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Common Law Marriage Does Not Exist in Maine
There are plenty of people all around us who have been in long-term relationships but have never taken the step of getting married. Friends and family have likely joked that while that couple may not "officially" be married, they've been together so long, it's a common law marriage now. But...
Invasive fruit flies force Maine berry farmers to take precautions
MECHANIC FALLS (WGME) -- Last year, Maine berry growers got hit with too much rain. This year, invasive fruit flies showed up early, forcing farmers to now take steps to protect their blueberries and raspberries, in hopes of keeping fruit flies away. "I'm looking for the ones that are pretty...
Brett Meservey Tops Milton Cat Modified Racing Series At Wiscasset Speedway
The Milton Cat Modified Racing Series celebrated a first-time series winner Saturday in Wiscasset, Maine. Brett Meservey of Brewster, Mass. scored victory in the 75-lap Milton Cat Modified Racing Series feature Saturday at Wiscasset Speedway. Brian Robie of Sunapee, N.H. was second and Mike Collins of Strafford, N.H. was third...
Lewiston mass shooting victims honored at annual butterfly release
LEWISTON, Maine — Close to a thousand monarch butterflies were released Saturday in Lewiston as a tribute to the lives of loved ones lost, including the victims of the Lewiston mass shootings. Hosted by Andwell Health Partners, the event has been running for 15 years for families as a...
UPDATE: Missing Bar Harbor Man found safe
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bar Harbor Mount Desert Police Department posted on Facebook that Adam Walton has been found and is safe. A search had previously been underway for the 45-year-old. In a Facebook post the department wrote the following: The Bar Harbor Mount Desert Police Department, with...
Brunswick First Responders honor members of community in Tri for a Cure
This Sunday, members of the Brunswick Police and Fire Department will be participating in the 2024 Tri for a Cure. The triathlon raises money for the Maine Cancer Foundation, and these first responders are participating to honor and support members of their community. "One of our supervisors passed away in...
Free movie night in Bangor features 'Wonka'
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - People got the chance to travel to Wonka’s Chocolate Factory right in Bangor Friday night. The public was invited to a free Movie in the park event at the Maine Savings Amphitheater. Wonka started at 6:30 on the lawn. Concessions were open for people to...
Pop-up coffee shop share Ukrainian culture in Lewiston
LEWISTON (WGME) -- There was a new option for coffee and sweets in Lewiston Friday. Surrounded by art from Ukrainian artists, Solodko, a Ukrainian bakery based in Boston, and Kavka, a coffee roaster in Camden, teamed up to create a pop-up Ukrainian coffee shop at Munka Gallery on Lisbon Street.
Neil Patrick Harris visits friends on the Seacoast
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Famously known for his role on the television show “How I Met Your Mother," actor Neil Patrick Harris was spotted with his husband David Burtka visiting the Seacoast. The couple enjoyed local seafood from Frisbee Wharf on Thursday while visiting friends. Harris enjoyed a haddock...
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s New Golf Coach Graduated from UMPI
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -The University of Maine Presque Isle has welcomed two new coaches this year, a new cross country coach and a new head golf coach. Last week we introduced you to the head cross country coach. Tonight we focus on the new head golf coach Michael Boone, who is coming into familiar territory. He graduated from UMPI with a bachelor of science in 2019. In 2018 he consistently led the golf team. Although he enjoyed his time there, he didn’t start at UMPI.
Camden National Bank now accepting 2024 Leaders & Luminaries nominations to honor outstanding nonprofit board members
CAMDEN – Camden National Bank announced that nominations are open for the 2024 Leaders & Luminaries Awards. The annual awards honor four outstanding nonprofit board members who go above and beyond to dedicate themselves to strategic leadership and advancing their organizations, with a total of $20,000 in grants available.
Sprint Cars of New England bring hundreds to Unity Raceway
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - It was an absolutely fantastic night in Unity for some racing. On Friday Hundreds made it out to the Unity Raceway for the Sprint Cars of New England. The night kicked off with a meet and greet as fans got the chance to interact with the drivers and see their cars up close.
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