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Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
Major Traffic Change Coming to Western Avenue in Augusta, Maine, This Fall
A major Western Avenue construction project, slated to start in November, will cause significant traffic issues. Fortunately, those issues will be temporary. According to the KJ, the replacement of a bridge over I-95 will ramp up this fall. The replacement of the bridge, which the article refers to as the Western Avenue Bridge, will take about a year and cost nearly $31 million.
Pembroke Scorpio on winning track at Skowhegan (Maine)
Skowhegan, ME — Pembroke Scorpio won for the seventh time over the Skowhegan State Fair half-mile oval with a 1:59 win on Friday (Aug. 16). It’s a pretty remarkable feat considering he’s only raced over that track 11 times during his career. And with one of those early efforts at Skowhegan resulting in a shortly-held divisional track record of 1:53.1, it seems like the now 13-year-old has saved some of his best efforts for this particular stop on the Maine fair circuit.
Waterfront concerts continue to grow as venue nears completion
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Waterfront Concerts have come a long way. ”It isn’t as hard to book acts in Bangor, Maine as it once was,” said Alex Gray of Waterfront Concerts. The venue is almost finished construction-wise and has housed artists and bands known around the world.
This Epic Laser Light Show Returns to Clinton, Maine, This August
Even though they have been around for years, drive-in laser light shows really gained popularity during the pandemic. These visually breathtaking entertainment events allowed us to get together while still social distancing. These shows feature elaborate laser demonstrations running in sync with an epic soundtrack. Not only do the lasers...
Kathleen Turner leaves stage during performance of musical at Ogunquit Playhouse
OGUNQUIT, Maine — A spokesperson for the Ogunquit Playhouse said actress Kathleen Turner left the stage during a performance of a musical she is starring in at the Maine theater. Carol Chiavetta, the theater's director of marketing and communications, told Maine's Total Coverage that Turner started feeling ill during...
“Creations in Cushing” Opens August 30
(Cushing, ME) Arts In The Barn/Cushing Historical Society presents “Creations in Cushing”, an arts and crafts community exhibition where anything goes. Sculpture, photographs, paintings, found object assemblages, jewelry, weaving and of many other mediums are featured. This community fair is the last show of the Arts In The Barn/Cushing Historical Society season.
Wiscasset man, a retired reporter, writes book detailing Lewiston tragedy
LISBON, Maine — A man from Wiscasset has written a book about the Lewiston shooting, which is now being sold online and in stores in Maine. Robert Conlin is a former newspaper reporter who spoke with shooting victims' family members, as well as Robert Card's family and friends. In...
The Next Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For Saturday
Looking for something to do this weekend? This event covers it all!. While I was taking a walk on a Saturday evening, I noticed a ton of people near the area surrounding the Sea Dog, also I saw an unusual amount of foot traffic, then it dawned on me, it was the Bangor Waterfront Night Market.
Jurassic Quest begins Friday in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jurassic Quest is North America’s biggest dinosaur event and it is now in Bangor. The event is taking place at the Cross Insurance Center from Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beyond the surface: Tailored solutions for tear evaporation in meibomian gland dysfunction
Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, and Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, weigh in on meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease what to consider when choosing symptom management options. Expert dry eye specialists Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, from Smart Eye Care, Augusta, Maine, and Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, from BeSpoke...
Ticks are on the move. This UMaine study could pinpoint the reason why.
ORONO, Maine — Ticks carrying diseases are moving farther north and west every year, reaching into new areas of Maine. Scientists want to learn how the weather and wildlife on the move impact deer tick populations and the health risks to people. Deer ticks carry several pathogens that cause diseases, including Lyme.
Man Arrested after Woman Shot and Seriously Injured in Maine
A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday after a 46-year-old woman was shot and seriously wounded in Lewiston. The Lewiston Police Department said officers found the woman “suffering from a serious gunshot wound” on Blake Street around 2 am. Transported to the Hospital with Injuries. She was taken to...
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