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Orono public pool closed due to liner issue
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - According to a Facebook post, Orono Parks and Rec say while they were closing the pool last night, they found a problem with the liner. They say when staff got there this morning, the problem was worse. It’s now affecting the stairs into the pool which...
Dozens ride to raise money for four-year-old girl's medical treatments
AUGUSTA, Maine — Dozens rode to fundraise in Augusta on Saturday for a four-year-old girl's medical treatments. Held by the Red Knights of Maine Chapter Four, the group consists of former EMS workers and firefighters and often hosts fundraising rides to support the community. Thirty-one riders started in Gardiner...
Town of Eddington's oldest citizen receives award
EDDINGTON -- A 94 year-old Eddington woman received a special honor from her community on Sunday. Friends and family of Alice 'Lou' Higgins gathered to award her the Eddington Boston Post Cane. According to members of the Eddington Historical Society, the cane has been passed on to the town's oldest...
Teeing-Off at Cloukey Charity Challenge
MARS HILL, Maine (WAGM) - Golfers teed off in the name of charity during the Cloukey Charity Challenge on Saturday and Sunday. The annual charity has raised thousands of dollars for the Special Olympics for 35 years and this year was the final year. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken tells us what the challenge has meant to folks over the past 35 years.
Annual motorcycle and Jeep ride raises money for men’s mental health awareness
WELLS, Maine — Saturday was the second annual motorcycle and Jeep ride held by Stay; For Life, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Kickstands were up at 10:30 a.m. at Trailblazers Family Club in Wells, and the group headed out for...
New high end development in Houlton helps fill housing gap
Since the pandemic drastically changed Houlton’s real estate landscape, the demand for properties in Southern Aroostook continues as people look for more space, remote work opportunities, and a higher quality of life.
Yarmouth Clam Festival fundraises for nonprofits and brings community together
The Yarmouth Clam Festival has been running all weekend with family entertainment, a carnival, crafts, food and music. The centerpiece of the event, the food booths, raise funds for about thirty nonprofits, according to Chelsie DiConzo, Community Events Director for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. "It's the Yarmouth Clam Festival...
Lobster boat racers throng Stonington
Every race in the 2024 Maine Lobster Boat Racing circuit has produced more entries than came to the starting line in 2023, even Bass Harbor that was hit with pouring rain and fog . But the July 14 races at Stonington topped them all when 112 boats signed up to race; that's 37 more boats than the 75 that raced a vear ago.
Standish man arrested for OUI crash involving 4 kids in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND (WGME) -- Police say a 26-year-old Standish man was driving while under the influence and had four children inside the vehicle with him when he caused a crash in Cumberland on Friday. The crash happened on Route 100 at Skillin Road around 10 p.m. Police say a pickup truck...
'Talk with your kids': Police issue warning after teen shot during 'prank'
OXFORD, Maine — Police are urging parents to talk with their children about pranks after an incident in Harrison over the weekend. A Harrison man was arrested Saturday after shooting at a group of teens police say were playing "ding-dong-ditch." One of the teens was shot in the leg.
MDI’s Spencer Laurendeau Makes TD Catch in Shrine Football Game
Playing in his last career high school football game, MDI's Spencer Laurendeau hauled in a pass for a touchdown, in the 34th Annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Football Game. Laurendeau, playing for the East, caught a pass with 54 seconds left in t he 1st half from Wyatt Rayfield of Foxcroft Academy in the end zone on a jump ball wrestling it from the defender..
Dozens of Maine waterfront businesses get money to rebuild from devastating winter storms
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is providing more than $21 million in grants to help dozens of waterfront communities rebuild from a series of devastating storms this past winter. The storms brought flooding, damage and power outages to the Northeast, and were particularly damaging to coastal areas in Maine...
Native tribes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrate heritage with 20th annual Pow Wow
WELLS, Maine — Native tribes from Maine and New Hampshire gather in Wells on Sunday for a celebration of their heritage. It was the New Hampshire Intertribal Native American Council's 20th annual Pow Wow. Traditionally, Pow Wows were held by Native tribes after the winter season ended, to feast and celebrate surviving the cold weather.
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Transport of Transformer Through Maine Could Turn Your 5-Minute Commute Into an Hour
Even though some parts of Maine see a temporary increase in traffic during the height of tourist season, the state has very few issues with traffic, for the most part. This is especially true when compared to places like New York, Massachusetts, and California. Over the next month, some people...
Lewiston celebrates its fourth year of Riverfest
LEWISTON, Maine — Community members enjoyed a fourth year of the Lewiston Riverfest, highlighting the city's waterfront and the activities it has to offer. The two-day event was held Friday and Saturday in the Simard-Payne Memorial Park and along the Androscoggin River. On Friday, attendees were able to jump...
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