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Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Maine state trooper injured after cruiser rear-ended during traffic stop
A Maine state trooper is recovering after he was rear-ended by another vehicle during a highway traffic stop on Saturday night, authorities said.The cruiser that Trooper Patrick Flanagan was in spun around and hit the vehicle he had pulled over. Flanagan and the two other drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Maine State Police said in a news release.Flanagan's emergency lights were activated on the southbound Maine Turnpike in Biddeford when his cruiser was struck, police said.Flanagan and the 25-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck his were taken to hospitals. The driver was issued a summons.The circumstances that led up to the crash are under investigation, police said.It was the third vehicle crash into a state police cruiser within 48 hours, according to police reports.The other two crashes happened in Gardiner and Gouldsboro, CBS affiliate WGME reported. There were no injuries in the other two.
Chasing Dudes dashes to victory in Maine Sire Takes
Cumberland, ME — A single $16,171 division of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies opened the card on Saturday (July 20) at Cumberland Raceway, with the Graffam’s Chasing Dudes leading the charge. Discounted at 10-1 in lieu of previous winners, the daughter of Dude’s The Man...
WATCH: 3 Incredible Videos of the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse in Maine If You Missed It or Want to See It Again
Did you get a chance to see the April 8, 2024, eclipse live and in person in Maine?. The rare event drew in thousands as parts of the state would be in the path of totality, which is when the moon totally blocks out the sun. It's a moment that...
Speedway 95 – Saturday July 20 [RESULTS]
Mother Nature "behaved" and there was a full night of racing at Speedway 95 in Hermon on Saturday, July 20th. Here are the results. Mike Hopkins of Hermon took a big win at Speedway 95 Saturday night when he won the 125 lap $5000.00 to win Granite State Pro Stock Series event, the first of 2 to be held at the track this season.
Sunny & Pleasant Today... Showers Arrive Tonight
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - High pressure will provide us with a beautiful day today. We’ll see mostly sunny skies with a few clouds arriving later in the day ahead of our next frontal system. Humidity levels will remain very comfortable and we’ll see seasonable temperatures with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s this afternoon. Clouds will increase tonight as a warm front approaches from our south. This will bring us a chance of showers after midnight. Humidity will be increasing as the night progresses too. Nighttime temperatures will drop to the mid-50s to low 60s.
Some Theatre Company Presents: Exit, Pursued by a Bear
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Some Theatre Company announced another production they say will thrill its audience from start to finish. “Exit, Pursued by a Bear,” is a dark revenge comedy by Lauren Gunderson. The show tells the story of Nan, a fed-up wife who takes matters into her own...
Trenton Acadians Beat Bangor Comrades 10-3 to Win Senior American Legion North Zone Championship
The Trenton Acadians finished their summer season with a 12-2 after beating the Bangor Comrades 10-3 on Sunday night, July 21st to win the Senior American Legion North Zone Championship at Hampden Academy. The Acadians were led by Miles Palmer who was 3-4 and drove in 4 runs. Palmer had...
Float spa in Hermon helps raise money for veterans
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - An event in Hermon helps people cool off so that Maine veterans can keep warm during the winter season. The event was held from 10AM to 4PM at Float 207, a float spa, and it featured a variety of local wellness businesses. Participants can donate money...
Kevin Call Jr. Memorial Truck and Pull returns in Hermon
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Kevin Call Junior Truck Pull returned today at the Penobscot Snow Mobile Club. Last year marked the first time the annual truck pull was held in honor of Call. Call died in a motorcycle accident in August of 2022. He was on the board of...
Orono public pool closed due to liner issue
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - According to a Facebook post, Orono Parks and Rec say while they were closing the pool last night, they found a problem with the liner. They say when staff got there this morning, the problem was worse. It’s now affecting the stairs into the pool which...
Town of Eddington's oldest citizen receives award
EDDINGTON -- A 94 year-old Eddington woman received a special honor from her community on Sunday. Friends and family of Alice 'Lou' Higgins gathered to award her the Eddington Boston Post Cane. According to members of the Eddington Historical Society, the cane has been passed on to the town's oldest...
You Could Own an Entire Island in Maine for the Price of a Condo in Biddeford
If you have a boat, can travel to an island, and are willing to let go of some amenities, you could own your very own island in Maine!. It's called Chance Island and is located in Machiasport. The island is on a stunning 44 acres and includes two beautiful cottages! It's listed by DOWNEAST PROPERTIES, INC.
New high end development in Houlton helps fill housing gap
Since the pandemic drastically changed Houlton’s real estate landscape, the demand for properties in Southern Aroostook continues as people look for more space, remote work opportunities, and a higher quality of life.
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