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One of the Last RadioShacks in Maine Announces It Will Close
In the early '80s, there was a boom of RadioShack stores opening in Maine, partially thanks to the growing home computer business. My first PC was a Tandy 1000EX with a built-in 5 1/4" floppy disk drive, bought at RadioShack. We had a store open up locally in Oxford, and...
Three Kids Sucked Out By Riptide at Maine’s OOB as Beach Rescues Increase
When it comes to things to do during the summer months in Maine, there are hundreds of different options. Some of the most popular include camping, hiking one of Maine's many peaks, or swimming at one of the dozens of ocean beaches the state has to offer. However, each one...
A Tropical Visitor Enjoys a Maine Summer
We might be far from the tropics, but the temperature sure has felt downright tropical here in Maine (and across much of the nation) over the last few weeks. Maine and much of the country also got a few rain showers a few weeks ago, complete with flood warnings—dubious presents from the tropics in the form of the remnants of Hurricane Beryl.
Two in custody after SWAT team responds to Camp Hope in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There was a large police-presence including the SWAT team at a homeless encampment in Bangor. A couple was arrested who were wanted on multiple drug charges. Bangor Police Public Information Officer Jason McAmbley says Amy and David Carver were arrested for outstanding warrants and most of...
Couple arrested after officials execute search warrant at Bangor motor home
BANGOR, Maine — A husband and wife were arrested Thursday after law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at a motor home in Bangor. The motor home was parked on Cleveland Street, at a large encampment of unhoused people. David Carver, 49, and Amy Carver, 31, were arrested on...
2024 Maine Senior Legion Baseball Tournament July 27-31[SCHEDULE]
The 2024 Maine Senior Legion Baseball Tournament will take place July 27-31 at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. Here is the schedule for the double-elimination tournament. Game 1 - Trenton Acadians vs. Capital Area 10 a.m. Game 3 - Bangor Comrades vs. Franklin County Flyers 1 p.m. Game 2 - Quirk...
Sophomore Pacers enter week five of Maine Sires
Cumberland, ME – Two $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers highlight the Bangor Fair card on Thursday (July 25) with several of the individual ‘glamour boys’ vying for the top spot in the point standings. With five horses battling for the lead...
Maine Man Pleads Guilty For His Role in the U.S. Capitol Breach
A Maine man pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U. S. Capitol. Christopher Maurer, 45, formerly of Biddeford, was in court this week and pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers using a dangerous weapon. He will be sentenced in November.
Are recent shark sightings in Maine something to be concerned about?
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — After some recent shark sightings along the Maine coast, fears are circulating. Many want to know if this is one shark, or if there are multiple, and also if the sightings are increasing. Daryen Granata said his phone hadn't stopped ringing all morning. "We've had some...
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce golf tournament fundraiser great success
Central Maine’s most prize-laden golf tournament fundraiser was held on Monday, June 17, at Waterville Country Club. Thirty-six teams took part in the shotgun start scramble. Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament. “We were thrilled with the participation in this year’s event once again,”...
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