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This Maine Caterpillar Will Make You Itch Like it’s Browntail Season
Back in the spring, the conversations about browntail moth caterpillars began. There were all sorts of predictions about how this season was going to fare, based on conditions over the winter, and that whole zombie virus thing. It seemed like the winter was setting us up for a big-time eradication of BTM caterpillars, but that didn't really come to fruition in the way we'd all hoped. I had the rash like three times this year.
Couple seriously injured in crash with landscaping truck on Route 1 in Woolwich
WOOLWICH, Maine (WMTW) - A couple from Virginia is expected to survive after they were seriously injured in a crash involving a landscaping truck on Route 1 in Maine, according to authorities. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the intersection of Route 1 and Road B at...
Cape Elizabeth residents fill town hall to testify for the future of local schools
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Passionate residents packed the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall for Monday night’s public hearing, lining the room and waiting to express their thoughts about different proposals for the future of their schools. “It is the hope of the town council that this issue be set...
Major Changes Coming to New Balance’s Operations in Central Maine
Not only is New Balance one of the most recognizable footwear brands in the country, the company is also one of the largest employers in Central Maine. Now, big changes could be coming to the company's Central Maine operations. New Balance in Skowhegan, Maine. In December of 2022, it was...
Showers & Storms Until Sunset. Warm & Sticky Night
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The rest of the night will have partly to mostly cloudy skies. Fog will once again be likely, especially along the coast, but we may see it spread farther inland as compared to the past few nights. It will be warm & muggy as lows drop into the 60s which is about the same as the dew point temperatures.
Adding to her tour: Julia Gagnon adds balloon festival to summer schedule
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - “American Idol” star Julia Gagnon continues to add to her performance schedule across Maine this summer. The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival announced Thursday that the Cumberland woman will be performing at the festival on Sunday, Aug. 18. Julia, as she is known professionally, will sing at 2 p.m. on the Platz Associates Main Stage in Simard-Payne Park.
Save Lives by Golfing in Maine
Blackstream Custom Cycles and the Hermon Meadow Golf Club in Maine are hosting their 2nd annual charity golf tournament to benefit the Bangor Humane Society. Bangor Humane Society serves nearly 2,000 animals each year, making their care and comfort our priority until they are ready to find new homes of their own. For some, that may mean a short stay at the shelter and minimal interventions. For others, it may mean extraordinary medical or behavioral care and longer stays. No matter the circumstances, we are committed to stewarding each and every furry friend to their fur-ever home.
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
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