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A shoe that goes 65 mph
Hitting the road for a trip from Maine to Massachusetts in a giant boot on wheels. Mandee Flanders was cruising south on Route I-95 at 65 mph behind the wheel of a giant shoe — specifically, a giant duck boot. It was a Friday in July and her road...
Register now to dispose of unwanted pesticides
Maine residents can participate in the Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program, a joint initiative by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The next local obsolete pesticide collection days will be held in Presque Isle in October. Other...
Harris up by 5 points in key Maine district: Survey
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump by 5 points in a Maine congressional district that could provide a critical electoral vote in November, according to a new poll that cuts against most predictions for the district. The survey from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center released Wednesday showed Harris leading Trump in Maine’s…
Brewer grocery store holds grand reopening
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - Paradis (PARA-DEE) Shop ‘n Save held its Grand Reopening in Brewer Thursday morning. People crowded in as a blessing and ribbon cutting started at ten. The store has new, independent owners who say they’ll keep doing the extra touches the big box stores don’t do....
Disc Golf League at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro Continues to Grow
The Midcoast Disc Golf Club (MDGC) enjoyed a large turnout for Random Doubles League play on Tuesday, August 13 at the Cider Hill Farm course on Main Street in Waldoboro. The parking lot was overflowing as twenty-eight players participated during the gorgeous summer evening.Although disc golf action at Cider Hill Farm is nothing new, it has new energy sparked by a dedicated team of volunteers that has built a strong community at the Waldoboro event space across the Medomak River from downtown Waldoboro.
Up in the Air: Maine’s Most Popular Airline Routes Revealed
Air travel can be rough. The long security lines, crowded food courts, non-existent parking, never-ending terminals, and general public can drive any sane person mad. However, we Mainers are relatively lucky. Our two largest commercial airports are a godsend. Easy in, easy out. There's nothing like parking and getting to the gate in the span of 10 minutes. It's a completely different flying experience, and small market flying at its finest.
Three High Schools in Maine Named Best in State
We can all agree that getting a proper education is important, but in our Pine Tree State, not all educations seem to be created equal. In Maine, everyone agrees that is essential, whether you're a child, a parent, or someone without kids. However, not all schools offer the same quality of education.
Check It Out: Trailer For New ‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Movie
Eighty-five years ago, a young boy named Donn Fendler, survived over a week alone, lost in the wilderness in northern Maine. He wrote a book about his adventure called 'Lost On A Mountain In Maine' that is still read by elementary school students across the state. Word spread in 2022,...
Maine commission's final report details ‘inaction’ of Army captain regarding Lewiston shooter
It’s been nearly 10 months since Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin, went into a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston on the night of Oct. 25, 2023, and opened fire, killing 18 people and wounding 13 more. Since then, public officials, survivors of Card’s rampage and victims’ loved ones...
Jackie and Justin Rudy Close Out Concert Series
The Little Brown Church Music Series in Round Pond concludes for the season on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with a special show performed by the series’ hosts. Jackie and Justin Rudy, of Newcastle, will be joined by guitarist Neal Clark, of Dresden, to form Jackie Rudy & The Hand-Me-Down Bouquets.
Maine’s First In-Person Sports Betting Bar to Open in Portland
Maine will soon have its first in-person sports betting bar in Portland after city council leaders approved the liquor license of First Track Investments LLC on Monday. Oddfellahs is set to become the first in-person sports betting bar in Maine. The applicant also operates the Portland Regency Hotel. According to...
Target in South Portland, Maine, Adding Exciting Addition
Target in South Portland, Maine is adding something that is going to make a lot of people happy. Target, like a lot of retailers, is still going through the pains of COVID-19 repercussions. There are often long lines and empty shelves. But the latest addition is one that a lot...
Bar Harbor approves Jackson Lab’s $33M expansion for rare disease research
The Bar Harbor Planning Board has approved a plan by the Jackson Laboratory to build a 20,000-square-foot expansion to its Rare Disease Translational Center. The nonprofit biomedical research institution, headquartered at 600 Main St., is planning the two-story addition after outgrowing its “limited and dispersed footprint” within an existing facility, according to the application submitted by Maine engineering firm Woodard & Curran.
Johnny Clark Going Back to The Basics for Oxford 250
Even for a seven-time Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model champion, the intensity of the Oxford 250 can be overwhelming. The sleepless nights have already begun for Johnny Clark, who won the Oxford 250 in 2020. Clark has struggled recently at Oxford Plains Speedway, adding pressure to the upcoming weekend.
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