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Annual Champion the Cure Challenge raises more than $500K for cancer treatment, research
BREWER, Maine — More than 1,600 people raised money for cancer treatment and research Saturday at Northern Light Health’s annual Champion the Cure Challenge in Brewer. People walked, ran, and cycled to support cancer patients and survivors and to honor those they’ve lost. "There’s a sense of...
Boothbay fines contractor $75K for missing deadline
Boothbay selectmen voted, 3-2, Aug. 14 to assess a $1,000 per day fine to McGee Construction of Gardiner for missing a construction deadline. McGee was hired this spring to finish a municipal sewer and water project to aid Boothbay Region Housing Trust’s affordable housing project. A May 17 deadline was instituted for the project’s completion encompassing Country Club and Butler roads.
16th annual Wayne’s Wiffle for A Wish takes place in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - People of all ages donned the iconic yellow bat on Saturday in Bangor. All proceeds go towards granting Make-A-Wish Maine. The event is run tournament style featuring four divisions with respective championships. Divisions include Open, Classic, Youth, and Executive. President of Wayne’s Wiffle for a Wish...
Planning board approves minor subdivision, town shed
After several rounds of review, the Boothbay Harbor planning board on Aug. 14 conditionally approved a minor subdivision at the former Beach Cove Waterfront Inn. The proposed project, first brought to the board in April, is a four-lot subdivision on the site of the inn at 48 Lakeview Road, which burned down in 2022. The board reviewed the application several times, with multiple requests for more information and clarification. Throughout the process, including two public hearings, the board and neighbors paid particular attention to the project’s potential environmental impact on West Harbor Pond.
Belfast Rotary Club turns 100
BELFAST--The Belfast Rotary Club is celebrating a milestone. The civic organization, which meets weekly at the Shrine Club in Belfast, is marking its 100th anniversary. And to celebrate this special occasion, the rotary is choosing to gift the community with a pirate ship themed playground for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy at Belfast City Park.
Hundreds watch as Cardboard Boat Challenge returns to Belfast
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - 2024′s Belfast Harbor Fest came to a close as people competed in the annual cardboard boat challenge. “I think we had 500 people here, and that’s the kind of crowds we’ve had the last two or three years. We had over 20 boats participating. We didn’t know until yesterday or until this morning, if we had any more than the one that was built yesterday afternoon,” stated Duke Marston, Announcer, Cardboard Boat Challenge.
Acadia National Park Will Get New Heavy Equipment Thanks to a Successful 35th Annual Friends of Acadia Benefit
400 gathered under the tent to celebrate and support the park. HULLS COVE—The stars aligned, and the rain clouds parted for a celebratory summer evening to support Acadia National Park. Four hundred people joined together under the tents at beautiful Cover Farm in Hulls Cove on Saturday, August 10 for Friends of Acadia’s 35th Annual Benefit.
Citing Staffing Issues, This Maine Police Department Will Close For Good Tuesday at 6 AM
When it comes to the police force in Maine, it is made up of several state, local and county agencies. Those smaller local and town agencies make up about 130 of the total agencies statewide. Maine police forces serve both the larger cities like Portland and Bangor but also the...
Digital Newsletter: A weekly dose of feel-good stories from NEWS CENTER Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Greetings from the Digital Team here at NEWS CENTER Maine. Don’t know who we are? We’re the people behind the scenes responsible for what you see on our website, app, YouTube, and Facebook page. Our jobs are computer-centric and just like those brilliant machines,...
Plans for Maine's first in-person sports-betting bar could take step forward Monday
PORTLAND, Maine — Mobile sports betting went live in Maine inNovember 2023 and has generated millions of dollars of bets. Now, efforts are in the works for the state's first in-person retail sports wagering site. The Portland City Council is scheduled to decide Monday whether to grant an application...
Rip Currents Prompt Multiple Rescues at Jersey Shore Amid Ernesto
A rip current warning remains in effect along the Jersey Shore following a weekend that saw more than a dozen people rescued due to dangerous conditions. The warning, prompted by major swells from Tropical Storm Ernesto, is expected to last until tomorrow. The Ocean City Beach Patrol and Ventnor City beach patrol leaders reported waves as high as six feet, leading to 16 rescues on Sunday alone. The weekend storms also resulted in power outages for thousands of residents.
Stolen forklift causes power outage in Lewiston-Auburn, 6,700 affected
AUBURN (WGME) - Central Maine Power says 6,700 customers lost power in the Lewiston-Auburn area overnight after an incident involving a stolen forklift. CMP spokesperson Jon Breed says this incident is being investigated by the Auburn Police Department. It appears an industrial forklift, which is not the property of CMP,...
727 Ocean Sunset Hosts Another 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. Sign up at the Front Desk...
Limitless Vacationland Cup Results (8/17): Scotty 2 Hotty, Dijak, Alec Price, Matt Cross In Action
Limitless Wrestling held its Limitless Vacationland Cup event on August 17th from The Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. The event aired on IWTV. Full results (courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights are below. Limitless Vacationland Cup Results (8/17) - Vacationland Cup 2024 First Round: Dezmond Cole def. Aiden Aggro. - Vacationland Cup...
Lewiston and Auburn celebrate 30th year of balloon festival despite hurdles
Three incredible days, 14 different balloons and more than one-hundred-thousand spectators came out for the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival. There were lots of ups- and downs- leading up the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival this year. The planning board for the Great Falls Balloon Festival cancelled the event due to logistical and safety...
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