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Wiscasset’s Jackie Lowell gets ‘Spirit of America’ honor
According to a selectboard resolution Chair Sarah Whitfield read aloud Aug. 20, Jacqueline “Jackie” Lowell served many years on the cemetery committee and the historic preservation commission, has so far served 22 years on the planning board and 20 on the ordinance review committee, and has been taking the selectboard’s minutes for 20 years.
'It means the world': Sea Dogs announcers prepare for major league debut at Fenway
PORTLAND, Maine — Everyone involved in professional baseball has a pre-game routine, from players warming up hours before first pitch to team staff making sure the concession stands are ready for fans to the broadcast team preparing for that night's call. Portland Sea Dogs radio announcers Emma Tiedemann and...
Fire breaks out at Maine lumberyard
OXFORD, Maine — Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a lumberyard in Oxford. The fire broke out overnight at 60 East Oxford Road. As of 4 a.m. Saturday, most firefighters had left the scene, but some crews were still on site, putting out hotspots. It's unclear what...
New UNH poll highlights Mainers’ views on Senate race, housing, popular vote and more
Independent Angus King is favored in his reelection bid for his U.S. Senate seat among the three candidates in that race, a new poll finds. While he doesn’t currently have a majority of likely voters in Maine, 43% said they would vote for King “if the election were held today,” according to The Pine Tree […]
Local musician grateful for EP release
Online: Go to the website, www.aaronbearmusic.com to preview songs from the EP, which was released this year. In-person: Sundown Sessions at the Sundown Lounge off Depot Street in Bridgton on this Friday, Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and Sept. 13. Stella’s on the Square on Sept. 14, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5. The Bridgton Farmer’s Market on Oct. 5.
Retired Bristol Fire Chief Ron Pendleton Passes Away
Multiple sources have confirmed the passing of retired Bristol Fire Chief Ron Pendleton. Pendleton, 85, of New Harbor, was known to be in ill-health. A Friday, Aug. 23, post on the Bristol Fire and Rescue Facebook page reports a service for Pendleton will be held at the New Harbor Fire Station at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. More details will be announced at a later date.
Bangor Professional Firefighters raise lifesaving funds for families living with muscular dystrophy
ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772 spent Saturday giving back to those impacted by muscular dystrophy. The 6th annual Adam MacDonald Memorial MDA Open took place at Pine Hill Golf Course in Orrington. The four-person best-ball scramble is open to golfers of all skill levels.
Cooperative Extension at Highmoor Farm
All Fresh Silking Corn Remains on Spray Intervals Prevent Infestation. Pest pressure was lower in most fields this week, as cooler nights and changing weather patterns slowed moth activity. However, counts remain high enough to require regular spray intervals in fields with fresh silks. Harvest continues in full swing as many later varieties have matured earlier than expected due to the hot weather. Early harvested fields are now being plowed down and seeded with cover crops.
Seal Island sees record number of breeding puffins
From a bird blind on Seal Island, I watched as puffins zoomed in from the sea with a rainbow of fish drooping from their beaks. They carried copper and golden juvenile haddock, redfish and white hake. Others had pink krill from massive upwellings that created magenta blotches just offshore. Some...
NFR Maine names five dogs after TV 5 News Crew
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It was all about the dogs during our TV 5 Morning News on Friday. NFR Maine was live in our studio with not one, not two, not three, not four but FIVE adorable Chiweenie/Aussie mix puppies. And the Morning Show Family was tickled puppy to find out this four-legged family was name after us!
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