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It’s Blueberry Pancake Time in Camden on Saturday Morning
The Camden Rotary Club will serve blueberry pancakes on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 7 to 10 a.m. on the Camden Public Landing as part of the annual Windjammer Festival. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast of plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and milk. Tickets are...
Blue Hill Fair returns this Labor Day weekend
BLUE HILL, Maine (WABI) - The Blue Hill Fair has returned for another summer!. The over 100-year-old country fair has been dubbed “the Labor Day tradition in Downeast Maine” by organizers. Running through this weekend into Labor Day, there’s plenty to see and do!. Fun rides, a...
Husson to welcome incoming class
BANGOR -- Husson University will be welcoming this year's incoming class and students back to campus this Sunday. According to a release from Husson University, the annual Welcome Weekend festivities that will coincide with residence hall move-ins are a meet and greet with Husson's new president and a formal Convocation ceremony.
Lawrence Schulman Will Discuss New Book FREE at The Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor
The Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, Maine has announced that Lawrence Schulman, the award-winning music producer, critic, translator, and author of the recently published book FREE: Words on Music by a Hi-Def Critic in an MP3 World, will give a one-hour talk at the library about the book and a few of the great vocalists of the Great American Songbook he has written about in it on Thursday, December 19, 2024 between 7 and 8 P.M.
Ashland Resident Steps Up As Interim Town Manager
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Ashland has named an interim town Manager to replace Cyr Martin who stepped down earlier this month. Chelsea Stratton, a resident of Ashland, has stepped up until a more long-term town manager can be found. Chelsea Stratton has been Ashland’s Interim Town Manager since August 6th working with the previous town manager, Cyr Martin, for the first few days to get a better feel for her new role.
Work continues to bring clean drinking water to Houlton Mobile Home Park
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - With help from the Houlton Water Company, grant funding, and the park owner, progress has been made to bring clean drinking water to the Houlton Mobile Home park. “There were some challenges along the way to get this done,” says Greg Sherman, the general manager of...
Heads of the Harbor fundraiser begins Labor Day
In 2024 the National Institute of Cancer states there will be over 9,600 children of childhood cancer and that it continues to be one of the leading causes of deaths in children. Heads of the Harbor salon, at 52 Union Street in Boothbay Harbor is planning its second annual fundraiser...
Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2024
Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Ride For Mercy, 10:30 am, Mercy Chapel, 1861 Main St. Maine Attraction Labor Day Water Ski Show, 4 pm, Number One Pond, River St. Salvation Army Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, Salvation Army of Sanford, 871 Main St. Family Story...
NBA Teams Eyeing Tanking Strategy for Future Star Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg, the highly touted 17-year-old prospect from Newport, Maine, is poised to become a generational talent in the NBA, with many mock drafts projecting him as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As he prepares to start his freshman year at Duke University, his impressive performance against Team USA's Olympic stars has sparked discussions about tanking strategies among several NBA teams. Insiders suggest rebuilding teams, like the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, may consider tanking to enhance their lottery odds for Flagg. With scouts raving about his skills and demeanor, the anticipation surrounding Flagg’s career is palpable, and his influence is already being felt across the league.
City Council August 20 Meeting Summary
Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne explains how to access information about the proposed new fire stations. The Sanford City Council discussed the Nov. 5 fire station referendum, approved a public safety policy and heard updates on homeless encampments, public works projects and other city business at its Aug. 20 meeting. All councilors were present.
The Courageous Steps set to hold Inaugural Step Forward Gala
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Courageous Steps Project will hold its Inaugural Step Forward Gala on Saturday, October 5 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The event will last four hours and will feature dinner, silent auction, and live band. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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