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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...
Maine delegation joins Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — TheDemocratic National Convention gets underway Monday in Chicago, and delegates from across the country are gathering. That includes 32 delegates and two alternates from Maine. Maine's delegation includes Gov. Janet Mills, who will take part in a Women's Governor panel on Wednesday. Many members of the delegation started arriving in Chicago over the weekend.
Air conditioners help alleviate effects of climate change but also contribute to it
PORTLAND, Maine — Summers in Maine are getting warmer because of climate change. Of course, we aren't alone in that trend. As global temperatures increase because of carbon emissions, the warmest months of the year are tipping into the extreme in many parts of the world. That trend has...
UMaine Wants You to Sing the National Anthem at a Home Game
One of the hardest songs to sing is the National Anthem! If you are up to the challenge, and brave enough to stand in front of the Black Bear faithful and honor our country, the University of Maine wants to hear from you!. Right now they are searching for individuals...
Old Town Hannaford shut down Sunday
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Old Town Hannaford was shut down for a while Sunday after a suspicious item was found in the store. Officials tell TV5 they received a complaint around 9 a.m. of a suspicious package. They say the item had a lock on it and had...
Anna Phillips Named America East Defensive Player of the Week
BOSTON – University of Maine women's soccer defender Anna Phillips has been named the America East Defensive Player of the Week, as announced on Monday by the conference. Phillips helped the Black Bears to a 1-0-1 season-opening week, including a 4-0 win at Le Moyne and 1-1 tie at Syracuse. The senior played all 180 minutes and led a back line that surrendered just 12 shots total – including just two on goal – in the unbeaten week for the Black Bears.
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.
'I think it's wrong:' Mexico residents concerned as police department goes idle
PORTLAND (WGME) -- As of Tuesday, the town of Mexico will have no police chief, no police officers and no police department. Town leaders in Mexico hope this will only be a temporary closure of its police department, as they work to hire a new police force. But with a shortage of officers in Maine, it won't be easy.
Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival wraps up
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, now 30 years running, has come and gone. The fate of the event was up in the air after the Great Falls Balloon Festival had to be canceled a few months ago. Both Lewiston and Auburn then rose to the occasion to host a rebranded version...
Man Arrested for Drugs, Robbery and Assaulting Teen in Maine
A 38-year-old man was arrested for selling marijuana to teens, assaulting a 15-year-old and stealing his shoes, sweatshirt, and cell phone in Auburn. Man Arrested for Robbing and Assaulting 15-Year-Old Ryan Jolicoeur was charged with Robbery, Theft, Assault and Aggravated Drug Trafficking. Stole Teen’s Shoes, Sweatshirt and Phone. The...
‘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.
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.
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.
Bath celebrates 11th annual Day of Kindness with community festivities
BATH (WGME) - Community members came together in downtown Bath on Saturday to celebrate the city's 11th annual Day of Kindness. Each year, people set up stations all along the sidewalk downtown, where they can offer their acts of kindness to anyone passing by. Saturday's event also featured all kinds...
Lincoln’s Adding Another Festival To It’s Roster: Check Out ‘Septemberfest’
The town of Lincoln knows a thing or two about festivals! It's been holding several festivals, every year, for decades. Last month, they provided an entire weekend of entertainment with their Olympic-themed Loon Fest. And coming up next month, they have some more fun planned!. According to their event page,...
Get Your Kilts Ready, Maine
S this Friday, August 23rd. The unique performance will take place from 6pm until 7pm. Wee Dram Band and the Acadia Piper will be featured. Ernie Smith is the talent known as the Acadia Piper and he will perform the Papermakers Lament in honor of the Bucksport Mill and Millworkers along with traditional Scottish tunes.
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