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18th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival ties together Maine Woods traditions
GREENVILLE — The 18th annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival takes place on East Cove, downtown Greenville, on Moosehead Lake. Day and evening programs run Wednesday to Friday July 24-26. The Festival […]
New Hampshire man killed in early morning Lebanon motorcycle crash
LEBANON (WGME) - A New Hampshire man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Lebanon. The York County Sheriff's Office says around 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning, a resident on River Road found a crashed motorcycle, with two people lying in a field. Deputies showed up and found the driver, 32-year-old...
Suspect in Cushing death faces judge, claims he was beaten by police
ROCKLAND, Maine — The man who police say led them on a chase that ended in Augusta, prompting a standoff, on Tuesday and is also a suspect in the death of a man in Cushing, made his initial court appearance Thursday. Jason Hewett, 39, of Augusta, appeared via video...
Maine Maritime Academy's TS State of Maine returns after 75-day voyage
PORTLAND (WGME) - After visiting ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada, the "TS State of Maine,” the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy, arrived in Portland on Tuesday. The ship set sail back in early May and was at sea for 75 days. On Wednesday, CBS 13/Fox 23 caught...
New Glen Mary design floated at Council meeting
BAR HARBOR — Plans for the new Glen Mary pool were unveiled at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, but the overall cost, estimated to be north of $1 million, is yet unknown. In a presentation to the Council, Mike Rogers, landscape architect of LARK Studio, explained some of the design choices of the plan.
Studebakers, a Model T and a Gremlin
If it’s mid-July at Boothbay Railway Village, antique cars from around the state will be motoring there. This year, BRV’s 60th anniversary year, the Antique Auto Show was July 13. About 40 members of Maine Obsolete Auto League (MOALS) drove their treasured, vintage vehicles to 586 Wiscasset Road.
Flea infestation closes 2 town buildings in Wilton
WILTON (WGME) -- Two town buildings in Wilton are closed due to an infestation of fleas. According to the Sun Journal, both the town office and public safety building are closed. Town office staff say they had bite marks after leaving work on Monday. After using flea fogger and cleaning...
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
Popular central Maine deli closes after nearly 40 years
WINSLOW (WVII) -- People in central Maine were stunned this week when a decades-old deli abruptly closed its doors for good. Big G's Deli in Winslow unexpectedly closed after serving up sandwiches for nearly 40 years. Owners say they struggled with staffing issues, which were only made worse by the...
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
American Clean Power applauds Maine, Massachusetts offshore wind proposal
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has confirmed its support for a joint proposal by the states of Maine and Massachusetts that would increase offshore wind development. The two states have submitted a proposal to ... Read More » The post American Clean Power applauds Maine, Massachusetts offshore wind proposal appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
Open Hive/Beekeeping Demonstration at Shaker Village July 27
Jennifer Lund, Maine State Apiarist, will be leading an Open Hive at Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester, on Saturday, July 27th at 10 a.m. We will be opening several hives, inspecting the honey bees, identifying the queen and the drones. We will be doing mite counts, and, if...
County Republicans welcome lobsterman for July 24 meeting
You’re invited to hear about one of Maine’s traditional and most vital businesses, Wednesday, July 24 at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Republicans Committee. Dustin Delano, lobsterman and representative for New England fishermen, will share his insight regarding New England’s lobster and fishing Industries. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Fire Department, 204 Washington Road, Jefferson; program begins at 6.
Old Hallowell Day Comes But Once a Year and It’s This Weekend
Old Hallowell Day is a summer event that people in Central Maine and folks from all over the country look forward to every year and it happens this Saturday, July 20th!. Well, Saturday is when the bulk of events happen….concerts, parade, whoopie pie bakeoff, fireworks and so forth. Technically, however, it all begins on Friday at 5:30 with a cribbage tournament at the Quarry Tap Room and ends on Sunday with the 3pm raffle drawing of the painting pictured below, Second Street by Aurilla Holt.
Popular central Maine deli closes after nearly 40 years
WINSLOW (WVII) -- People in central Maine were stunned this week when a decades-old deli abruptly closed its doors for good. Big G's Deli in Winslow unexpectedly closed after serving up sandwiches for nearly 40 years. Owners say they struggled with staffing issues, which were only made worse by the...
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