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New high end development in Houlton helps fill housing gap
Since the pandemic drastically changed Houlton’s real estate landscape, the demand for properties in Southern Aroostook continues as people look for more space, remote work opportunities, and a higher quality of life.
Trevor Sanborn Wins PASS Spud 150, Earns Oxford 250 Provisional
The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models trekked north to Spud Speedway in Caribou, Maine on Sunday for a non-points special event. Trevor Sanborn took the checkered flag in the Spud 150, earning a provisional starting position in the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250. Sanborn started...
Yarmouth Clam Festival fundraises for nonprofits and brings community together
The Yarmouth Clam Festival has been running all weekend with family entertainment, a carnival, crafts, food and music. The centerpiece of the event, the food booths, raise funds for about thirty nonprofits, according to Chelsie DiConzo, Community Events Director for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. "It's the Yarmouth Clam Festival...
First responders in Harrison save unconscious woman in heroic roadside CPR effort
HARRISON (WGME) -- In the right place at the right time. That's how Cumberland County Sheriff's deputies describe a life-saving effort Saturday morning in Harrison. Cumberland County Patrol Lieutenant Jim Estabrook says they were responding to a shooting in Harrison early Saturday morning. While Cumberland County deputies were investigating that...
Skechers files lawsuit against L.L.Bean over claims it copied sneaker design
FREEPORT, Maine — The footwear brand Skechers is suing L.L.Bean over claims that it copied a shoe design. According to court documents, Skechers alleges that L.L.Bean's Freeport Slip-On shoe uses a "Heel Cup" design that Skechers received a patent for in 2022. Skechers claims the Freeport-based company began using...
Lifeguard chairs in Kennebunk damaged in apparent vandalism 'unsafe' for use
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Officials in Kennebunk are investigating after two lifeguard chairs were recently damaged in a vandalism incident, resulting in a public safety issue for beachgoers. Kennebunk Fire-Rescue posted on social media Saturday morning saying two lifeguard chairs had been "damaged to the point that they are unsafe"...
Dozens ride to raise money for four-year-old girl's medical treatments
AUGUSTA, Maine — Dozens rode to fundraise in Augusta on Saturday for a four-year-old girl's medical treatments. Held by the Red Knights of Maine Chapter Four, the group consists of former EMS workers and firefighters and often hosts fundraising rides to support the community. Thirty-one riders started in Gardiner...
Teeing-Off at Cloukey Charity Challenge
MARS HILL, Maine (WAGM) - Golfers teed off in the name of charity during the Cloukey Charity Challenge on Saturday and Sunday. The annual charity has raised thousands of dollars for the Special Olympics for 35 years and this year was the final year. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken tells us what the challenge has meant to folks over the past 35 years.
Eric Hopkins Speaks to West Bay Rotary
“Eyes of an artist, words of a poet, mind of a scientist.”. Celebrated local artist Eric Hopkins recently came to West Bay Rotary’s Thursday morning breakfast meeting to share his thoughts on what drives his art these days, what he cares about, and what continues to move him to create in all forms. With unabashed enthusiasm, he shared the connections he feels with his community through generations and as an artist to create and express those connections. Today, the driving motivator for him is about “legacy.”
Can-Am sled dog race in jeopardy under new CDC rules, former champ says
FORT KENT, Maine — New regulations for traveling across the border with dogs may threaten the future of Fort Kent’s Can-Am and other sled dog races throughout North America, says the Canadian woman who won the last northern Maine race. Katherine Langlais of Glenwood, New Brunswick, who won...
Dan O’Brien’s Advice: Embrace the Side Hustle to Thrive in Radio
Recently, the topic of “side hustles” came up on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show when it was made aware to them that one of the Producers of the show, Dan O’Brien, has a beach wagon rental business in addition to working on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show.
Lobster boat racers throng Stonington
Every race in the 2024 Maine Lobster Boat Racing circuit has produced more entries than came to the starting line in 2023, even Bass Harbor that was hit with pouring rain and fog . But the July 14 races at Stonington topped them all when 112 boats signed up to race; that's 37 more boats than the 75 that raced a vear ago.
Union gains historical additions, modern touches in planning for Sestercentennial
UNION — Randy Scott. Bob Heald. Christmas trees, Elm trees, and time capsules. Through planning Union’s Sestercentennial, themed “looking back to look ahead,” the town gained new features and modern touches to help maintain its roots at what is referred to as the oldest public town common in Maine.
Lewiston celebrates its fourth year of Riverfest
LEWISTON, Maine — Community members enjoyed a fourth year of the Lewiston Riverfest, highlighting the city's waterfront and the activities it has to offer. The two-day event was held Friday and Saturday in the Simard-Payne Memorial Park and along the Androscoggin River. On Friday, attendees were able to jump...
Proceeds from Armenian Summer Picnics in Searsport make impact in Middle East
On July 28, Astrig Koltookian Tanguay and her extended family will be hosting their fourth Armenian Summer Picnic at the Searsport Ocean Campground. This unique Maine event offers authentic Armenian food, music and folk dance and attracts locals, summer visitors and Armenians from across New England. It also makes a...
Yarmouth celebrates 57th Clam Festival with seafood, contests, and fundraisers
YARMOUTH (WGME)- Activities are in full swing at the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. There are dozens of booths set up selling clams, Lime Rickey drinks, lobster rolls and more. Each one is ran by a different nonprofit and they get to keep the proceeds. There's some seafood lovers here...
DOT meeting to finalize Van Buren design plan set for Aug. 21
VAN BUREN, Maine – Van Buren will host a meeting with officials from the Maine Department of Transportation, the Northern Maine Development Commission, and engineers at Gorrill Palmer next month to discuss finalizing a design plan for the Village Partnership Initiative program. The VPI program involves creating plans in...
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