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Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
Mobile mixology comes to Bar Harbor
BAR HARBOR — When Bar Harbor native Adam Woodfin acquired a decommissioned ambulance, it wasn’t emergency services or the “van life” he had in mind. It was the taste of a hand-mixed cocktail. Rum Runners Mobile Maine Mixology is a young mobile bar business more than 10 years in the making and is already making waves.
Institute celebrates, reflects on 50 years of marine education
SEAL HARBOR — The Acadia Institute of Oceanography (AIO) will celebrate 50 years of marine education this weekend, August 17-18. Saturday will feature a Maine luncheon of lobster roll or baked haddock (plus whoopie pies, red potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw and blueberry pie) and an all-afternoon open house at the Schoolhouse, where there will be light refreshments, merchandise for sale, a retrospective photo montage and time to connect or reconnect with AIO folks.
The stars align for FOA's annual fundraiser
HULLS COVE — A favorite among the summer gentry, Saturday was the 35th annual Friends of Acadia Benefit. “The Stars Align For a Magical Night” was the theme and title of the event, a concept illustrated by the decorations selected. Beneath the multi-peaked party tent, from Wallace...
UMaine women's basketball team among best in US for Division 1 GPAs
ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine women's basketball team is not only scoring on the court, but also in the classroom. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced the Black Bears ranked third in the Top 25 Team Honor Roll, achieving a 3.856 cumulative GPA. This marks the seventh...
Maine CDC data reveals Penobscot County is facing spike in HIV cases
BANGOR -- Data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reveals we are in the midst of a major spike in HIV cases in Penobscot County. Penobscot county has become the site of an HIV cluster. According to data from the Maine CDC, there have been 13 confirmed...
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...
Balanced Attack Leads Black Bears in Season-Opening Win at Le Moyne
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The University of Maine women's soccer team used four different goal scorers to top Le Moyne, 4-0, in the 2024 season opener on Thursday afternoon at Ted Grant Field. The Black Bears took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute as Jordane Pinette finished off a...
Jurassic Quest coming to Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jurassic Quest is North America’s biggest dinosaur event and it is coming to Bangor. The event will take place at the Cross Insurance Center on 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.
Firefighters taking part in Penobscot County Fire Academy
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Firefighters from several different departments are getting hands-on training at the Penobscot County Fire Academy. “We have a lot of people out here that are on career departments. We also have a lot of people that are on some smaller volunteer departments, or even kind of like paid on call. So to see the younger guys coming out here and just kind of soaking it all up, different career paths or opportunities that they may want to pursue one day,” said Tyler Bean, the class president.
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...
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...
Healthy Living with Northern Light Health: ADHD resources and medications
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jeffrey Cole, PMHNP, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, explains some of the signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADHD). For more information visit: northernlighthealth.org/behavioral-health.
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