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Anson Scout achieves Eagle rank
Nick Gower, of Anson, received the Eagle Scout rank, the highest award in Scouting, during a ceremony held on July 13 at the Garret Schenck School. His Eagle Scout project was a benefit to the American Legion. The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post in Madison has a new, custom-made fire pit for the proper retirement of United States flags that have become faded, ripped or worn. “I am so proud of Nick,” said Troop #481 Scoutmaster Darlene Taylor, of Starks.
Ironman Maine Triathalon in Augusta, July 28
The IRONMAN® 70.3® Maine triathlon in Augusta is Sunday, July 28. More info HERE!. The Kennebec River current propels athletes 1.2 miles downriver giving them the legs they need for the 56-mile New England bike journey of swooping descents and adventurous climbs. The 13-1-mile rolling run hugs the riverbed and offers a tree lined canopy with plenty of shade and incredible community support all the way to the finish-line.
Houlton man finishes Miracle Mile race less than a month after a heart transplant
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - While finishing any race is an accomplishment, for one gentleman finishing the annual Miracle Mile race was quite literally a miracle. Meet Sam Hiscoe, a 35-year-old who was born and raised in Houlton. In seventh grade Sam found out he had a heart condition that would progressively get worse over time. This year, Sam found out he would need a heart transplant, so he decided to document his whole journey through TikTok.
Officials optimistic despite ongoing issues at Kennebunkport wastewater facility
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) --Town leaders say they’re working to get the problem flushed, but Kennebunkport continues to have issues with its wastewater treatment facility. It’s been dumping only partially treated waste into the Kennebunk River for several weeks. Residents say the smell and sight of the waste being dumped...
Gov. Mills responds to needle concerns in Sanford
SANFORD (WGME) -- The Sanford city manager has estimated more than 14,000 needles were collected from a former encampment site. Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order early in the pandemic, relaxing rules for the state’s syringe exchange program. It also meant people could get more clean needles at...
Berwick issues health advisory for drinking water due to high manganese
BERWICK (WGME) - A health advisory was issued for Berwick’s drinking water for high levels of the toxic manganese. The utility "Maine Water" says the levels are high right now due to dry summer weather, causing water to look brown and discolored. Infants up to 6 months old and...
4-year-old boy found wandering was seeking help for father, police say
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Police responding to a report of a 4-year-old boy walking alone on Thursday, July 18, did not realize he was seeking help. When an officer of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department walked the boy a quarter-mile back to his home, he found the boy's father had suffered a medical event. Police say he was taken to Maine Medical Center and has since made a full recovery.
Maine to Endure Furnace-Like Conditions Next Week
So far, the summer of 2024 has been the exact opposite of the summer of 2023. Last summer was cold and rainy. This summer has been hot, humid, and sunny. In fact, the weather has been way hotter than we normally get here in northern New England. For the last...
Message of 'hope' resounds at Maine's annual opioid response summit
AUBURN, Maine — Maine's sixth annual Opioid Response Summit took place Thursday in Auburn, where small successes to combat the state's opioid crisis were highlighted. But leaders at the event said there is still a long road ahead. Attendees of the event, which was held at Central Maine Community...
Maine Seeks Input on Whether Moose Hunt Should Be Changed
For many people in and around Maine, hunting season is an annual tradition that gets them as excited as Christmas Day. For those who truly enjoy the sport, entering the moose lottery is more exciting than playing the Megabucks. But over the last several years, the Maine Department of Inland...
UNH Surveys: Harris Holds Lead Over Trump in NH and Maine
DURHAM, NH – Following President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, Democrats in New Hampshire and Maine favor Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, according to UNH surveys. Harris holds a lead over former President Donald Trump and is slightly more popular than Trump or...
One of the Last RadioShacks in Maine Announces It Will Close
In the early '80s, there was a boom of RadioShack stores opening in Maine, partially thanks to the growing home computer business. My first PC was a Tandy 1000EX with a built-in 5 1/4" floppy disk drive, bought at RadioShack. We had a store open up locally in Oxford, and...
From the bear’s perspective: Bear walks off with Maine game camera
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine (WMTW) - You have heard of a bird’s-eye view, but what about a bear’s-eye view?. Bears are very active in Maine, and a man from New Gloucester has the video to prove it after a black bear walked off with his camera. Jeff Meissner says...
Aroostook-born hiker sets time on international trail in Maine
An Aroostook County native is working to put Maine’s portion of the International Appalachian Trail in more people’s sights. Robert Greenier was born in Fort Kent and lived near Presque Isle as a child. Now a Colorado resident, he hiked all 138 miles of the Maine leg in just under 67 hours, finishing in the wee hours of Sunday in Fort Fairfield.
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