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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.
‘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.
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...
Fans of historic Moosehead steamer singing a brand-new tune
By his own admission, Travis Wallace of Greenville is — with the possible exception of Tiny Tim — he most unlikely musical artist imaginable. He’s written song lyrics for years but never put them to use because he didn’t know how to play an instrument. “I finally said to myself, ‘Well, this is kind of dumb.’” He borrowed his daughter’s guitar and began learning basic chords. That was a year ago.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Maine Battles to Tie at Syracuse, 1-1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The University of Maine women's soccer team battled Syracuse to a 1-1 tie on Sunday afternoon at SU Soccer Stadium. Maine jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second minute thanks to a Lara Kirkby strike. After Kayla Kraemer pressured inside the box, she fed Abby Kraemer who turned to feed Kirkby for a strike at the six.
Dirigo Union to Showcase True Spirit of Maine Soccer Fans
Dirigo Union, a supporters' group for Portland's new USL soccer club, aims to create a vibrant community that embodies Maine's spirit. Co-chairs Donald Thibodeau and Mitchell Ketchen, alongside a diverse team, are focused on fostering an atmosphere of family, passion, and excitement among fans. Their mission includes amplifying Maine's unique identity through soccer-related activities, community engagement, and creative expressions like songs and flags. With a current membership of approximately 450, they aim to fill a section of the stadium with enthusiastic supporters when the team takes the field.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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