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Was That A ‘Greys Anatomy’ Star Spotted Petting Goats At The Blue Hill Fair?
Some folks attending the Blue Hill Fair Thursday afternoon think they may have gotten a glimpse of a Grey's Anatomy star kidding around with some goats. And it wasn't Patrick Dempsey!. It appears that actor Jesse Williams, who plays the character Jackson Avery, may have been spotted in the livestock...
Ellsworth High School Welcomes the Class of 2025 [VIDEO]
Thursday, August 29th was the 1st day of school for the sophomores, juniors and seniors at Ellsworth High School. In keeping with tradition, the senior class, the Class of 2025 walked into Katsiaficas Gymnasium at Ellsworth High School to a standing ovation from the faculty, staff and student body! .
United Midcoast Charities’ Eat, Drink and Be Generous event honors volunteers, donors, and grantees
On August 22, a quintessential Maine summer day featuring everything from bright, sunny skies to a sudden downpour and a stunning double rainbow, United Midcoast Charities gathered with friends and supporters to celebrate the organization’s grantee organizations, honor its Community Champions, present the Sani Award for Philanthropic Excellence to Karen Foxwell, and launch its 2025 fundraising campaign.
Rockland Public Library seeks submissions for Tiny Art Show
ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library invites local community members to share their artistic talents. The Library is seeking submissions for a Tiny Art Show. Artists ages 14 years and older can pick up a tiny art kit starting Monday, Sept. 9 through Thursday, Sept. 25 (or while supplies last). Participants can choose a painting kit that includes a 3″x3″ canvas and easel, acrylic paints, and brushes or sculpture kit with air-dry clay, brushes, and acrylic paints. Adding to the provided supplies is encouraged as long as everything fits on the tiny canvas and the sculpture doesn’t get too big.
Lisbon Issues “Do Not Drink Water” Order
The Lisbon Water District today, Aug. 29, has issued a “Do not drink” order. Officials say the water department’s filters failed and allowed too much sludge into the drinking water. The failure results in possible high level of arsenic. After changing filters, the department plans to test...
Shiretown Baptist Church buys land for new building
HOULTON, Maine – Last week, Shiretown Baptist church members signed papers to purchase a 4-acre property at 231 Smyrna St., Houlton. The approximately $79,000 purchase is the first step in building a much needed new church, said Pastor Jeremiah Chasse. “A lot of our people are really excited about...
Wanted Maine man jumps from roof while trying to escape police in Auburn
AUBURN, Maine — A wanted fugitive was arrested in Auburn Wednesday after trying to make a dramatic escape from police. The U.S. Marshal's Service says Matthew Gallagher, 34, of Lewiston, was wanted by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office for theft of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and criminal threatening with a firearm and by the Maine Department of Corrections for a probation violation.
Nearly 50 Cars Entered for Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway
Close to 50 teams have entered this Sunday’s Boss Hogg 150 at Wiscasset Speedway, as a star-studded field of Pro Stocks will compete for $15,000. The event has become a Labor Day tradition at the 1/3-mile oval in Wiscasset, Maine. Currently, 48 advertised entries are set to battle for the $15,000 prize and a place in the race’s history.
Collision between pickup truck, lawn mower causes street detours, call to reconstructionist
THOMASTON — Traffic along Route 1 through Thomaston has been diverted down side streets this afternoon while Thomaston Police wait for a crash reconstructionist to arrive. Whenever a motor vehicle incident results in a serious injury, law enforcement agents are required to inform a State reconstructionist of that incident. Because no local reconstructionist could be obtained, Thomaston PD is relying on the assistance of someone out of Lincoln County.
Body Found Near McDonald’s in Presque Isle; Police Say No Public Threat
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Presque Isle Police responded to a call shortly after noon on Saturday afternoon, August 24th, reporting a body had been discovered near McDonald’s. Presque Isle Police, the Presque Isle Fire Department, and State Police responded to the scene. Presque Isle’s Deputy Chief of Police,...
Bangor Teacher One Of The Finalists For Maine Teacher Of The Year Finalists 2024
Four women, one from Cumberland, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Penobscot Counties, are the last four finalists for Maine Teacher Of The Year. Allyson Gilbert is a Science Teacher at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. Becky Hallowell is a fourth-grade teacher from Wiscasset Elementary School. Katie Strait is a science teacher...
Brewer PD Busts Squatters Trespassing And Drugs
Authorities in Brewer say some folks squatting in a building in town were arrested and taken to jail last Thursday. According to a post on their social media page, the incident took place on South Main Street. "Brewer Police officers were dispatched to an active criminal trespass complainant in the...
Maine Senate candidate, Republican Party champion, dies suddenly
PORTLAND, Maine — Susan Abercrombie, a longtime public servant and current candidate for Maine Senate, has died. Abercrombie, a Republican from Portland, was running against Rachel Talbot-Ross, the current Speaker of the Maine House, for the Maine Senate District 28 seat. Under state law, Abercrombie's name has now been...
Do You Recognize Where in Maine This Photo Was Taken in 1968?
This photo was recently shared on Facebook that was taken somewhere in Maine in 1968. Do you know where it is?. None of what you see stands today, but the intersection remains. The location is somewhere in Cumberland County. The intersection is a lot busier today than it was in...
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