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Houlton’s Midnight Madness draws 7,000
HOULTON, Maine — It was a Midnight Madness extravaganza of glitz, scents, food, music and neon-lighted bubble shooters as 7,000 people packed into several blocks on Houlton’s historic downtown square on Wednesday night. The annual town event that draws thousands, many returning home for the July 4 holiday,...
Houlton kicks off Independence Day with a huge celebration parade
HOULTON, Maine — There were so many entries in the annual Houlton Fourth of July Parade that there were 20 entrants still waiting when the first to go had made the one-mile loop back to the start. “We measure the size of the parade by how many are still...
Scarborough’s Independence Day celebrations include running, walking and marching
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Scarborough Fire Department hosted its 21st annual Fourth of July event, holding a Kids Fun Run followed by a parade down King Street. It was a quarter-mile race to see who could come out on top. "I ran really fast because I had so much...
Woolwich Council Revisits Cannabis Business Regulations and Budget Appropriations
WOOLWICH- During the Woolwich Township Committee meeting on June 17, discussions were held on the ongoing potential establishment of cannabis businesses in specific areas of the township and budgeting for various repairs. Mayor Natalie Matthias provided an update on an adopted ordinance conditionally permitting certain classes of cannabis to be...
Low utility line limits access to driveways in Saco neighborhood, I-Team helps get answers
SACO, Maine (WGME) -- The CBS13 I-Team is getting results for a neighborhood in Saco that's been dealing with sagging utility lines impacting access to driveways. The lines, which measure less than than 10 feet off the ground, have left delivery trucks and emergency vehicles unable to go underneath. "As...
Freeport's Fourth of July celebration starts with pancakes and ends with fireworks
FREEPORT (WGME) -- The day started and also ends with a bang in Freeport with a long list of activities for the Fourth of July. Festivities started bright and early in Freeport to celebrate the Fourth of July. First with a $10 pancake breakfast that used to be held at...
New and Renovated: New, New England
Boutique incentives in your pick of New England port towns. Up and down the coastline of New England, you’ll find historic port towns, where visitors go to enjoy the fresh sea breeze coupled with small town charm and rich history. Take three new and renovated hotels, three of these charismatic towns, and find yourself putting together the perfect New England boutique incentive experience you and your lucky attendees have longed for.
Homeless to shelter to housing: This Portland man lived it and is now working to help others
PORTLAND, Maine — Walking through Brian Arborio's new apartment, you can tell it's the small things that mean so much to him now. "This one is doing really good," Arborio said, speaking about his plants. "I realized I could do OK with plants, I moved up to fish, eventually we'll get something small with four legs and furry."
90 year old shoots his age on the golf course.
MADAWASKA, Maine (WAGM) - Golf is a lifetime sport with people playing the game into their 90′s and older. Some County and Western New Brunswick Clubs are no exception, as they have several members who are over the age of 90. Most of the older golfers enjoy a game with their friends at their local course, but a Madawaska golfer is one of the oldest active members of the Upper St John Valley Seniors Association. Mike Pelletier who turns 91 this week is still very competitive and shoots his age consistently.
Primary 2024: Plymouth Twp. trustee candidates clash over direction, supervisor's record
PLYMOUTH TWP. — Voters will see eight Republican township trustee candidates on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Incumbent trustees Jen Buckley, Audrey Monaghan and John Stewart will vie for votes against Greg Bill, Daniel Callahan, Mark Clinton, Sandy Groth and Paul Schultz. The top four vote-getters in the...
U.S. Coast Guard Searching for Missing Boater in Maine
Officials are searching for one person who went missing from a boat in Casco Bay Thursday night during the Fourth of July events. The U.S. Coast Guard has been looking for a boater who went overboard around 8 pm near Chebeague Island, Cousins Island, and Falmouth. Helicopter Searching for Missing...
Big crowds expected in Bar Harbor for Fourth of July, following weekend
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - The Fourth of July and following days in Bar Harbor is regarded at the town’s busiest weekend. “We have a large influx of people that come to Bar Harbor during the Fourth of July because of all the festivities and the great fireworks and just the great terrain. So, it really draws a lot of people. With the great weather this year, I do expect we’ll see record numbers of people in Bar Harbor. All of the restaurants, make reservations, they will be busy for sure, and certainly, book a reservation for bikes if you wanna do that,” explained Peter York, Co-owner, Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop.
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