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Maine’s WIGY Cuts Ties with Morning Duo Mark and Sara
After four years, Bennett Radio Group’s 105.5/95.7 WIGY (WIGY-AM) in Lewiston, Maine has cut morning hosts Mark Turcotte and Sara Poulin. July 24 was the station’s last day to air the WIGY Breakfast Club, with the duo’s departure announced on social media. The. , “Bennett Radio Group...
Annual Kneading Conference in Skowhegan kicks off Maine's largest bread fair
SKOWHEGAN -- It's that time of year again where lovers of bread and baking make their way to Skowhegan for Maine's largest bread fair. The Maine Artisan Bread Fair is on Saturday July 26, but leading up to it is the annual Kneading Conference on Thursday and Friday that organizers say has grown to be a premiere national.
Southport approves 2 land use ordinances at special town meeting
Southport voters overwhelming approved two amendments to the land use ordinance during a July 24 special town meeting. Just over 60 voters approved the two amendments. One regards state LD 2003, which requires municipalities to take action in creating more affordable housing. The law prohibits municipalities from limiting housing to one unit per lot and allows for less restrictive ordinances to meet state goals.
Madawaska residents optimistic about town’s future under new leadership
MADAWASKA, Maine — People packed the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce Wednesday to share their optimism for the town’s future during a meet and greet with David Daigle, the new town manager. Daigle, who had only been working as the town manager for eight days at the...
Another FREE Movie Night Is Coming To Maine Savings Amphitheater
A FREE movie outdoors? Not a bad way to kick off an August weekend!. This summer, it is rare to have a non-concert night on the Bangor Waterfront, especially on a Friday, so get the family together on August 8th, because Bangor Parks and Recreation are teaming up with the Maine Savings Amphitheater, to host a FREE screening of the smash Disney hit "Encanto"
36ers play in state American Legion tournament July 27
The Boothbay 36ers will play Quirk Motor City Riverdogs July 27 in Bangor in the 2024 Maine State American Legion baseball tournament. The 36ers (6-9) and Riverdogs (5-8) play at 4:30 p.m. at Mansfield Stadium in the eight-team tournament. The winner plays at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The loser plays at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Hampden police seek driver in hit-and-run mailbox destruction
HAMPDEN — Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that left a mailbox in ruins on Main Rd North around 11:48 a.m. on Thursday. A witness reported a silver Toyota 4Runner, heading north, colliding with the mailbox on the northbound side of the road before continuing towards Bangor. Debris from...
Watch the Video: Stetson Students Help Create Audio-Described Park Brochure
Canaveral National Seashore now has an audio-described visitor center brochure, thanks to Young Sound Seekers and more than 20 Stetson students. The idea for the brochure began after two Young Sound Seekers directors (Eve Payor of Atlantic Center for the Arts and Nathan Wolek, PhD, professor of Digital Arts and Music Technology at Stetson) met one of the creators behind the UniDescription project at a conference in August 2022. UniDescription provides a mobile app for visually-impaired visitors to download accessible versions of visitor center brochures across the National Park Service.
BANGOR UNCORKED 2024 – 10th Anniversary Bash
Don’t miss Bangor Uncorked’s10th Anniversary Party on Saturday, October 12th with an exclusive Champagne/Prosecco VIP session, food samples from local restaurants, larger beverage samples, and even a man cave stocked with beer & games. Call your friends, make your plans and get your tickets today! All the fun...
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...
Charity golf tournament to benefit Bangor Humane Society
HERMON -- Next month, golfers will take a swing at helping out Maine's furry friends. On August 10, the Hermon Meadow Golf Club will host its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Bangor Humane Society. Funds will go towards supporting the shelter's animals. It's the kind of help...
$4.5 millon for Lincoln Technology Park advances
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The town of Lincoln is one step closer to get 4.5 million dollars for it's technology park. The money for the park is included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. It was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today. It now...
Irish minister visits Maine to help build connections with those of Irish descent
PORTLAND (WGME) – An Irish minister is visiting Maine to boost connections with his country and those of Irish decent across New England. Sean Fleming is Ireland’s Minister for the Diaspora, meaning the spread of Irish people living outside the country. He spoke at the Maine Irish Heritage...
Harris’s ascension moves Maine out of Trump’s reach: Poll
Vice President Kamala Harris opened a healthy lead over former President Donald Trump in Maine after she replaced President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee. A University of New Hampshire poll released Thursday shows Harris leading Trump in a head-to-head matchup, 54%-45%, and by 48%-40% in a matchup including third-party candidates. In 2020, Biden […]
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