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Haddad and Delano named to leadership roles in Rotary District 7790
HOULTON, Maine — Ruba Haddad and Dana Delano, members of the Rotary Club of Houlton, have been named to lead two programs for Rotary International District 7790, which includes Maine and the Providence of Quebec, Canada. Haddad will co-chair the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program for the second year...
'Gateway to Ogunquit': Marginal Way gets $500K boost to restore iconic path
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Joan Griswold, the chair of the town’s Marginal Way Committee, recently described the fundraising efforts of the Marginal Way Preservation Fund as “stupendous.” How stupendous? Well, during a garden party fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, members of the nonprofit organization presented the town with a check for $500,000 to go toward...
Library to welcome author Paul Doiron
Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library in partnership with the Opera House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron. This free, community event will take place at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor located at 86 Townsend Avenue. No reservations are necessary. Doors open at 7 p.m. Arrive early to grab a good seat!
River Jam Festival will bring family-friendly fun to Biddeford on Saturday
Heart of Biddeford invites the public to the 10th annual Biddeford River Jam Festival, a community celebration marking a decade of music, family fun, and life on the beautiful Saco River. This free event will take place on Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Mechanics Park on Water Street in downtown Biddeford and promises a day filled with music, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
5TYNTK Aug 15: Gov. Mills & Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Food Industry Workers, Fitzpatrick Renovation, Chick-fil-A’s Banana Pudding Shake, Free Back To School Haircuts
1. Gov. Janet Mills and other female Democratic governors will participate in a panel discussion with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the actress who starred in the hit TV shows “Veep” and “Seinfeld,” during the Democratic National Convention. (PH) 2. The mental health program “Behind You” recently launched in...
UMaine Soccer Beats Le Moyne 4-0 to Begin 2024 Season
The UMaine Soccer Team started the 2024 season on the right foot with a 4-0 win over the Le Moyne Dolphins in Syracuse on Thursday afternoon, August 15th. The 1st goal of the year was scored by Jordane Pinette, assisted by Kayla Kraemer and Abby Kraemer at the 16:34 mark.,
Maine man accused of choking, threatening to kill woman in Farmington
FARMINGTON (WGME) -- A Maine man has been accused of trying to strangle his father's girlfriend at a home in Farmington following an argument about chores. According to the Sun Journal, police responded to a home on Weeks Mills Road on Monday where they arrested 33-year-old Nicholas Smith of Farmington. He was charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
Good Samaritan uses Narcan to save man in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - One person now has a second chance at life following the heroic actions of a Good Samaritan in Bangor Tuesday. ”You could see him,” explained Nate Correa. “You could see his body.”. Correa was walking through Coe Park in Bangor Tuesday when he saw...
Portland man at risk of eviction continues the fight to keep his childhood home
PORTLAND, Maine — We have an update on a story we brought you in July about a Portland man who has been fighting to keep his childhood home. Darryl Crabtree, 60, has cognitive challenges and helped take care of his elderly parents for years in their home on Maine Avenue until they both passed away.
Caribou area From our Files – Week of August 14, 2024
New store coming along nicely — The framework is up for H. A. Edwards & Co.’s new store on Main street. The roof is also shingled and the building is rapidly being pushed forward to completion. Received word of gold being found — Word has been received from...
Aug. 17 marks realtor commission change, here’s what’s different
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The way realtors are paid is about to change, nationally. Up until now, home sellers typically had to pay a five or six percent commission. Going forward, buyers’ agents must discuss their compensation upfront. Starting Aug. 17, realtor’s commissions will no longer be split between...
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