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UMaine football ready for kickoff, first game Friday
The college football season kicks off Friday night in Orono. UMaine opens the season at home against Colgate. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. or the Black Bears. UMaine is coming off two straight 2-9 campaigns and hasn't made the playoffs since 2018, but with a new quarterback and Jordan Stevens coaching at his alma mater for a third season expectations are high.
Massachusetts man arrested in Palmyra on drug charges
PALMYRA, Maine (WABI) -One person was arrested and several others are expected to be charged with various drug trafficking and possession charges in Palmyra. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office searched at a home on Madawaska Road in Plamyra Thursday after a long investigation. When they arrived, they say four...
Two Mainers Charged After Using Counterfeit Bills for Bail
Do people actually think they're usually smarter than the police?. I know that's a bit of a rhetorical question, but on the other hand, it happens. But I always wonder, why does one person think they can always outsmart a team of people? Or why do they try to outwit an organization whose sole purpose is dedicated to one thing? Chances are, when it's just you against all of them, you're going to lose.
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
Lisbon Water Department issues 'do not drink' order hours after saying water was OK
LISBON (WGME) -- The Lisbon Water District issued a "do not drink" order Thursday afternoon. Lisbon Water Department Interim General Manager Shellie Reynolds says that the department's filters had failed and allowed too much sludge into the drinking water, resulting in a possible high level of arsenic. The department says...
Local YMCA steps up to host Bucksport afterschool programs
BUCKSPORT -- The town of Bucksport will have more available after-school childcare programs again after a staffing shortage threatened to interrupt that service. Bucksport's Town Manager, Susan Lessard, says that the Bucksport Area Child Care Center experienced a staffing shortage, one that rendered the organization unable to provide after school care.
Maine Lobsterman & TikTok Star Profiled On ‘CBS Saturday Morning’
Maine has a lot of social media stars on TikTok. Chef Adam Libby, and Tatum Talks, are two who are visiting the upcoming Bangor Comic & Toy Con. They have a combined 6.4 million followers, but there is another influencer who is "making waves" on several platforms. Jacob Knowles has...
Maine Republicans say they have a plan to fix rising property taxes; Democrats say they're already on it
GORHAM, Maine — Homeowners in many communities are grappling with rising property taxes. Maine Republicans say they have a plan to help, and Democrats tout their existing initiatives, but meanwhile, the tax bills keep coming. Be it the result of local budget increases or property reassessments, homeowners say they’re...
Blue Hill Fair returns for another year
BLUE HILL, Maine (WABI) - The Blue Hill Fair gets underway at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Fairgoers get in for the low price of $1 Thursday. There will be rides, livestock, tractor pulls and live concerts. Nashville country recording artist Aaron Tippin will be among those performing, he takes the...
Stephen Coston Explains His $100,000 Donation to the Conners Emerson School Project [VIDEO]
It was announced at the September Bar Harbor School Board meeting that Bar Harbor businessman Stephen Coston had made a $100,000 donation to the Conners Emerson building project, earmarked for the library. He joined WDEA's Chris Popper on Thursday, August 29th to talk about why he made the donation, why it was earmarked for the library and to encourage others to contribute to the project and the community.
Bangor Humane Society hosts story time
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - What could be better than a good book?. That was the idea as Bangor Humane Society invited the public for a story time. They were treated to a story about the adventures of two French Bulldogs who get into some trouble on a Maine island. “It...
UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in September
STATEWIDE -- The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a two-part online info session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. According to a release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the sessions will be from 6-7PM on September 18th and 25th. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey”...
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