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Moxie memorabilia and Maine masterpieces at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, August 23-25
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ 2024 Summer Grandeur sale on August 23, 24 and 25 will feature selections of Maine art, Moxie collectibles, sport and heavy equipment vehicles, plus great decorative items. “The amazing inventory for this year’s summer sale includes a balance of antique, vintage, and modern pieces. And,...
Man taken away in handcuffs following large police presence in Westbrook
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- A large police presence in Westbrook has been cleared. An incident on Central Street was first reported Sunday afternoon. A man was seen exiting the house in handcuffs with police. A woman and a child were also seen leaving the property. CBS13 is working to learn more...
Maine sired trotters wrap at Skowhegan
Skowhegan, ME — The Maine Sire Stakes closed out the week of racing at the historic Skowhegan State Fair on Saturday (Aug. 18) with four $19,000-plus divisions of 2- and 3-year-old trotters rolling down the lively midway before and during the afternoon pari-mutuel card. Freshmen trotter Whatawonder (Whataworkout-Molly McGuire)...
Ever Hoping A wins Hight Invitational at Skowhegan State Fair
Skowhegan, ME — Hope springs eternal along the state-of-Maine harness racing circuit with most trainers and drivers hoping for an opportunity to win the marquee invitationals held at various racing venues around the state. When you stable horse like Ever Hoping A though, those hopes, more often than not, transform into reality.
UMaine Wants You to Sing the National Anthem at a Home Game
One of the hardest songs to sing is the National Anthem! If you are up to the challenge, and brave enough to stand in front of the Black Bear faithful and honor our country, the University of Maine wants to hear from you!. Right now they are searching for individuals...
PVSG holds car wash fundraiser at Dysart’s
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Penobscot Valley School of Gymnastics held a car wash fundraiser at along with a summer kayak raffle in order to raise money for competing at regionals in Pennsylvania in May and nationals in Virginia in June. Gymnasts are selling them until Aug. 30 for the...
Pen Bay Medical Center welcomes Hospice volunteers
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center has partnered with a local organization to bring hospice volunteers to its Volunteer Services department. Pen Bay and Coastal Family Hospice in Rockland will now provide volunteers with specific hospice training and education to support comfort care patients at the hospital and their family members.
Mike Tyson at Eliot, Maine Dispensary For Private Meet and Greet
Mike Tyson came to East Coast Cannabis in Eliot, Maine, because they asked him to. Seacoast online says that Mike Tyson isn't just a champion boxer. He also is behind TYSON 2.0, sold in 17 different countries and various dispensaries, including East Coast Cannabis in Eliot, Maine. TYSON 2.0 sells various cannabis products.
More than 1,000 students in Greater Augusta get free school supplies
AUGUSTA, Maine — More than 1,000 students, from kindergarten through grade 12, stopped by the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday to pick up free school supplies. The Greater Augusta Area Back to School Program held the annual backpack giveaway to get kids ready for the upcoming school year. Students...
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival wraps up
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, now 30 years running, has come and gone. The fate of the event was up in the air after the Great Falls Balloon Festival had to be canceled a few months ago. Both Lewiston and Auburn then rose to the occasion to host a rebranded version...
Fort Kent mother and child escape as car bursts into flames after deer crash
A car caught fire after hitting a deer Saturday on Interstate 95 in Aroostook County, state police said. Troopers say Candyce Marsh, 43, of Fort Kent, was driving a 2024 Subaru Forester southbound in Dyer Brook and struck a deer. After pulling to the side of the roadway, Marsh and her child exited the vehicle.
Vandals drag, destroy Porta Potty at Maine baseball field
SHAPLEIGH, Maine — The York County Sheriff's Office is looking for people it says vandalized the Shapleigh Baseball Fields. On Sunday morning, a sergeant with the sheriff's office came across the scene at the baseball fields. He found a Porta Potty destroyed across the field. Officials say tire marks indicated that there were two ATVs involved.
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 19, 2024
Mission Broadband in Bangor hired Nathanial Gass as a business analyst and network technician and Amy Anderson as director of account management at its sister company, HealthConnect Networks. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland hired Robert Wolterstorff as executive director. Wolterstorff was previously the Susan E. Lynch executive...
Kora Shriners host big barbecue battle in Hiram
HIRAM, Maine — Every year, several teams travel across state and country lines to compete in the annual Kora Shriners Ride-In and BBQ Competition. The heat was turned up at the Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds as contestants cooked up their best chicken, pork shoulder, pork ribs and brisket. "Good barbecue...
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