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Private Island in Maine Hits the Market for Under $5M—but There's a Catch
A private island in Maine, home to a storied estate, recently landed on the market for just $5 million—but potential buyers might want to think twice before snapping up this isolated oasis. Built in 1914 and owned by the same family for 70 years, the island's four-bedroom main house...
727 Ocean Sunset Hosts Sea Glass Workshop with OP Artist Kim Kruger Wednesday August 21st 1-3PM
If you missed the last one, don’t miss this one! Wednesday, August 21st with Ocean Point Artist, Kim Kruger. Create your own unique one-of-a-kind sea glass art!. All supplies included! 2 hours of pure fun and getting creative! $45 kids $70 for adults.
This week at Lincoln Theater
“Jurassic Park” - (PG-13; 2 hours, 6 minutes) - The final film in our 2024 Summer Blockbuster series. A select group is chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park’s mastermind and billionaire assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt. Final showing Thursday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m.
Maine and Syracuse Play to 1-1 Tie
The Maine Black Bears and Syracuse battled to a 1-1 tie in Syracuse on Sunday afternoon, August 18th. Maine scored 1st, just 1:07 into the contest. Lara Kirkby scored her 2nd goal in as many games, assisted by Abby Kraermer and Kayla Kraemer. Maine led 1-0 at the Half, and...
Tiger Colby Wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway
With other local short tracks taking the weekend off, Wiscasset Speedway saw an increased number of drivers in the pits and fans in the stands on Saturday as they hosted their Group 2 divisions. The program, which was sponsored by Mainely Karting, also included an extended 75-lap race for the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and a 20-lap exhibition race for LST Motorsports Park’s Champ Karts.
‘Amphitrite’ mural stirs old memories, aims to create new ones along Rockland harbor trail
ROCKLAND — Terry Pinto received a call one day while he happened to be searching online, trying to find a material that could remove some of the graffiti from the side of one of Director Pinto’s waste water treatment buildings. The woman on the phone said that he had a wall that she would like to paint.
Beartracks band & friends are storming the Wayside stage Saturday
DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is excited to host Beartracks, featuring siblings Tommy and Julie & friends, bringing you a great night of bluegrass standards, originals, and songs with a twist on Saturday, Aug. 24. They began as a trio in 2004 when legendary dobro player Junior Barber...
Jefferson Fire Department Requests New Truck
At the polls in November, Jefferson voters will consider a request from Jefferson Fire and Rescue to partially finance a new firefighting vehicle. According to Jefferson Fire Chief Darin Walker, the truck, for which taxpayers will be asked to authorize the expenditure of about $97,000 from town surplus funds, will be paid for with funds from the fire department’s reserve account. The total cost of the truck is expected to be $373,710, Walker told the Jefferson Select Board at a meeting on Monday, Aug. 12.
National Thrift Shop Day marked by back-to-school sustainable shopping
Shopping sustainably and getting the most bang for your buck- Saturday is National Thrift Shop Day. The Goodwill of Northern New England is celebrating as parents and kids are getting ready to go back to school. Thrift shops tend to offer cheaper options for back-to-school supplies. They are also considered...
Artist Walter Kitundu Premieres New Work in Biddeford Pool
(Biddeford Pool, ME) Renowned multidisciplinary artist Walter Kitundu will premiere his newest work Rekodi Maji “Record the Water” in Biddeford Pool. For this work which is part research, part sound installation, part performance, Kitundu has adorned his kayak with instruments meant to respond to the state of Biddeford Pool’s winds and waters. The sea plucks strings that resonate the hull of the vessel which also holds flutes played by the rising and receding waves. The sounds will be transmitted to shore, allowing the audience to experience the work as if they were inside the kayak as it navigates the shoreline.
Thousands take part in Allagash Brewing Company's first-ever 'Camp Allagash'
PORTLAND, Maine — Beer lovers and fanatics of the outdoors got a chance to combine their passions at the first-ever "Camp Allagash" in Portland. Hosted the week of Aug. 11 at Allagash Brewing Company, attendees were able to enjoy quintessential summer camp activities like friendship bracelet making, camp trivia, or even going on a bird-watching walk with members of the Maine Audubon Society throughout the camp.
Northern Light CA Dean Hospital’s Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament brings community together
GREENVILLE — A full field of area golfers spent a memorable day at the beautiful Mount Kineo Golf Course on Aug. 8 for the 2024 Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament, a major fundraiser to support patients in need and help students reach their educational goals. The top gross...
Walk for Hope to support cancer care services close to home
DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Sept. 21 Northern Light Mayo Hospital will welcome cancer survivors, patients and families, and community supporters to the hospital for the Walk for Hope, a new fundraising event to benefit cancer care services in Piscataquis County. The walk will support Northern Light Cancer Care services...
Abby Kraemer Named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – University of Maine soccer forward Abby Kraemer has been named to the 2024 Hermann Trophy Watch List, as announced this week by the United Soccer Coaches. Kraemer, a senior, is one of just 44 Division I women's soccer players named to the list and the only player from an America East program on the 2024 Watch List.
Bucksport couple celebrates 75 years of marriage
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - On August 13th, 1949, a couple from Bucksport became husband and wife. This week marks 75 years of the two being married. An anniversary celebration took place Saturday at Alamoosook Lakeside Inn, where family and friends gathered to celebrate the marriage of Natalie and Welman McFarland.
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