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Man stops in Bangor as he walks North America to raise funds for ALS
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - One man is on day 21 of a long walk across North America for a cause. 26-year-old Liam Elmes is raising awareness for ALS after the illness hit too close to home. The Ireland native is an avid traveler, in fact he backpacked with his parents...
To stay open, Windham Elementary fought for independence. It closed anyway
On a cold, gray Saturday in March, about a third of all the people living in Windham crammed into the town’s more than 220-year-old white clapboard meetinghouse. One item in particular had driven turnout on this Town Meeting Day: a ballot article that would permanently shutter Windham’s tiny elementary school. It was the third time in three years that the question would be posed to Windham’s 500 residents.
Blue Hill Fair returns for another year
BLUE HILL, Maine (WABI) - The Blue Hill Fair gets underway at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Fairgoers get in for the low price of $1 Thursday. There will be rides, livestock, tractor pulls and live concerts. Nashville country recording artist Aaron Tippin will be among those performing, he takes the...
Swormstedt is First Woman to Win Pemaquid Beach Triathlon
A former NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse champion outpaced more than one hundred other competitors to win the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon during pleasant summer weather on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Bristol. Sidney Swormstedt of Laconia, NH became the first female to win the overall race championship. Her blazing time of 1:18:48 beat the closest competitor by more than two minutes. Swormstedt was a member of the 2016 women’s lacrosse team at the University of North Carolina that won the national championship during her freshman season.
New Aroma Joe’s to open on Route One in Saco
For those who look forward each morning – and afternoon? and evening? – to a bracing cup of java, there’ll soon be another local option. A new Aroma Joe’s location will be opening at 2 Cascade Road in Saco in mid-October. Aroma Joe’s, which describes itself...
Stephen Coston Explains His $100,000 Donation to the Conners Emerson School Project [VIDEO]
It was announced at the September Bar Harbor School Board meeting that Bar Harbor businessman Stephen Coston had made a $100,000 donation to the Conners Emerson building project, earmarked for the library. He joined WDEA's Chris Popper on Thursday, August 29th to talk about why he made the donation, why it was earmarked for the library and to encourage others to contribute to the project and the community.
Mount Desert Island Hospital’s Annual Meeting and Community Celebration – September 11
Mount Desert Island Hospital invites you to their Annual Meeting and Community Celebration on Wednesday, September 11th. The Community Celebration will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Club. The event is free and open to public and will feature the 3rd Annual Hospital Auxiliary Silent Auction and Raffle, as well as award presentations for Healthcare Partner of the Year, Business Partner of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, and Volunteers of the Year. From 4 to 5 p.m. guests will be able to enjoy the silent auction and raffle with the the program and awards beginning at 5 p.m. Passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be available throughout.
Dozens of new low-income homes coming to Westbrook
WESTBROOK (WGME) – Dozens of new, low-income homes are now open in Westbrook. Westbrook Housing and Westbrook Development Corporation held a grand opening ceremony Wednesday for Millbrook Estates. The renovated facility includes 100 units. The mayor says this is one of multiple senior-focused affordable housing projects in the pipeline,...
It’s a new look for the Seahawks
The 2024 Boothbay Region High School field hockey team will be coached by two former outstanding high school field hockey players who both played at the collegiate level. Jacqueline “Jax” van der Veen has taken over the head coaching job after Skyler Davis, who coached the Seahawks for two seasons, decided not to return due to a busy year as a local teacher.
York holds off on legal battle with Kittery over disputed border: Let's make a deal
YORK, Maine — The town's Selectboard has decided to hold off on legal action against Kittery, opting instead to negotiate a resolution to their border dispute. The York board voted 4-1 Monday to try and work with Kittery to come to an agreement on the town line in question. York officials assert historical records show the town line should be moved south, encompassing an additional 100 acres and about 15 buildings. Kittery officials, however, worry that such...
SCoNE NAPA Championship Weekend at Unity Rescheduled
UNITY, Maine (August 29, 2024) – Officials from the McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour and Unity Raceway have announced a date shift for the upcoming NAPA Championship Weekend. The two-day event has been moved to one week later and will now be held on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28.
A Maine nursing home owner has been in the business for nearly 50 years. He wants out.
As president of Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, Phil Cyr begins each morning walking the hallways, greeting every employee by name. The walls of the Aroostook County nursing home are full of local historical images compiled by Cyr’s daughter and nature photos taken by his older brother, Paul. The...
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Jasmine Lamb: A window into energy justice on Wabanaki lands. For Jasmine Lamb, energy justice is about ensuring that marginalized communities have equitable access to the benefits of energy production and a say in the decision making processes about how their energy is produced. The Ph.D. student in the Ecology and Environmental Sciences Program and member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point works to identify barriers and opportunities for renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption. Through her work, she is helping to lead the charge for community actions advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption in communities across Maine, including the five sovereign Wabanaki tribal governments.
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
AARP Maine's Jane Margesson discusses scam prevention resources
BANGOR -- AARP Maine's Communications Director Jane Margesson spoke with WFVX to highlight their available scam prevention resources. The organization offers a monthly scam awareness series, and they're always looking to recruit local scam awareness speakers. Margesson also shared a scam prevention tip that includes consumers freezing their credit reports,...
Vintage Motorcycles Ready to Wow Crowd at Owl’s Head, Maine, Festival
Midcoast Maine will be the place to be in early September, as the two-wheelers take centerstage at the Owl's Head Transportation Museum. The Vintage Motorcycle Festival is set to kick-off on Saturday, September 7, and be a full day of fun activities for enthusiasts and the entire family. The event starts at 10a and includes a ton of vintage bikes and events.
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