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Ironman Maine Triathalon in Augusta, July 28
The IRONMAN® 70.3® Maine triathlon in Augusta is Sunday, July 28. More info HERE!. The Kennebec River current propels athletes 1.2 miles downriver giving them the legs they need for the 56-mile New England bike journey of swooping descents and adventurous climbs. The 13-1-mile rolling run hugs the riverbed and offers a tree lined canopy with plenty of shade and incredible community support all the way to the finish-line.
Mostly Cloudy, Few Scattered Showers Possible Today
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A stalled out front will across the northern half of the state today combined with low pressure moving into the Eastern Great Lakes will keep us under plenty of clouds and the chance for a few scattered showers as we head through our Wednesday. Showers look to be pretty widely scattered and therefore the day will not be a washout and there will be plenty of dry hours mixed in. The clouds and an onshore breeze will keep temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70° along the coast with low to mid-70s inland. Low pressure approaching from the west will give us a chance for a few showers through the overnight hours. Otherwise expect plenty of clouds with areas of fog. Temperatures will drop to the mid-50s to low 60s.
Hozier Is Already In Bangor Ahead Of Wednesday’s Concert
There was music pumping throughout the Bangor Waterfront yesterday!. Hozier will bring his "Unreal Unearth Tour 2024" to the Maine Savings Amphitheater, on the Bangor Waterfront, tomorrow night, but the word on the street is that he is already in town. Monday afternoon, several people on Facebook commented that they...
Come Face-To-Face With Your Food At Maine Open Farm Day This Sunday
It began back in 1989 as a way to raise awareness of the importance of what Maine farmers were doing on land across the state. 35 years later, it's still going strong. Maine "Open Farm Day" is always held on the 4th Sunday in July, according to the state's website.
Maine lawmakers urge Army to update mental health policies
(The Center Square) — Maine's congressional delegation is calling on the U.S. Army to overhaul its policies and procedures in response to a damaging report detailing multiple failures to identify Army reservist and Lewiston mass shooter Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card's mental health issues. A newly released Army report outlines a series of failures and "multiple errors" by Card's unit leading up to the Oct. 25, 2023, shooting where he...
Maine Seeks Input on Whether Moose Hunt Should Be Changed
For many people in and around Maine, hunting season is an annual tradition that gets them as excited as Christmas Day. For those who truly enjoy the sport, entering the moose lottery is more exciting than playing the Megabucks. But over the last several years, the Maine Department of Inland...
New law aims to address environmental impacts of wake surfing in Maine
MAINE, USA — Earlier this year, a new law was enacted to help protect the shorelines of Maine's lakes and ponds, which are home to several small birds and animals. Wake surfing, the act of being pulled on a board by a high-powered boat and riding the waves that the boat generates, is the focus of that law, LD 2284.
Town of Orono meets over possible Route 2 improvement project
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Route 2 corridor has been studied extensively throughout the years. Leading to a multitude of projects looking to create safe, accessible roadways for Mainers. New efforts have been proposed at a town meeting in Orono. Representatives from the Town of Orono, the Bangor Area Comprehensive...
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
Community Makes New Piece for Brewer Fire Department Possible
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Brewer Fire Department has an impressive new addition. The department was in need of a new table for firefighters to eat and gather. Tony Cobb, who has been with the department for over 25 years, decided to get a new table as a gift for them for the day he retires.
Bangor State Fair returns for 175th year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It’s that time of year again!. The Cross Insurance Center is gearing up for the Bangor State Fair at the arena and Bass Park!. Fun for the whole family, the fair will feature more than 25 rides, food, entertainment in the forms of live music, challenges, and demonstrations, along with the agricultural fair located inside the Cross Insurance Center.
Blue Knights celebrate major milestone
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is celebrating a big milestone. The international organization started right here in Bangor 50 years ago with only seven officers from the Bangor-Brewer area. Now, there are 600 chapters spanning the world with over 16-thousand members. The group is...
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.
One more sail home for training ship State of Maine
CASTINE, Maine — The training ship State of Maine cruised past Portland Head Light and headed to outer Casco Bay. It was early evening, and the sun put on its best red-rubber-ball show as it sank to the western horizon. On the bridge of the 499-foot ship, Capt. Gordon...
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