrived due to quick action by the Bristol Town Office staff. Six trophies will be awarded by popular voting including first, second and third place, outstanding motorcycle, staff pick and the coveted “kids pick” trophy decided by young attendees, twelve and under.
Long-delayed hydro project to deliver power to New England progressing
PORTLAND, Maine: Workers are making significant progress on a long-delayed project to deliver Canadian hydropower-generated electricity to 1 million homes in New England. The project, known as the New England Clean Energy Connect, has been a subject of fierce debate and legal battles. According to a report filed with state...
Farm and fiber mill in Troy enters first summer running on renewable energy
TROY — Some people look forward to Independence Day as the start of the more leisurely days of summer, a time for vacations, hikes, and perhaps time at the coast. Many Maine farmers, on the other hand, are heading into their busiest season with long workdays ahead. At Moorit Hill Farm and Fiber in the Central Maine town of Troy, this July will also bring long days of energy production. Earlier this year the farmers added a 41-kW rooftop solar array, paid for in part with a Rural Energy for America Program grant. The grant was awarded by USDA Rural Development, whose Maine State Director, Rhiannon Hampson, toured the farm and fiber mill Wednesday, July 3.
Food pantries on University of Maine at Augusta campuses receive donation
University Credit Union (UCU) presented checks to the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) totaling $2,000 for its student-run and campus-sanctioned food pantries on its Augusta and Bangor campuses, respectively. The Augusta Campus check of $1,000 was presented to Kaylee Jones, Madison Riggs, and Rose Pelletier by Lauren Cornelio and...
“It means the world”: Event held in Unity for boy battling cancer
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - A local community gathered together to help raise money for one boy’s battle. A fundraiser event, known as “Benny’s Benefit”, was held at Stone Tree Farm and Cidery in Unity. Benny Erikson was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, an uncommon type of cancer. Brian...
Winterport Marketplace hosts 1st Christmas in July sale
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -The Winterport Marketplace is holding its first annual Christmas in July sale this week. Customers can come in and shop discounted Christmas items ranging from a Santa bust to ornaments. Although the event ends tomorrow, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day...
Be Ready for an Entirely New Garden Tour Experience
Exciting times ahead-July 18th from 10AM to 4PM, Camden Garden Tour guests will be treated to private and public gardens, a castle and a carriage house. Each property will reflect the unique individuality that makes this Tour a national event. Garden demonstrations and a musical accompaniment in every genre will accentuate the day. TIx are sold online and at local retailers:
Rockport Town Manager’s Report, Update July 8
The following report was submitted by Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke in advance of the Select Board’s July 8 meeting. We completed our election just under a month ago with the results of the races for various positions on the ballot listed below. Over 1,000 voters participated with one-third of that amount voting via absentee.
More than 100 vendors showcase work at Bangor's Sidewalk Art Festival
BANGOR, Maine — More than 100 vendors showcased their work at Downtown Bangor Partnership's annual Sidewalk Art Festival on Saturday. Art, music, and more brought hundreds of people to downtown Bangor to shop and support local artists. The event featured paintings, jewelry, and crafted goods for sale, as well...
Bath Heritage Days continue with festivities for the whole family
BATH (WGME) - Bath Heritage Days continued again on Saturday with several festivities for the whole family. That included “Art in the Park," where dozens of vendors and artisans set up for folks to enjoy art, food and live music. There's also plenty of fun and games for the...
Rev. Virginia Rickeman at Wilson Chapel July 14
The Rev. Virginia Rickeman will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 14. Jim Swist will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!. Virginia "Ginger" Rickeman grew up in Massachusetts spending summers in Boothbay Harbor. After graduating from Masconomet...
Aroostook County international food festival draws hundreds
HOULTON, Maine – The bidding for Robertino Ridley’s turmeric-based Jamaican curry chicken started at $50 on Saturday evening. And the bids kept rising, $150, $160, $200, $240, bringing one of the highest live auction bids at the International Food Festival in Houlton. “So much effort goes behind everything...
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