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Free organ concert at Waldoboro church
Organist Kevin Birch returns to Waldoboro’s Broad Bay Congregational Church, for a concert on the church’s historic 1875 E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Organ, accompanied by violinist Anatole Wieck and cellist Sarah Hoskins, on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. on 941 Main Street, Waldoboro.
Greenville Grove Subdivision public forum set for Sept. 3
GREENVILLE — Last month the Greenville Planning Board heard a proposal concerning nearly 60 acres of land in Greenville Junction off North Green Street, on the peninsula going into Moosehead Lake on the eastern shore of the West Cove, to be developed into the Greenville Grove Subdivision. On Aug....
Motorcyclists come together to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention
LEWISTON, Maine — Dozens of motorcyclists revved their engines and rode through Auburn and Lewiston on Saturday as part of the annual "Pain to Power Ride for Suicide Awareness." The event aimed to raise awareness about the impact of suicide and to fundraise for prevention and aid programs. The...
Climate change is overheating Maine's pristine lakes
On a sweltering day in August, the beach at Range Pond State Park in Poland is packed. Kids splash in the water and families camp out underneath the pine trees, grilling hot dogs and trying to stay cool. But Bonnie Knightly says the water doesn't feel as refreshing as it should.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
99-year-old Holocaust survivor sends powerful message to Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — In his 99 years on earth, Saul Dreier has seen a level of human cruelty most could never grasp. As a Jewish teenager in Poland, he was sent to several concentration camps, including the infamous Mauthausen camp in Austria. For years he stared down death daily and remembers the torture by Nazi guards—whipping him so many times, he could not lie on his back.
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
Washburn painter featured at Agency on Aging in September
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – A Washburn artist will show some of her works at Aroostook Agency on Aging during the month of September. Lila McCrum’s month-long Artists for Aging exhibit opens Friday, September 6 in time for Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk which brings together events from various venues including Wintergreen Arts Center, Ignite PI at the Northeastland Hotel, Reed Gallery at the University of Maine, The Common Gallery and the Akeley Gallery at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library.
Lewiston motorcycle ride raises awareness and funds for suicide prevention
LEWISTON (WGME) - There's a Maine non-profit aiming to ensure you know that your life matters. The founder of "Pain to Power" puts on a motorcycle ride annually in Lewiston, in hopes to lower the number of suicides that happen each year. It's heavy but a powerful feeling for Nick...
Work van rolls over on Interstate 95 in Ogunquit, sending tools, nails across Maine Turnpike
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Maine State Police investigators said speed and erratic driving appear to be factors in a crash on Interstate 95 that led to lane closures on the northbound and southbound sides of the highway. Troopers said they responded to the crash at Mile Marker 14 in Ogunquit...
4 Yankees Continue Rehab with Patriots in Portland, Siegler's 3 Hits Key Victory
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 4-1 on Sunday afternoon to clinch a series victory in their series finale at Hadlock Field. Over the six-game series in Portland, the Patriots' pitching staff threw to a 1.91 ERA, allowing 10 ER in 52.1 IP with 27 H and 67 K. In 11 games during Somerset’s road trip, the Patriots bullpen went 5-2 with 7 ER allowed over 52.1 IP (1.20 ERA) on 22 H and 55 K. Somerset clinches the season series advantage vs. Portland at 10-9, which would give the Patriots the...
Hampden Academy Field Hockey Play Day – August 24, 2024 [PHOTOS]
The Bangor, Brewer, Dexter, Hampden Academy, Hermon, PCHS and Stearns Field Hockey Teams all met at Hampden Academy for a play day in anticipation of the start of the 2024 season. Check out the photos! Best of luck this season to all the teams!. Field Hockey Play Day at Hampden...
Midcoast Community Chorus invites new singers for Fall 2024 season
CAMDEN — The Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) invites singers of all ages and abilities to register for its Fall 2024 season. Weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings will culminate in a January concert featuring a diverse selection of American choral music. No auditions are required, and people with all levels of musical experience are welcomed to join.
Butterfly Festival returns to Fields Pond Audubon Center
HOLDEN -- Families got to learn more about Maine's native plants and insects on Saturday, especially butterflies, at the Fields Pond Audubon Center's annual Butterfly Festival. The festival offered everything from a butterfly-themed parade to a native plant sale, and even an opportunity to catch insects and have them identified...
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