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Woman charged in connection with her grandson's death due in court Monday
LACONIA, N.H. — A woman charged in connection with the 2019 death of her grandson is scheduled to be arraigned Monday at Belknap County Superior Court in Laconia. Sherry Connor, 61, was arrested Friday on charges of manslaughter, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and witness tampering. News 9 has learned that the charges are related to the death of Connor's 5-year-old grandson, Dennis "Boo" Vaughn.
Swimmers advised to swim near lifeguards amid high surf advisory
HAMPTON, N.H. — On Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory along New Hampshire's Seacoast until 8 p.m. on Monday, impacting beaches in Portsmouth and Hampton. NWS said waves may peak as high as 7 feet. Hampton Beach chief lifeguard Pat Murphy said Sunday was one...
Crusaders drop heartbreaker on the road to UNH
DURHAM, N.H. – The Holy Cross women's soccer team traveled to Wildcat Stadium and fell short 3-2 to New Hampshire (UNH) on early Sunday afternoon. In the first half, freshman Nadia Cassamajor netted her first collegiate goal off a free kick, fed in by sophomore Mary Sommer, at 36:57 to take a 1-0 lead.
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.
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.
Unique International Triathlon is Sunday August 25
Starting with a swim across Lac Megantic, then bicycle across the Can/US Border at Woburn/Coburn Gore, then running in Carrabassett Valley. A two-country triathlon that doesn’t happen anywhere else!. Become partners or volunteers to experience the event in your own way and support our athletes, join our team. https://www.triathlonpiopolis.com/en.
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.
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...
Federal grant to help Maine install heat pumps in low-income homes
MAINE, USA — A recently announced $450 million federal grant aimed at reducing climate pollution across New England could help Maine meet its ambitious goal to place thousands of heat pumps in low-income homes and expand a critical subset of HVAC technicians trained to install them. In interviews with...
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...
Five People Escaped & One Injured after Fire in Maine
Five people escaped and one person was hospitalized after a fire Saturday night at a Hammond Street apartment building in Bangor. The blaze started around 12 am. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find smoke coming out of a third floor window, said WABI News. Man on Top Floor Burned...
As need for dementia specialists grows, one rural clinic takes a hybrid approach
Even before it opened in Presque Isle in March, the Aroostook Memory Center had 68 referrals. Primary care physicians across the rural county had patients they suspected were experiencing some form of cognitive decline and were seeking additional support from dementia specialists. Since launching, the program has received seven or eight new patients a week.
Pembroke Scorpio on winning track at Skowhegan (Maine)
Skowhegan, ME — Pembroke Scorpio won for the seventh time over the Skowhegan State Fair half-mile oval with a 1:59 win on Friday (Aug. 16). It’s a pretty remarkable feat considering he’s only raced over that track 11 times during his career. And with one of those early efforts at Skowhegan resulting in a shortly-held divisional track record of 1:53.1, it seems like the now 13-year-old has saved some of his best efforts for this particular stop on the Maine fair circuit.
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