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Three-Year-Old Boy Shot in Hand and Injured in Maine
A 3-year-old boy was injured Tuesday afternoon after he was shot in the hand in Sanford. The Sanford Police Department said the boy was with his father when police arrived at 13 Shaw Road around 4:28 pm. Pistol Recovered. Officers recovered a pistol in the house. Transported to Hospital with...
Off-duty police officer has close encounter with humpback whale
KITTERY, Maine — An off-duty Maine police officer captured his close encounter with a humpback whale that has been spotted several times around Kittery over the Fourth of July holiday. Kittery Police Officer Danny Contois captured the video of a young humpback whale scooping up food right in front...
Experience the 17th Century at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands welcomes everyone to experience 17th century Maine during the 17th Century Days at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. This family-friendly event, organized by Neill DePaoli, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site manager, will take place on Saturday...
Greater Bangor 4th of July preps for event-filled holiday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor area is planning for a busy 4th of July Thursday. There will be many events for the public to enjoy, most of which are free. 4th of July celebrations Thursday will begin with a pancake breakfast at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Veterans eat for free and other attendees can get a plate for $15.
Skidompha Genealogy Roundtable July 11
The Skidompha genealogy roundtable at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 will feature a visual stroll through 120 years of changes on Main Street in Newcastle. Karen Paz will show examples of historic photos taken throughout the area, noting the people associated with them. She will also show samples of some of the thousands of images including portraits, family gatherings, school events, house photos, and social groups from the late 1800s to mid-1900s that are contained in the Newcastle Historical Society’s Dinsmore-Flye collection.
Caribou Utilities District manager steps down
CARIBOU, Maine – Caribou Utilities District is searching for a new leader after the departure of its general manager. Hugh Kirkpatrick was hired to lead the District in 2016, replacing longtime general manager Alan Hitchcock. Kirkpatrick submitted his resignation to the District’s board of trustees June 13. His final...
“Land of the Pointed Firs” by Kelly Desrosiers on display in Belfast
BELFAST — “Land of the Pointed Firs” an exhibit of landscape paintings by Kelly Desrosiers will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library through the month of July 2024. The Kramer Gallery located on the ground floor of the library, 106 High St., is open during library hours.
Man Sentenced to 2 Years after Injuring Four Maine State Troopers
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison for crashing into four Maine State Police Troopers in Hollis. The incident happened in August 2023 when Tyler Croston was operating under the influence and hit the officers in a driveway on Route 202. Pleaded Guilty to Aggravated Assault. Croston...
Here Are The Start Times For All 4th of July Fireworks In Maine
The 4th of July is back, and everyone in Maine is ready to enjoy the celebration!. With a decent forecast across the state and a day off from work, we are all ready to go out and be with friends and family, have a day of sun, BBQ, and games, then head out and enjoy a beautiful evening of fun & fireworks.
Fidium Fiber Expands Maine Network
July 2, 2024 – Two new communities in Maine are gaining access to Fidium Fiber, which has expanded its all-fiber network to over 4,600 homes and businesses, on Monday. This expansion offers symmetrical multi-gig internet speeds and aims to enhance educational, employment, economic, and community benefits. Fidium Fiber is a brand of ISP Consolidated Communications, which operates across 20 states.
Police identify person of interest in Brewer Riverwalk graffiti incident
BREWER (WVII) -- Police say they have a person of interest after surveillance cameras captured a man leaving graffiti on a wall on the Brewer Riverwalk. They say the video taken on Monday shows a man leaving graffiti on a wall behind a fenced in area under this overpass. Officials...
Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater in Casco Bay
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- The search for the missing man who fell overboard in Casco Bay Thursday night has been suspended. The man, now identified as 30-year-old Edward Berke, fell off a boat around 8 p.m. near Clapboard Island-- off the coast of falmouth. The us coast guard tells us that...
Harpswell informs residents about Nesterly home sharing program
Harpswell is working to inform residents about a home sharing program called Nesterly, an online service that matches renters looking for a place to stay with homeowners who have a spare room. Home sharing is a concept that involves two or more unrelated people living together under the same roof,...
Vassalboro Methodist Church receives community building grant
The Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Building 2024 fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). VUMC welcomes and offers services and support to all people. This grant will help improve accessibility to VUMC programs and services throughout the building and community. In...
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