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Kennebec Valley Humane Society at capacity, waives adoption fees
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is waiving their adoption fees for the weekend. For cats, dogs, and other critters, they are at the facility’s capacity. After moving to their new building at the end of 2023, this is the first time they have been filled...
While an agency dawdles, a Machias dike remains crippled with winter storms approaching
One recent late August evening, a few tourists gathered on the deck of Helen’s Restaurant overlooking the Machias River. The summer holdouts tugged sweaters closer and steadied their glasses while trapping napkins that threatened to fly away. This time of year, the river’s susurrus breezes grow colder and lustier, as if crying out to Machias Bay and the open sea just around the bend.
Houlton pastors leaving after more than three decades
HOULTON, Maine – It’s a bittersweet time for two Houlton pastors who came to Maine more than 33 years ago, never thinking they would stay. Now, as Melanie Burns, the worship pastor and Randall Burns, the lead pastor, prepare to leave Military Street Baptist Church on the Hill later this month, it’s hard to say “good-bye” to a church family they love.
Thank you for supporting Spectrum Generations’ Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
L-R: Lindsay MacDonald, VP Community Engagement, Spectrum Generations; Representative Janice Dodge, House District 39; City Councilor Brenda Bonneville, Belfast; Gerry Queally, President and CEO, Spectrum Generations; Jenn Brown, Director of Centers, Nutrition and Catering, Spectrum Generations; Sandra MacDonald, Regional Center Director, Spectrum Generations; Jeff Johnson, VP Home and Community Based Services, Bridges Home Services; Tarsha Rewa, Adult Day and Community Support Services Director, Bridges Home Services; and Representative Benjamin Hymes, House District 38. (Photo courtesy Spectrum Generations)
Self Checkout Lanes Are Likely Doomed at Walmart in Scarborough, Maine
What seemed like a great idea just a few short years ago is feeling like one giant disaster at Walmart in Scarborough, Maine. If you haven't visited the Walmart in Scarborough recently, you've avoided what has become a major pain point and nuisance for those customers that regularly shop at that location. Walmart is known for "rolling back" prices but what they seem to be doing is rolling back the usage of self-checkout lanes.
Presque Isle – Central Girl’s Soccer Exhibition [PHOTOS]
The Presque Isle Wildcats took on the Central Lady Red Devils at the Hampden Academy Play Day on Saturday morning, August 31st. The format was that the teams played 45 minutes running time, with the teams changing sides after 22 minutes with no halftime. The Wildcats open the season on...
Vassalboro apple orchard owners prepare for busy fall season
VASSALBORO, Maine (WABI) - With fall right around the corner, apple orchards across the state are preparing for their busiest season. Lemieux Orchards in Vassalboro has been around since the mid-60s. ”Dad started in 1964, and it was a family business, all my brothers and sisters know how to plant...
Kearney ready to contribute at UNE: Former TMHS standout playing college football for Maine school
Cam Kearney will never forget the first time he opened a college football playbook. “It’s very much bigger than high school,” he said with a grin. It’s one of the many defining moments in a whirlwind of the last two weeks that have welcomed Kearney to collegiate football.
‘Michael Vermette: The Monhegan Paintings’
Indian Island, Maine artist Michael Vermette opens his new show, "The Monhegan Paintings," at Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 5. The show runs through Oct. 5, with a reception for Michael on First Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Vermette's personal and professional history...
York considers zoning change to bring more businesses to York Village
YORK (WGME) -- Buying Long Sands Beach won't be the only initiative on the York ballot this November. Voters will also consider a zoning change, which town leaders believe will help revitalize the York Village downtown district. The change would require any new development to include commercial space on the...
York voters to decide on $4 million plan to buy private section of Long Sands Beach
YORK (WGME) -- Access to some of Maine’s iconic beaches has been a hot button issue for years. Town leaders in York want to spend $4 million to buy 42 acres of sand on Long Sands Beach that is currently privately owned, 1,600 feet to the south and another 1,600 feet to the north.
Schools Consider Banning Student Cell Phones
The Sanford School Committee took a first step on Aug. 19 toward prohibiting student use of cell phones during the school day. It held a first reading on a proposal that still faces more discussion, surveys of students, parents, teachers and administrators, and a second reading before it can be approved.
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