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Speedway 95 – July 31 [RESULTS]
Here are the results from racing at Speedway 95 in Hermon on Wednesday, July 31st. In the race of the night, Ben Ashline of Winthrop came from the rear of the field of the Cap’s Tavern Modified Enduros to pick up his 2nd win of the season. Ashline moved quickly through the field until he ran upon rookie Talon Blanchard of Glenburn, who moved up from the Stars of Tomorrow last year to the Modified Enduros this year. Blanchard ran nose to tail and side by side with the much more experienced Ashline until Ashline got his nose out front on lap 18 of the 35 scheduled in the caution free event. Derek Cook of Wilton led the first 12 laps until Blanchard went to the front on lap 13 with Ashline close behind. Blanchard held the lead in a side by side battle until Ashline took the lead away using the bottom groove to race Blanchard for the next 10 laps until Ashline put his car wholly in front of Blanchard’s. Zach Audet of Norridgewock raced behind the two leaders until he, too, got by Blanchard to place second. Blanchard was third, followed by Derek Cook in fourth and Spencer Sweatt of Albion in fifth.
Two trucks ‘storrowed’ under bridges in Maine and New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Two box trucks from Maine and New Hampshire were stuck under bridges on Thursday after misjudging their clearance. The accident in Maine occurred in Westbrook, where the truck had its roof torn off. In New Hampshire, the accident happened in Exeter. Neither driver was injured. Police...
Maine school district considers reinstating policy to protect transgender children
UNION (WGME) – A Maine school board is considering reinstating a policy to protect transgender and gender expansive students after the policy was rescinded in June. The RSU 40 school board will meet in Union Thursday night, where members of the five-town district will decide if the transgender policies should be reinstated.
Mainers celebrate release of Bowdoin grad Evan Gershkovich
PORTLAND (WGME) – Mainers celebrated the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich Thursday. Gershkovich was part of a prisoner exchange after being detained in Russia for more than a year. Bowdoin College President Safa Zaki issued a statement on Gershkovich’s release Thursday. “We are deeply relieved...
Rockland road closures for Lobster Fest street events Saturday, Sunday
ROCKLAND — This week, Wednesday, July 31 – Sunday, August 4, the Maine Lobster Festival will be in Rockland’s Harbor Park. While most of the activities will occur within the park grounds, two activities in particular will occur on Rockland roads. On Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. -...
Plane from NJ seen flying upside down before deadly crash
☑️ A small plane left Morristown Airport on Thursday morning. ☑️ Witnesses said the plane appeared to be flying upside down. A small plane that took off from Morristown Municipal Airport Thursday morning crashed on approach to an airport in coastal Maine killing both people on board. The...
West Forks crash kills Woolwich woman
On Tuesday, July 30 at approximately 2:20 a.m., Somerset County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 201 in West Forks Plantation. Sergeant Ritchie Putnam, Deputy Stacey Slate and Deputy Marcus Ramirez responded. Deputy Slate is the primary investigator of this crash. The initial investigation revealed that a 2016 Dodge Durango appeared to be traveling northbound when it crossed the center line, went off the road into the southbound ditch, and struck a tree. The operator and only occupant of the vehicle, Judy Rowe, 69, of Woolwich was pronounced dead at the scene.
Waterville man arrested in drug seizure
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A Waterville man has been arrested following a three month investigation. Omar Sims Marquez, 21, was taken into custody Thursday morning after Maine DEA agents and the Waterville Police Department executed a search warrant at 18 Edwards Street in Waterville. According to a press release Marquez...
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Taste of Waterville
WATERVILLE -- Now in its 31st year, the Taste of Waterville festival brought food, entertainment, and a community together through rain or shine on Wednesday, July 31st. Hosted by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, the festival was held at the Head of the Falls in downtown Waterville. According to the...
Maine Weather Alert: Fog and Thunderstorms Expected Overnight
Caribou, ME – A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening, bringing a mix of wet and humid conditions across Maine. Tonight’s forecast calls for warm and muggy weather with patchy fog developing late. According to the US National Weather Service in Caribou, temperatures are expected to...
Local Planned Parenthood offices warn of multi-million dollar deficit, call for state funding
Representatives of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England called on leaders in Maine and other New England states to fund Planned Parenthood and other health care providers with state money during a press conference Thursday morning. PPNNE has a projected financial deficit of approximately $8.6 million over the next three years, said interim CEO Nicole […]
Maine school district to consider reinstating transgender policy
UNION, Maine — In June, the RSU 40 Board of Directors voted to delete itsTransgender and Gender Expansive Students policy. Thursday night, the Board will decide whether to rescind that action and reinstate the policy. On June 6, the Board narrowly approved removing the policy, with all 10 members...
Maine’s Bet On Legal Sports Gambling Has Paid Off With $4.6M In Tax Revenue
Maine first launched legal sports betting on Nov. 3, 2023, and residents began placing bets via two mobile platforms contracted by the tribes. DraftKings, headquartered in Boston, operates for the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Nevada-based Caesars Entertainment is also partnered with three Wabanaki Nations: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq...
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