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123 Foot Super Yacht “Temptation” Available for Charter for $80,000/Week in Bar Harbor [VIDEO]
Do you have a spare $80,000 plus expenses and gratuity, so say a cool $115,000 - $120,000 burning a hole in your pocket? If so, The 123 foot super yacht Temptation has just docked in Bar Harbor and can be chartered. The yacht was owned by David Dyer who was...
Two separate crashes involving Maine State Police cruisers being investigated
MAINE, USA — Maine State Police are investigating two separate crashes involving state police cruisers. Shortly after midnight Friday, a state trooper was responding to a crash in Gardiner, using his emergency lights and siren on the Maine Turnpike in Lewiston, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release.
Two State Trooper vehicles damaged in single day
GARDINER — Maine State Police are investigating two crashes involving state trooper vehicles within just a few hours. Shortly after midnight on Friday, July 19, a Maine State Police Trooper was responding to a motor vehicle crash in Gardiner using his emergency lights and siren on the Maine Turnpike in Lewiston. A 2015 Ford Pickup truck driven by 24-year-old Javier Martinez, of Waterville swerved erratically into the trooper’s lane hitting the right side of the cruiser. The crash caused minor damage to both vehicles. No one was injured in the crash. Further investigation revealed Martinez was operating under the influence of alcohol. Martinez was summonsed for OUI and released pending a court hearing.
This Maine Antique Store Has Everything You Could Want, and Things You Don’t
Antique stores are plentiful in Maine, but one stands out in Ellsworth, Maine, declaring itself "The Best Little Antique Store in Maine." It's not hard to miss when you drive by it on Route 1A, the road that gives the store its name. Route 1A Relics is a sight to...
Mainer launches app guide for Acadia National Park, local attractions
GOULDSBORO, Maine — A campground owner outside of Acadia National Park just launched an app to help visitors navigate the park, plan activities, and stay safe. The "Acadia Nat’l Park" app features hiking trails, attractions, activities, and dining options in and around the park. The app was created...
Maine State Police cruisers struck in two separate incidents Friday
Maine State Police are investigating two crashes where troopers vehicles were struck on Friday. The first of the incidents happened shortly after midnight while an officer was responding to a crash on the Maine Turnpike in Lewiston. 24-year-old Javier Martinez, of Waterville, swerved his pickup truck into the lane and...
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.
Maine State Police investigate two crashes involving troopers
LEWISTON, Maine — Maine State Police are looking into two separate incidents where troopers' vehicles were struck. Just after midnight on July 19, a trooper was on his way to Gardiner to respond to a motor vehicle crash when he was hit on the Maine Turnpike in Lewiston. With emergency lights and the siren on, the trooper's cruiser was hit by a 2015 Ford pickup truck driven by 24-year-old Javier Martinez of Waterville. The pickup swerved into the trooper’s lane, causing minor damage to both vehicles. No one was hurt. Police discovered Martinez was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was summoned for operating under the influence and released pending a court hearing.
Ellsworth museum educates visitors on telephone history
Ellsworth, Maine (WABI) -An Ellsworth Museum allows visitors to step back in time by simply picking up the phone. “Sometimes they come in here not interested, and about halfway through, all of a sudden it takes, and then they enjoy it,” says David Thompson, Assistant Treasurer at the Telephone Museum.
Stonington, Maine, Named Most Beautiful Seaside Town in America
Deciding which seaside town is the most beautiful in America sounds like a daunting task, mostly because it's all in the eye of the beholder. What makes a town the most beautiful? Is it the views? The hustle and bustle of the town itself? Architecture? Peacefulness?. All of those things...
A decade-long cleanup of the Penobscot River to begin with pilot project
The pieces are coming together for a project to try and rid Penobscot River water of its worst mercury contamination. A pilot project could begin later this year if it receives all the necessary permits. Pollution has forced the state to urge consumers to limit their intake of fish taken from the river, which is a particular concern to the Wabanaki people.
Stonington, Maine, Named Most Beautiful Seaside Town in America
Deciding which seaside town is the most beautiful in America sounds like a daunting task, mostly because it's all in the eye of the beholder. What makes a town the most beautiful? Is it the views? The hustle and bustle of the town itself? Architecture? Peacefulness?. All of those things...
MDI-Ellsworth Girl’s Summer Basketball [PHOTOS]
The MDI Girls Summer Basketball Team hosted the Ellsworth's Summer Basketball Team on Saturday morning, July 20th in the opening game of Day 2 of the MDI Girl's Summer Basketball Invitational. Check out the photos. Ellsworth-MDI Girls Summer Basketball. The MDI Girls Summer Basketball Team hosted Ellsworth's Summer Basketball Team...
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