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Be Ready for an Entirely New Garden Tour Experience
Exciting times ahead-July 18th from 10AM to 4PM, Camden Garden Tour guests will be treated to private and public gardens, a castle and a carriage house. Each property will reflect the unique individuality that makes this Tour a national event. Garden demonstrations and a musical accompaniment in every genre will accentuate the day. TIx are sold online and at local retailers:
Rockport Town Manager’s Report, Update July 8
The following report was submitted by Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke in advance of the Select Board’s July 8 meeting. We completed our election just under a month ago with the results of the races for various positions on the ballot listed below. Over 1,000 voters participated with one-third of that amount voting via absentee.
More than 100 vendors showcase work at Bangor's Sidewalk Art Festival
BANGOR, Maine — More than 100 vendors showcased their work at Downtown Bangor Partnership's annual Sidewalk Art Festival on Saturday. Art, music, and more brought hundreds of people to downtown Bangor to shop and support local artists. The event featured paintings, jewelry, and crafted goods for sale, as well...
Bath Heritage Days continue with festivities for the whole family
BATH (WGME) - Bath Heritage Days continued again on Saturday with several festivities for the whole family. That included “Art in the Park," where dozens of vendors and artisans set up for folks to enjoy art, food and live music. There's also plenty of fun and games for the...
Rev. Virginia Rickeman at Wilson Chapel July 14
The Rev. Virginia Rickeman will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 14. Jim Swist will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!. Virginia "Ginger" Rickeman grew up in Massachusetts spending summers in Boothbay Harbor. After graduating from Masconomet...
Aroostook County international food festival draws hundreds
HOULTON, Maine – The bidding for Robertino Ridley’s turmeric-based Jamaican curry chicken started at $50 on Saturday evening. And the bids kept rising, $150, $160, $200, $240, bringing one of the highest live auction bids at the International Food Festival in Houlton. “So much effort goes behind everything...
Penobscot Bridge (demolished) Improvements – Bangor ME
Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Infrastructure and Utilities. Public Works Funding, Public Works Administration (PWA) The Penobscot Bridge was a steel Baltimore through truss bridge connecting Bangor and Brewer. Construction was completed in 1911 and the bridge was replaced with the current Joshua Chamberlain bridge in 1954. According to the Bangor...
The Tradition of the Fireman’s Muster
ASHLAND, Maine (WAGM) - The Ashland Fire Department hosted the Fireman’s Muster on Saturday. The rain didn’t stop other fire departments from joining in on the activities of this long-time tradition. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken has the story. The Firefighter’s Muster has been a long-time tradition...
Somersworth police expect arrest in road rage incident allegedly involving gunfire
SOMERSWORTH — Police are investigating a report of a road rage incident on Sunday that allegedly involved gunfire. Capt. Matthew Duval said a potential suspect has been identified, and he expects charges to be brought forward soon. "There are multi-state jurisdictions involved, New Hampshire and Maine, so we are...
Maine’s Freshmen Trotters Debut at Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, ME – Maine’s 2-year-old trotters rolled into their first sires stakes action of the season on Saturday (July 6), with two $15,000-plus divisions opening the 12-race card at Cumberland Raceway. The diagonally gaited distaffs were the first $15,816 group out of the gate with the usual growing...
2 men believed to armed and dangerous wanted by police in Maine
Two men believed to be armed and dangerous are wanted by police in Maine, according to NBC affiliate News Center Maine. Jacob McGurn is accused of firing a gun multiple times during a physical confrontation with man on July 4 in Gilead, reports News Center Maine. McGurn, 28, then allegedly...
Lewiston company is proud to hand-stitch opening ceremony shoes for Team USA
LEWISTON, Maine — Shoemakers in Lewiston will see their handiwork on an international stage when the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony takes place on July 26. For a fourth Olympic cycle, the staff at Rancourt & Co. have handmade the shoes that Team USA will wear when they walk into the stadium to kick off the games.
Auburn honors fallen officer with square dedication 75 years after tragic incident
AUBURN (WGME) - A fallen Auburn police officer was honored by his community on Sunday. The city held a dedication for the officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On July 7th, 1949, a deadly crash took place right at the corner of Court and Main...
Swimmers Warned About Fecal Bacteria in Maine Beaches
Yes, this is true. It's hard to believe for me as well, but apparently, this is a thing. There is poop on Maine beaches, and officials are sending out warnings as we speak. According to WGME, it's not just sunscreen you need to worry about this summer. For all Maine beachgoers, officials are urging swimmers to check bacteria levels before dipping your toes into the inviting waters.
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