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Water intrusion left his year old car undriveable and even Maine's Lemon Law couldn't help
SACO (WGME) -- When you buy a new car, you expect it to last and not turn out to be a "lemon." But for a Saco man, his SUV has been sidelined after serious safety issues. While Maine law is meant to protect consumers in this situation, his claim was ultimately denied.
Teens bike from Florida to Maine to raise money, advocate
PORTLAND, Maine — A group of teenagers, and their coaches, is on an incredible bike ride that has brought them from Miami Beach all the way to Maine. The Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) Dream Team pedaled through Portland Wednesday, exactly one month after leaving from Florida. "The BRAG...
Access to fairways: How an adaptive golf cart is changing lives
PITTSFIELD, Maine — Twelve-year-old Kellan Tilton wanted to join his school’s golf team. However, his wheelchair limited his opportunity to get on the greens. Tilton, of Detroit, is permanently paralyzed after a cancerous tumor grew on his spine as a baby. Since he beat cancer, he and his family have been advocating for children with disabilities to have equal access to activities.
Take A Cold Plunge This Weekend To Keep Veterans Warm This Winter
It's a "cool" way to support keeping local vets warm this winter. Greater Bangor's first and only floatation therapy center, Float 207, is hosting an event from 10 AM until 4 PM on Saturday, July 20th, that's set to do just that. Roscoe Witham, owner of Float 207, says as...
Vehicle fire threatens Brewer VIP Tires and Service
BREWER, Maine (WGME) -- The Brewer Fire Department responded to a call at VIP Tires and Service in Brewer on Friday, where a vehicle fire reportedly threatened the building. A crew callback was issued once the department noticed smoke billowing from the site as they arrived at around 4:07 p.m.
Voters approve new RSU 22 budget
HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - After rejecting the previous $39 million budget proposal last month, voters have approved a new RSU 22 budget plan. Thursday’s vote was close. 329 people voted against the budget with 373 voting to pass it. The RSU 22 School Board says taxpayers in the four...
‘Light Sentinels': New outdoor art installation bringing color, wonder to downtown Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine — Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville is home to a new art installation called "Light Sentinels," which casts technicolored swaths of light. Behind the art is Skunk Control, a Melbourne, Australia-based creative group. Prompting moments of wonder and curiosity for how the world works is the goal of the six scientists and engineers turned artists.
Annual Islesboro Arts Collective Arts & Crafts Show
(Islesboro, ME) Join members of the Islesboro Arts Collective and Friends for their annual Arts & Crafts Show at the Islesboro Historical Society. The show will feature works from eighteen artists/makers, and hours are Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. In addition, there will be a reception on Saturday, August 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Belmont family raises awareness after loved one dies from tickborne illness
BELMONT, Maine — The family of a Waldo County woman who died last month is working to raise awareness about an illness transmitted by deer ticks that's more dangerous than Lyme. Arlene Crabtree died last month of complications from babesiosis, a tickborne illness that destroys red blood cells. The...
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament – September 6
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 6th at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Entry fees are $150.00 per person. Foursomes are $600 (4 players with 2 carts) and. Twosomes - $300 (2 players with 1 cart, matched with another twosome). You can register...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
American Legion Senior Baseball North Zone Tournament [SCHEDULE]
The American Legion Senior Baseball regular season has come to an end, and the North Zone Tournament will begin on Friday night, July 19th. Here are the Regular Season Final Standings. Trenton. Bangor. Hampden. Old Town-Orono. Belfast. The North Zone Tournament will be played at Hampden Academy. The Tournament Schedule...
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