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Hozier Fans Post Some Great TikTok Videos Of ‘Ban-ger’ Concert
He may not have pronounced "Bangor" correctly, but no one cared last night!. The beginning of a very busy week of concerts got underway yesterday, at Maine Savings Amphitheater, and by all accounts, it was pretty awesome. It has been a couple of pretty exciting days around here, things began...
Families of victims in Maine mass shooting say they want a broader investigation into killings
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Families of the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history said Wednesday that they want a broader federal investigation into the circumstance surrounding the killings. The request came in a statement issued by the relatives’ lawyers a day after Army officials released...
Scattered Showers & T’storms Today.... Drier & Brighter Friday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A cold front will approach the state this morning then cross the state this afternoon and evening. An upper-level disturbance moving through ahead of the front will give us a chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms this morning followed by the chance for more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as the cold front moves through. Rain could be heavy at times with any showers and thunderstorms that develop. Temperatures today will be in the upper 60s to mid-70s for highs... coolest along the coast due to the onshore breeze. Lingering showers and thunderstorms will move out early tonight as the front moves to our east. Winds will shift out of the west/northwest tonight behind the front and usher less humid air into the region as the night wears on. Skies will clear out tonight too. Lows will drop to the mid-50s to low 60s.
Long-Time Sports Director Honored for Years of Service with the MAB Suzanne Goucher Broadcast Achievement Award
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -Long-time Sports Director Rene Cloukey has been named the 2024 recipient of the Maine Association of Broadcasters Suzanne Goucher Broadcast Achievement Award. This award honors those who, over the course of their career, contribute or have contributed significantly to their station, and the overall good of broadcasting in Maine. This award comes with an automatic induction into the MAB Hall of Fame.
After ferry disruptions, Maine island officials ask Gov. Mills to assist with staffing challenges
Leaders from six island communities are asking Gov. Janet Mills to step in as cancellations continue to disrupt the state ferry service that they rely on. Earlier this month, representatives from Frenchboro, Matinicus, North Haven, Swan’s Island and Vinalhaven sent a letter to Mills asking her to “become personally involved in ensuring” the ferry completes […] The post After ferry disruptions, Maine island officials ask Gov. Mills to assist with staffing challenges appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
A grant program offers caregivers something hard to come by: a break
Kristy Basso sets a timer for 25 minutes any time she does a chore outside her West Paris home. As the primary caregiver for her 77-year-old mother, who has dementia, Basso is worried about leaving her mom alone for too long. Earlier this year, when two of her five children,...
Maine organic farmers sue EPA over 'forever chemicals' found in sludge
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine organic farm group is joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its alleged failure to regulate PFAS in sludge. These chemicals pose a threat to our health, and some want to see the lawsuit taken a step further. "My son was an...
Maine DOL announces August 2024 free training sessions
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for August 2024. August 1 & 2, 2024 I 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Day 1), 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Day 2) Sanford Community Adult Education, 668 Main Street, Sanford. This one-and-a-half-day course offers basic information on a variety...
Inaugural Maine Car Show Was a HUGE Success for Veterans
Jodi and Joe Brasslett, owners of Home Roofing Solutions, knew they wanted to do something BIG for their charity, The Marino Project, which helps give Maine military members access to the resources they need and most importantly, deserve. How About Putting on a Maine Car Show for the First Time?
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
7 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Police That Patrol Maine Turnpike
Look at that flash of blue in the left lane on I-95 in Maine. It's a Maine State Police Officer patrolling the highway, making it safer for you and me to drive. The Maine State Police are made up of eight different Troops, but only one has the distinction of specifically patrolling the I-95 system in Maine. Troop G looks out for public safety, specifically keeping motorists safe.
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