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Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Maine state trooper injured after cruiser rear-ended during traffic stop
A Maine state trooper is recovering after he was rear-ended by another vehicle during a highway traffic stop on Saturday night, authorities said.The cruiser that Trooper Patrick Flanagan was in spun around and hit the vehicle he had pulled over. Flanagan and the two other drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Maine State Police said in a news release.Flanagan's emergency lights were activated on the southbound Maine Turnpike in Biddeford when his cruiser was struck, police said.Flanagan and the 25-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck his were taken to hospitals. The driver was issued a summons.The circumstances that led up to the crash are under investigation, police said.It was the third vehicle crash into a state police cruiser within 48 hours, according to police reports.The other two crashes happened in Gardiner and Gouldsboro, CBS affiliate WGME reported. There were no injuries in the other two.
Chasing Dudes dashes to victory in Maine Sire Takes
Cumberland, ME — A single $16,171 division of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies opened the card on Saturday (July 20) at Cumberland Raceway, with the Graffam’s Chasing Dudes leading the charge. Discounted at 10-1 in lieu of previous winners, the daughter of Dude’s The Man...
WATCH: 3 Incredible Videos of the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse in Maine If You Missed It or Want to See It Again
Did you get a chance to see the April 8, 2024, eclipse live and in person in Maine?. The rare event drew in thousands as parts of the state would be in the path of totality, which is when the moon totally blocks out the sun. It's a moment that...
Annual motorcycle and Jeep ride raises money for men’s mental health awareness
WELLS, Maine — Saturday was the second annual motorcycle and Jeep ride held by Stay; For Life, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Kickstands were up at 10:30 a.m. at Trailblazers Family Club in Wells, and the group headed out for...
Local Police Respond to Saturday-Morning Injury Crash in Rochester
Traffic is flowing again along Tebbetts and Old Dover roads in Rochester following Saturday’s late-morning vehicle crash that left some motorists injured. Local police say officers were called to the scene around 10 a.m. Department sources declined to say how many motorists were injured or how many people were...
Skechers files lawsuit against L.L.Bean over claims it copied sneaker design
FREEPORT, Maine — The footwear brand Skechers is suing L.L.Bean over claims that it copied a shoe design. According to court documents, Skechers alleges that L.L.Bean's Freeport Slip-On shoe uses a "Heel Cup" design that Skechers received a patent for in 2022. Skechers claims the Freeport-based company began using...
Orono public pool closed due to liner issue
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - According to a Facebook post, Orono Parks and Rec say while they were closing the pool last night, they found a problem with the liner. They say when staff got there this morning, the problem was worse. It’s now affecting the stairs into the pool which...
The 3rd Annual Ed Sheffer Ink & Iron Fest Is Coming In September
This yearly event is in memory of Ed Sheffer, the founder of Diversified Ink, who died in a motorcycle accident on June 16, 2020. The 2024 date is set for the annual Ed Sheffer INK & IRON FEST, benefiting Maine Veterans. Ed was a great friend to not only all...
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
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