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Lewiston approves the plans for Maine MILL's new home
Officials in Lewiston have approved plans for a new permanent home for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL). The $13 million project calls for the renovation of the Camden Yarns mill, plus an 8,000 square foot addition. "It was a former cotton mill, so it is...
Enter to Win Tickets to See Comedian Rachel Dratch in Waterville
Saturday Night Live's Rachel Dratch, along with comedian Matt Walsh, and friends, will be at the Waterville Opera House on Saturday, July 27th. They'll be doing a Chicago-style improv comedy show. We have your chance to win tickets. Enter by filling out the form above. Get all the details and...
Woman killed in crash on Route 26 in Oxford
OXFORD, Maine — A woman from Norway died after a crash on Route 26 in Oxford. Police say Trudy Giroux, 65, was leaving the parking lot of the Irving gas station just before 9 a.m. to head north on Route 26 when she pulled into the path of a pickup truck headed south.
York Hospital raises $4.9M toward $6.4M fundraising goal
YORK, Maine – York Hospital, located in York Village, Maine, is celebrating the public kick-off of its $6.4M Leading with Heart Cardiac Campaign to raise money for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. As of today, $4.9M has been raised toward that goal, with renovations currently in progress. The new laboratory is named in honor of Dr. Lawrence Petrovich, York Hospital’s Medical Director of Cardiology Emeritus, who is beloved by patients for his life-saving expertise and compassion. It is...
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...
Bubble tea craze hits York Beach with new shop Snow Tea
YORK, Maine — Bubble tea is hitting York Beach in a new way this summer with Snow Tea, a spot specializing in the popular drink, shaved ice cream and other treats. Snow Tea, one of the newest shops on Railroad Avenue, recently opened its doors with a menu of bubble teas that feature those little balls of sweetness that have grown in popularity in recent years. The shop, which previously was a Thai restaurant, is run by...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
Syringes Found In Bottles & Cans Prompts New Policy For Brewer Business
It's no secret that the issue of finding needles in places they should not be has become more and more of a problem in Eastern Maine, specifically in the Bangor and Brewer areas. It's even gotten to the point that the City of Bangor has teamed up with some local...
The BHS presents: Stephen King’s Carrie under the stars
People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. SEATING IS NOT PROVIDED. The movie will be shown on the grassy left side of the main cemetery entrance. Concessions will be available for purchase. No pets, no smoking, no drugs, and no alcohol permitted. Parking. Parking for the event is...
Bucksport Pool Going to the Dogs August 24
Fido will want you to circle Saturday, August 24th on the calendar! That's the day for the 3rd Annual Doggy Paddle Fundraiser. Once the Bucksport Pool closes for the season, the Bucksport Recreation/YMCA will turn the Tim Emery Pool to the dogs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's their chance to cool off, and show their best doggy paddle!
Brick Store Museum Features Local Trans Artist
(Kennebunk, ME) Cookie Davis, a beloved local artist and laborer, is featured in the Brick Store Museum‘s current exhibition, “Bold Visions: The Folk Art of Collyer Bowen and Cookie Davis.” Born Coleman Davis before her transition to Dominique London in later life – nicknamed “Cookie” by friends and neighbors – she was well-known in the Kennebunks, and particularly in Cape Porpoise.
Annual Milbridge Days Celebration kicks off on Thursday
MILBRIDGE -- The town of Milbridge has been gearing up for what organizer's say is one of the largest celebrations of the year in Hancock and Washington counties. Milbridge Days is a longstanding tradition for the community to celebrate the town's founding and draws thousands of people each year. The...
Three people indicted on drug and weapons charges after arrest in Orono
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three people that were arrested in Orono on drug and weapons charges in May have been indicted by a Penobscot grand jury. 49-year-old Tara Culpovich of Milford is charged with unlawful trafficking and unlawful possession of drugs. 48-year old Robert Moreau is charged with unlawful trafficking...
Maine waterworks company EJ Prescott opens new location in Caribou
CARIBOU, Maine — A water and sewer parts and service company with longtime ties to Aroostook recently launched its first location there. EJ Prescott opened a new warehouse and parts center at 59 York St. in Caribou in May and celebrated with a grand opening Wednesday. The Caribou store is EJ Prescott’s fourth in Maine and first time that the company has expanded its physical presence north of Bangor.
Fundraising Effort Underway For Dog Rescued From Rooftop In Old Town
While this story started as a bit of a head-scratcher, it ended up as a great big tear-jerker (in a good way.) Last month, the Old Town Police Department made a middle-of-the-night rooftop rescue. But it wasn't a person they pulled down from the top of the home, it was a dog. More specially, a golden retriever.
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