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Nick Hinkley scores pivotal win at Wiscasset Speedway
The last weekend in August is widely known as the biggest race weekend of the summer in Maine. Even with the hustle and bustle going on at other local short tracks in the area, Wiscasset Speedway still drew in a hearty crowd for their Group 1 and Enduro program on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Storm damage on hiking trails requires caretakers to consider new solutions
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's changing climate is producing more severe and more frequent storms, like the ones in December and January and even the nor'easter this past April. Even some over the past summer have caused damage that comes with a huge price tag, like on hiking trails. "We...
Playoff baseball. Tickets for Sea Dogs' postseason go on sale
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Sea Dogs are currently in first place in the Eastern League's Northeast Division and are looking to win the second-half division title and claim a spot in the playoffs. As of Monday, the Sea Dogs had a 33-15 record in the second half of...
Police investigate robbery at Portland gas station, suspect at large
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Police are investigating a robbery at a gas station in Portland. On Saturday, officials were called to the Riverton Gas Station on 1585 Forest Avenue for a report of a robbery. An unknown male entered the gas station with a white mask and a baseball bat.
Searsport community raises over $5,000 for dogs relocated by authorities
SEARSPORT, Maine — Following the news late last month that 27 dogs were relocated from Coastal Dreams Rescue in Bucksport by authorities, businesses and area residents gathered in Searsport Sunday to fundraise and collect donations for the animals. Ahead of the event, organizers were skeptical they could raise $1,000...
Gluchacki Redoubles ACT Championship Chase with Late-Race Move to Secure Big Oxford Victory on 250 Weekend
Oxford, ME — With beautiful weather over Eastern Maine, forty-three teams entered Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday with the American-Canadian Tour faithful running door-to-door in the Oxford 125 as part of the 51st annual Oxford 250 weekend. ACT officials confirmed all forty-three teams would start Saturday’s feature event and Derry, New Hampshire’s Erick Sands took the pole position by virtue of a +5 handicap earned in heat race Plus/Minus qualifying events.
Strangers rescue beached shark in Lubec
LUBEC, Maine (WABI) - A night out made an unexpected turn for a few people in Lubec. “We were eating dinner and all of a sudden we heard a bunch of splashing. And I don’t know if the thresher shark was chasing bait or really, what was going on, but all of a sudden it came flying out of the water and landed on the beach,” said Wes Crockett, one of the people who saved the shark.
Three hospitalized after go-kart crashes into crowd at Anson parade
ANSON, Maine (WABI) - Three people were hospitalized after a go-kart went into a crowd in Anson Saturday. It happened during the Madison-Anson Days Parade just after ten Saturday morning. Officials say the driver of one of the Shriners go-karts lost control just after the parade started on Main Street...
BCS Construction Making Headway, Staying Within Budget
On Tuesday, Sept. 3 students will return to the halls of Bristol Consolidated School for the second school year in a row with the building under construction and renovation. BCS Facilities Manager John Carroll said from the time the school broke ground on the project in June 2023 until students return on Tuesday, Sept. 3, about 90% of the school has been affected by renovation.
Win Tickets to Walker Hayes with Kylie Morgan & Tenille Arts
Win Tickets to Walker Hayes with Kylie Morgan & Tenille Arts in Bangor. Win tickets to Walker Hayes with Special Guests Kylie Morgan, Tenille Arts & 12/OC at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor on Friday, August 30. Winners will get Email. We will email the winners. Make sure you...
Windsor Fair returns for 2024
WINDSOR, Maine (WABI) - 2024′s Windsor Fair is off to a busy start. “We’re a 10-day fair now. It’s gone over really, really well. The weather has been cooperating with us. We have something for everybody here at the Windsor Fair. There’s so much to see, so much to just enjoy, the sights, the sound, the tastes, it’s everywhere,” explained Judy Ballard, Windsor Fair Executive Commitee Secretary and Trustee.
Golfers compete in Tracy’s 15th Annual Golf Scramble
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Today, over 100 golfers competed in the Tracy’s 15th Annual Golf Scramble on the eighteen-hole course. The tournament was held to fundraise for charities including Evan’s Veteran Project, organized by 8-year-old Evan to support veterans with random acts of kindness. Teams of four took...
I Know ME program to screen its second movie, Aug. 25
UNITY — The I Know ME program will screen its second movie, “Call Me Ishmael”, Sunday, August 25, at 4 p.m., at Clifford Student and Arts Center, 42 Depot St, Unity. There will be a reception from 4 - 4:30 p.m., with lemonade and cookies. Theater doors...
Free organ concert at Waldoboro church
Organist Kevin Birch returns to Waldoboro’s Broad Bay Congregational Church, for a concert on the church’s historic 1875 E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Organ, accompanied by violinist Anatole Wieck and cellist Sarah Hoskins, on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. on 941 Main Street, Waldoboro.
Greenville Grove Subdivision public forum set for Sept. 3
GREENVILLE — Last month the Greenville Planning Board heard a proposal concerning nearly 60 acres of land in Greenville Junction off North Green Street, on the peninsula going into Moosehead Lake on the eastern shore of the West Cove, to be developed into the Greenville Grove Subdivision. On Aug....
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