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Throwback Thursday - Maine Potato Blossom Festival Events
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Potato Blossom Festival is in full swing. Folks come from far and wide to take part in the many events of the festival, and it’s the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard. 77 years have past since the...
Here’s What is Likely to go into The Former Skowhegan, Maine Drive-In Site
The Skowhegan Drive-In closed on September 23, 2023. The drive-in, which had been in operation for 70 years since its opening in 1953, showed its final films on that date, the Kennebec Journal reported. Since last fall, the longtime outdoor theater has sat vacant just waiting for new life...
'The project is a success': Maine beach using Christmas trees to restore sand dunes after coastal storms
PHIPPSBURG, Maine — Popham Beach State Park officials have teamed up to restore the beachfront after hard-hitting storms this past winter. In the winter months, park officials asked for Christmas tree donations, an idea used in multiple states to combat beachfront loss. "The idea is to use nature to...
Water intrusion left his year old car undriveable and even Maine's Lemon Law couldn't help
SACO (WGME) -- When you buy a new car, you expect it to last and not turn out to be a "lemon." But for a Saco man, his SUV has been sidelined after serious safety issues. While Maine law is meant to protect consumers in this situation, his claim was ultimately denied.
Union time capsule from Bicentennial reveals fun, sometimes unexplainable surprises at Sestercentennial
UNION – In preparation for Union’s Sestercentennial celebration, July 19 – 21, 2024, the organizing committee searched high and low for pictures from the 1974 bicentennial that they knew existed. Turns out, they were very well hidden. Union celebrated the opening ceremony on Friday, July 19, by...
Section of Water Street in Augusta temporarily closed off
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A section of Water Street in Augusta was closed last night. According to Augusta Police, an alleged aggravated assault caused the section from the Walgreens to Green Street to be temporarily closed. Augusta P.D. made the point that as of this afternoon, public safety was not in danger.
Clam lovers unite: Yarmouth Clam Festival promises 'shell' of a good time!
YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Well, shucks! Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The big event brings in more than 100,000 people every year. Festival organizers say there will be a parade, music, arts and crafts, competitions, and of course, food!. The parade kicks off on Friday night where...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Broadway Classics on Stage in Sanford
Following the strong audience response to last season’s “100 Years of Broadway,” creator Neil Berg is returning with an all-new show, featuring new songs and an all-new cast, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. “101 Years of Broadway” is a sprawling...
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