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NMFTA announces participation with Wreaths Across America
Alexandria, Va., Columbia Falls, Maine. – The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) has announced its participation in this year’s fundraising initiatives for the nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America (WAA). “The trucking industry has a deep sense of patriotism and generosity, and that’s so endearing,” said Debbie...
A Brewer grocery store's legacy continues through next generation of ownership
BREWER -- For decades, a grocery store in Brewer has been in the hand's of one family. After going through a recent shift in ownership, the store celebrated their grand re-opening as the legacy continues to be carried on through the next generation. The Paradis Shop 'N Save Supermarket has...
Iconic location in Surry reopens to the public
SURRY, Maine (WABI) - Perry’s Wharf in Surry has been reopened. Perry’s Lobster Company posted the exciting announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday night. The wharf had been destroyed from the severe storms that wrecked havoc across the state earlier this year. The company said they didn’t plan...
Houlton Man Arrested After Crashing Into County Yankee Grocer, Linked to Multiple Incidents
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - On Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:58 pm, the Houlton Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash into the County Yankee Grocer at 101 Military Street. Upon arrival, Officer Josh Foster and Officer Joshua Robbins confirmed that a vehicle had struct and penetrated the building into the liquor area causing extensive damage to property and merchandise. According to witnesses, employees, and store video the vehicle made no attempt to stop before the collision. Upon arrival of the officers, the suspect vehicle fled from the area. No injuries were reported. Immediately an investigation was initiated and the vehicle, a Green 1998 Dodge Dakota pick-up was located, and it was determined that the suspect vehicle was defective.
Check It Out: Trailer For New ‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Movie
Eighty-five years ago, a young boy named Donn Fendler, survived over a week alone, lost in the wilderness in northern Maine. He wrote a book about his adventure called 'Lost On A Mountain In Maine' that is still read by elementary school students across the state. Word spread in 2022,...
Counseling available for food and beverage workers in Maine
As you can imagine, working in the food industry can be stressful, and now there's a program offering mental health counseling for food and beverage workers in Maine. The Behind You program is funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by clinical students at the University of Maine. The program will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
Cornel West cleared to appear on ballot in Maine, where ranked voting is in play
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West can appear on the ballot in Maine, the state’s secretary of state has ruled. Shenna Bellows’ decision came Tuesday, about a week after the withdrawal of a challenge to another long-shot candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The presence of multiple third-party candidates on the Maine ballot is potentially significant because the state uses ranked choice voting to determine a winner. Bellows ruled that some signatures in support of West were gathered fraudulently but that there was a significant number of valid signatures for the candidate to appear on the ballot. She said in a statement that “the bad actions of one should not impugn the valid First Amendment rights of the many.” In ranked choice voting, voters rank their choice of candidate by ordered preference, with those rankings used to determine a winner in the event no candidate wins a majority of ballots on which they appear as voters’ first preference.
Bangor Police urge safety for concert
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Thousands of people have been making their way to Bangor this evening for the sold out Luke Combs concert on the waterfront. With the show being sold out police are expecting a large crowd in and around the Maine Savings Amphitheater this evening. We know that...
Vendors and Crafters Wanted for Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Bookfair
Do you have something to sell? Are you a crafter? The Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School's Parents, Teachers and Friends Community invites you to take part in the 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Bookfair. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Right now they...
Foxcroft Academy back to add to state football championship trophy case
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (WABI) - The Foxcroft Academy Ponies are back to chase another Class D State Football Championship. The Ponies return after falling to Wells in last year’s title game. It’s a result that fuels a new cast after the program won the two championships before that. “It’s...
Coast Guard seeks info on derelict boat found off Portland coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for information regarding a derelict boat that was found adrift off the coast of Portland on Thursday. This is the fourth vessel found adrift recently. The U.S. Coast Guard Station South Portland says the 14' StarCraft was picked up early Thursday morning in the...
Public advised not to swim at Sand Beach Lagoon
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Officials are advising the public to avoid swimming at a lagoon in Acadia National Park. A public health advisory was posted as bacterial levels at Sand Beach Lagoon have exceeded public health standards. The advisory only applies in the lagoon, not Sand Beach itself. Tuesday’s test...
Maine Man is Arrested in Augusta After Police Chase, Standoff
After a police chase and standoff, a man from Hiram is under investigation for an alleged domestic incident. The Augusta Man Was Arrested for Probation Violations. Zebbie Thomas, 32, of Hiram was taken into custody in Augusta and is being held on warrants and probation violations. An Alleged Domestic Incident...
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