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‘Marigolds for a Cause’ sale happening Saturday in Holden
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Holden woman is making a difference, one marigold at a time. When Stephanie Chesley sets her mind on something, there’s no stopping her. Her latest endeavor started when the Health Equity Alliance approached Literacy Volunteers of Bangor about helping out at their new HEART Center, a safe haven for homeless people.
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament – September 6
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 6th at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Entry fees are $150.00 per person. Foursomes are $600 (4 players with 2 carts) and. Twosomes - $300 (2 players with 1 cart, matched with another twosome). You can register...
High school football officiating classes being held at Bangor's Cohen School
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Association of Football Officials is running classes at Cohen School in Bangor on Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting on Aug. 15. The Cohen School allows instructors to use Cameron Stadium for teaching lessons on terminology, preparation, and mechanics so that new officials can be comfortable on the field.
UMaine planning new multi-million dollar Food Innovation Lab
ORONO -- The University of Maine is working on a multi-million dollar project that could be used to expand the reach of local food and beverage companies. The University of Maine plans to spend five million dollars on a food innovation lab focused on the processing and preservation of food and beverages.
UMaine's Jeremiah Jenkins drafted by Giants, joins Maine alumni in MLB
Earlier this week, UMaine Baseball's Jeremiah Jenkins realized every young ballplayer’s dream when he heard his name called in the 2024 MLB Draft!. Jenkins had a spectacular three seasons with the Black Bears and now he moves on to the San Francisco Giants organization where he will join former Maine stars Quinn McDaniel and Nick Sinacola!
Local park prepares for upcoming celebration
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A park in Bangor is hosting their annual celebration featuring free food and several non-profit organizations. The Community Celebration in Coe Park is set for this Saturday from 10 to noon. There will be live music, yard games, free food and even a piñata. It...
Maine's Haley Ryan wins bronze medal with Team Canada ball hockey team
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Maine hockey player Haley Ryan was on a different kind of rink earlier this month. She helped Team Canada win a bronze medal in ball hockey at the ISBHF World Women’s Championship in Visp, Switzerland. “We had a couple good games right off the bat....
Football Season Tickets on Sale!
Orono, Maine -- Football season is right around the corner and season tickets for the 2024 Maine Football campaign are on sale now!. There are numerous benefits to being a Maine Football Season Member! Those who purchase a season membership for the 2024 season will receive a free parking pass, which will provide access to the Season Membership lot on a first-come, first-serve basis – the most prime parking location on game day in Orono! Season Members will also be treated to future perks, giveaways, and benefits from local sponsors.
Wilson, Marsanskis and Figueroa Named to USTFCCCA Track & Field All-Academic Team
Orono, ME - The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced that the University of Maine men's and women's Track & Field programs earned the All-Academic Team awards. Mackenzie Wilson, Cheyenne Figueroa and Luke Marsanskis earned the honor of being named an NCAA All-Academic Athlete. To...
Siting of offshore wind port poses dilemma for Maine community
Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: Dozens of neighbors, workers, and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a proposed industrial project that has potential to transform the local economy, but at the expense of a locally beloved natural area.
Clam lovers unite: Yarmouth Clam Festival promises 'shell' of a good time!
YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Well, shucks! Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The big event brings in more than 100,000 people every year. Festival organizers say there will be a parade, music, arts and crafts, competitions, and of course, food!. The parade kicks off on Friday night where...
Belmont family raises awareness after loved one dies from tickborne illness
BELMONT, Maine — The family of a Waldo County woman who died last month is working to raise awareness about an illness transmitted by deer ticks that's more dangerous than Lyme. Arlene Crabtree died last month of complications from babesiosis, a tickborne illness that destroys red blood cells. The...
Another rabid fox killed in Bath, reigniting rabies concerns in the city
BATH (WGME) -- Another rabid fox has been killed in Bath. The city has a history of issues with rabid foxes. Police say they got reports about a sick fox that had been wandering around the Big Apple store and walking repeatedly into traffic on Rt. 1 on Monday. The...
Wight Street road work expected to be 'substantially' done by the end of August
BELFAST -- Work on Wight Street in Belfast has been well underway for over a month. Wight Street, is described as a major downtown side street by Belfast Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge, who says the work is much-needed. The comprehensive street infrastructure improvement project on Wight Street is contracted...
Cape Elizabeth beach closed after paddleboarders spot shark fin off coast
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) - A shark sighting in southern Maine. On Friday morning, a couple of paddleboarders saw what looked like a shark fin off the coast of Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth. The fin was spotted by others and lifeguards were alerted. That’s when the staff followed protocol, raising...
You Could Own an Entire Island in Maine for the Price of a Condo in Biddeford
If you have a boat, can travel to an island, and are willing to let go of some amenities, you could own your very own island in Maine!. It's called Chance Island and is located in Machiasport. The island is on a stunning 44 acres and includes two beautiful cottages! It's listed by DOWNEAST PROPERTIES, INC.
Lewiston Commission Finally Interviews Army Social Worker, Finds She Had No Contact with Shooter
The state commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting finally succeeded in interviewing an Army social worker, but Thursday's hearing quickly revealed that she had little to nothing to do with the case. Patricia Moloney, a contracted civilian medical professional who helps run the Army Reserve's psychological health program, told the...
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