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Summerfest in Monson on Saturday
MONSON — Monson’s Summerfest takes place Saturday, July 20, an annual celebration of all things summer. The day is packed with a full schedule of fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to come join in on the fun. For more, go to the town Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TownofMonsonME.
Hoyt Thrills Capacity Crowd in SCoNE Win at Unity
UNITY, Maine (July 15, 2024) – Unity Raceway was the center of the New England racing universe for at least one night on Friday, July 12. The McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour thrilled a standing-room-only crowd at the 1/3-mile Maine oval as it hosted its biggest event in recent history with the first full-blown Sprint Car race held in the Pine Tree State in at least a half-century.
Portsmouth eases solar panel rules for historic district, despite opposition
PORTSMOUTH — The City Council narrowly passed the third and final reading of an ordinance amendment aimed at making it easier for homeowners to install solar arrays in the city’s historic district. Mayor Deaglan McEachern, Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley, and City Councilors John Tabor, Josh Denton and Rich Blalock voted Monday night to pass the amended ordinance. ...
Jason Pinsonnault's blistering summer with Booma Post 6: No rust for ace pitcher
PORTSMOUTH — It had been a full year since Jason Pinsonnault last took the mound to start a baseball game. There was no apparent rust to be shaken off as Pinsonnault has been stellar this summer for Portsmouth Booma Post 6, after not seeing any game action in his freshman year at Western New England University (24-20). He has a 5-0 record and allowed just one run in more than 36 innings in the regular season,...
Police identify Porter man, 54, in fatal New Hampshire crash
CONWAY, New Hampshire — Police in New Hampshire have identified a man who was killed in a fiery crash in Conway on Friday as a 54-year-old man from Porter, Maine. Conway police responded to a reported crash on East Main Street just before 4 p.m. on Friday involving a 2022 Peterbilt tractor-trailer and a 2002 Ford F150 pickup truck, according to a news release from the New Hampshire Department of Safety.
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
Hottest start to July on record continues in Maine with more heat and humidity
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It was another scorcher in Maine on Tuesday with many areas once again topping out in the 90s. It certainly is hot out and it’s not just the heat, but the humidity has been quite high as well. As of July 16, it has been the...
Bid It to Win It Maine Online Auction: Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors
Bid It to Win It starts July 15, and you'll be able to bid on amazing items with the chance to save thousands of dollars when you do. One of the items you can bid on is a Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors. The...
Maine communities open cooling centers as hot and humid conditions continue
More near-record breaking heat and humidity are expected in Maine on Tuesday and Wednesday before the heat wave comes to an end on Thursday.. Tuesday will be hot and humid once again, with plenty of sun expected. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s, feeling close to 100 with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
Reverend Patrick Finn Named Chaplain for Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland and Saint Joseph’s College of Maine today jointly announce the appointment of Reverend Patrick J. Finn as chaplain for the college, effective August 1, 2024. In this new role, Fr. Finn, in collaboration with the Mercy Center, will foster the liturgical, spiritual, and...
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