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Veteran tile dedication sees 21 more names added to the wall in 2024
ROCKLAND — “As long as we live, they too shall live,” said Dave Franclemont, in an opening prayer to the 2024 tile dedication ceremony at the Midcoast Maine Area Veterans Memorial. Several new tiles will be added this year to the memorial wall in the upper parking...
Speeding driver hits bicyclist, ignites fire in multi-vehicle Scarborough crash
SCARBOROUGH (WGME) - Scarborough Police are looking for witnesses to a speeding driver, who they say caused several accidents as he tried to elude officers. At 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the police responded to a report of a hit and run on Route 114 near Mussey Road. Officers then...
Ironman competition wraps up in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Ironman competition in Augusta wrapped up Sunday afternoon. The contest consisted of running, swimming, and biking, over the span of 70.3 miles. The organization posted the results on their website. The winner of the Men’s division was Trevor Foley who finished with a time of...
Old Town-Orono Twins Fall to Skowhegan 5-1 in State Senior Legion Tournament
Despite outhitting Skowhegan 7-4, the Old Town-Orono Twins fell to Skowhegan in the opening round of the State Senior Legion Baseball Tournament at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Sunday, July 28th. Jordan Craft started on the mound for Old Town-0rono pitching 5.1 innings allowing 4 hits and 5 runs, 4...
One Injured & 4 Displaced after House Fire in Presque Isle, Maine
One person was injured and four people were displaced Friday after a house fire at 42 DuPont Drive in Presque Isle. Fire Happened around 2 am and “Reflashed” Later. The Presque Isle Fire Department said the fire happened around 2 am. Smoke detectors alerted the tenants to the blaze. The fire “reflashed” around 11:57 am, causing smoldering and smoke, said WAGM News.
Wiscasset Select Board Shuts Down Firearm Discharge Ordinance
Following a tense conversation during a Wiscasset Select Board meeting on July 16, a firearm discharge ordinance was dismissed by the board due to its potential legal implications. The board spoke about the proposed ordinance at length during the meeting, with some members voicing concerns about how the ordinance could...
Paintings, prints by Rockport artist Maureen Egan on display in Camden
CAMDEN — Paintings and prints by Rockport artist Maureen Egan are on display from August 2 through 31 at Zoot Coffee, 5 Elm St., Route 1. The show, entitled “It Starts with Wonder”, features original paintings and prints that pay homage to Maine’s natural beauty. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to organizations that preserve Maine’s undeveloped lands. On exhibition with Egan’s work will be original block prints by illustrator Holly Berry of Waldoboro. She will offer a mix of giclees and original hand-printed linoleum and woodcuts of Maine landscapes along with decorative images of animals.
Watch: Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK Performs 'Burn MF' With His New Band FLAT BLACK
Fan-filmed video of FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, performing the FFDP song "Burn MF" live on July 26 at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine can be seen below. FLAT BLACK's debut album, "Dark Side Of The Brain", was released on July...
Interview: WHITE CHRISTMAS is a Christmas Card to the MSMT Faithful
“It is perfect symmetry to utter the words ‘Curt Dale Clark’ and ‘Christmas’ in one sentence because no one does Christmas better than he and Marc Robin.” These were my words as moderator of MSMT’s third Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion as I introduced MSMT Artistic Director, (Curt Dale Clark) and his concept for the Christmas in July extravaganza currently providing context for the theatre’s spectacular production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Robin. The panel of several of the show’s stars, Kerry Conte (Betty Haynes), Darien Crago (Judy Haynes), and David Girolmo (General Waverly) joined Clark and me to share with the audience their experience on stage in the beloved Irving Berlin classic now running at the Pickard Theater until August 3.
Get Your tickets for Camden Rotary Club’s Cash Raffle
Members of the Camden Rotary Club are selling tickets for their annual Super Raffle for the next five weeks. Three ticket holders will receive cash prizes of $1,500, $1,000, or $5,000. The remaining income from ticket sales will fund charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations. You can buy tickets from...
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
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