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Emergency officials respond to possible shooting incident off Route 202 in Unity
UNITY, Maine — Emergency officials responded Thursday morning to a developing incident in Unity in which a person reportedly suffered a gunshot injury. Waldo County dispatchers confirmed Thursday morning that LifeFlight had been called to help transport a person with a gunshot injury. The Unity Volunteer Fire Department was...
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...
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...
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...
Former China Dine-ah to become daycare
The former China Dine-ah, on Lakeview Drive (Route 202), which was closed by the pandemic in the spring of 2020, is moving toward becoming a daycare called Grace’s Busy Bees, directed by Grace McIntyre. McIntyre, building owner Norman Elvin and architect David Landmann described plans to the China Planning...
Joey Doiron Wins Inaugural Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains
On Wednesday night at Oxford Plains Speedway, there was no denying Joey Doiron. Doiron powered to the lead on a lap 266 restart and held off Derek Griffith to win the All That’s Metal Celebration of America 300, earning a $40,000 payday in the holiday spectacular. Doiron, already a...
More Maine school districts vote to ban cell phones
FREEPORT (WGME) -- More Maine school districts are voting to ban smartphones in middle schools and even high schools. More than 30 school districts across the state now have bans in place, and many more are considering it. School staffers say they see too many kids addicted to these devices.
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.
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...
SNL Alum To Perform Night Of Improv In Rockland
If you watched Saturday Night Live between the years of 1999 and 2006, chances are you witnessed one of the eclectic characters Massachusetts born comedian Rachel Dratch created for the show. Known for her work as "Debbie Downer", "Sheldon" and on of the hot tub "Lovahs", Dratch, who is both...
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