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Unity Raceway to host Sprint Cars of New England
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - If you’re looking for some thrills at a raceway consider stopping by Unity on Friday night. The unity raceway is hosting the Sprint Cars of New England on July 12th. They’re in the midst of a tour across the Northeast. Admission is $10 and...
Climate activists push Maine pension fund to divest from fossil fuels
About three dozen protesters marched and sang in front of the Maine Public Employee Retirement System offices in Augusta Thursday to draw attention to what they consider is its failure to rapidly divest from oil and gas companies fueling the climate crisis. A 2021 state law demanded that Maine PERS...
Maine’s next step against the opioid crisis
BENTON, Maine (WABI) - A Central Maine home health care service is offering a new initiative to help tackle the opioid crisis. Assistance Plus began their Opioid Use Disorder treatment services this week. By opening a new building in Winslow specifically for these treatments, they hope to have an impact...
34-year-old arrested after allegedly stabbing his grandfather in Maine
A man is facing an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed his grandfather in Limington, Maine, this week. State police troopers responded to a July Street home around 9:10 a.m. Tuesday for an alleged assault and found the homeowner, identified as 91-year-old Ronald McCarthy, suffering from injuries to his neck, according to a news release from Maine Department of Public Safety.
'Not just Lyme out there': Wife of Topsham man who died from rare tick-borne illness sounds alarm
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The first deadly case of Powassan virus in Maine this year is raising concerns among medical experts. Back in June, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that an 81-year-old man from Sanford died from a tickborne illness that can cause encephalitis disease in humans.
Maine transplant patient loses thousands in donations after national foundation shutters
AUBURN (WGME) -- An Auburn woman recovering from a kidney transplant is left scrambling to cover costs after a national charity abruptly shuts down. The money her friends and family help raise for her care is now gone and she's not alone. "It's very expensive to have a transplant and...
Maine man armed with gun shot and killed by police in store parking lot, authorities say
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (WGME) — A Maine man armed with a gun was shot and killed by police in a store parking lot, according to authorities. Maine State Police said 38-year-old Christopher Harriman, of Limerick, died Tuesday in Old Orchard Beach. The incident began around 6:40 p.m. after...
Latest round of flooding prompts road closures and rescues across northern NH
Parts of Coos and Grafton counties are still recovering after Wednesday night’s thunderstorms that flooded many main roads, including Route 135. Firefighters and town officials have been surveying the aftermath in several communities, including Dalton, Littleton, Whitefield and Lancaster. State officials say they're working with local communities to assist with the recovery.
Measles cases confirmed in Vermont, N.H., state officials say
A growing cluster of measles cases detected between Vermont and New Hampshire has put state health officials on alert after the virus was found in at least three people. The exposure likely came as a result of an unvaccinated New Hampshire resident coming into contact with an international traveler who had measles while visiting Hanover in late June, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement on Tuesday.
Lake Winnipesaukee Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The 50th Annual Lake Winnipesaukee Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show will take place on July 27 from 9:00 to 2:00 at the Wolfeboro Town Docks in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The event is presented by the New England Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS), an international organization with over 54 chapters across North America and Europe.
Berlin man who stole LGBTQ pride flags accused of violating NH civil rights law
A Berlin man is facing accusations that he violated the state’s Civil Rights Act by repeatedly stealing LGBTQ pride flags from a residential property. On three separate evenings in 2023, 22-year-old Hayden Anderson trespassed onto a property in Berlin and ripped down pride flags, according to court paperwork. He admitted the theft to local police officers, and was arrested last October. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal charges.
From the ground up: Dealership design shows commitment to quality
“Every seven to 10 years, automotive brands come up with a new look for their dealerships,” said Preston Hunter, vice president of Eckman Construction. Though founded in Concord in 1924, Grappone has operated off Route 3A in Bow since the 1960s where they now sell Toyota, Honda, Ford, Mazda and Hyundai. The company is run by the fourth generation of the family, Amanda Grappone Osmer.
Nine Divisions, Cash Bonuses, Kids Rides and Fireworks Make for Huge Doubleheader Weekend at White Mountain
N. Woodstock, NH — After rains have wreaked havoc on the June racing season at White Mountain Motorsports Park, the gates of the North Woodstock speedway are ready to swing open for a big doubleheader weekend ahead. Saturday, July 13 is Foley Oil & Propane Midseason Championship night, featuring a full six-division card of White Mountain championship divisions plus Kids Rides from 2:00-2:45pm, the Foley Oil & Propane $1,000 Late Model winners’ bonus and Northstar Fireworks! The action continues into Sunday afternoon with the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Spectacular headlined by the PASS Super Late Model 150, the New England Supermodified Series (NESS), PASS Modifieds and the Prelude to the Midsummer Classic 250 Qualifier Event for the ACT Late Models!
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