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Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
Paws for a cause: people gather with pets in Deering Oaks Park for fundraiser
PORTLAND (WGME) - It was a pet party Sunday at Deering Oaks Park in Portland. Thousands of folks gathered with their four-legged friends to raise money for the “Animal Cancer Foundation.”. There were more than 65 vendors, nonprofits, live music and food trucks. One of the organizers, Phil Zachary,...
4 Yankees Continue Rehab with Patriots in Portland, Siegler's 3 Hits Key Victory
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 4-1 on Sunday afternoon to clinch a series victory in their series finale at Hadlock Field. Over the six-game series in Portland, the Patriots' pitching staff threw to a 1.91 ERA, allowing 10 ER in 52.1 IP with 27 H and 67 K. In 11 games during Somerset’s road trip, the Patriots bullpen went 5-2 with 7 ER allowed over 52.1 IP (1.20 ERA) on 22 H and 55 K. Somerset clinches the season series advantage vs. Portland at 10-9, which would give the Patriots the...
Hampden Academy Field Hockey Play Day – August 24, 2024 [PHOTOS]
The Bangor, Brewer, Dexter, Hampden Academy, Hermon, PCHS and Stearns Field Hockey Teams all met at Hampden Academy for a play day in anticipation of the start of the 2024 season. Check out the photos! Best of luck this season to all the teams!. Field Hockey Play Day at Hampden...
Midcoast Community Chorus invites new singers for Fall 2024 season
CAMDEN — The Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) invites singers of all ages and abilities to register for its Fall 2024 season. Weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings will culminate in a January concert featuring a diverse selection of American choral music. No auditions are required, and people with all levels of musical experience are welcomed to join.
Washburn painter featured at Agency on Aging in September
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – A Washburn artist will show some of her works at Aroostook Agency on Aging during the month of September. Lila McCrum’s month-long Artists for Aging exhibit opens Friday, September 6 in time for Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk which brings together events from various venues including Wintergreen Arts Center, Ignite PI at the Northeastland Hotel, Reed Gallery at the University of Maine, The Common Gallery and the Akeley Gallery at the Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library.
Butterfly Festival returns to Fields Pond Audubon Center
HOLDEN -- Families got to learn more about Maine's native plants and insects on Saturday, especially butterflies, at the Fields Pond Audubon Center's annual Butterfly Festival. The festival offered everything from a butterfly-themed parade to a native plant sale, and even an opportunity to catch insects and have them identified...
Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody
MAINE, USA — Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief. “I think this is one of those cases where...
67-Year-Old Man Died after being Ejected from Vehicle in Maine
A 67-year-old man died Saturday morning after he crashed and was ejected from his vehicle on Route 4 in Berwick. The Berwick Police Department said the man was seriously injured and taken to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. He was pronounced dead. Name was not released. Single-Vehicle Crash. The single-vehicle crash...
Total Maine Aug. 25, 2024: In-depth on the Lewiston commission's final report
PORTLAND, Maine — In this week's edition of "Total Maine," we take a closer look at the 215-page final report from the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shootings. "In The Arena" podcast hosts Pat Callaghan, Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman discuss the Democratic National Convention. Jessica Gagne takes us...
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