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Have You Tried The Shipwreck Challenge at This Lewiston, Maine, Diner?
If you drive not far off the Lewiston exit of the Maine Turnpike, through the traffic lights, and take a right, you'll find a hidden gem at 713 Webster Street. Webber Street Convenience and Diner has everything you need in a pinch but also serves delicious food with a little something for everyone.
Soar with Family Fun at the the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
Get ready for the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival at Simard Payne Park, Lewiston, August 16-18. After much confusion and discussion about the annual Great Falls Balloon Festival being put on hiatus this summer, the Twin Cities will still be planning an unforgettable weekend of soaring excitement and family fun. • Balloon...
6 wild birds test positive for West Nile virus in Maine
(WABI) - Six wild birds from multiple counties have tested positive for West Nile virus according to the Maine CDC. Five birds were crows from Bangor, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Parsonsfield and Sidney. The 6th bird was a hawk from Yarmouth. The Maine CDC says this is the earliest in the year they have found the mosquito-borne virus in birds. They say no mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile virus, but they have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus in Orono this year. The Maine CDC says there are currently no known human cases of any locally-acquired mosquito-borne diseases in the state.
Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is challenging Mainers to 'take a hike'
WINDHAM, Maine — For any outdoor enthusiast or those simply looking to explore Maine's landscape, the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust's 2024 trail challenge is now active. This is the second year the land trust is putting on a trail challenge; this time it's in Windham. "We're really excited to...
You Need to Plan a Visit to This 4-Season Maine Beer Garden
Most hearty New Englanders love spending time outside, no matter what the season. Yeah, most people would prefer to be hanging out outside on a summer night, but it is not uncommon to see people hanging around a firepit, drinking a beer, in the dead of winter. If you like...
From Angola to Maine: the transformative power of art
Ysollo’s early years in Angola were marked by hardship and adaptation to challenging living conditions. “At the age of 7, I lost my mother in the civil war that occurred in my country in 2000. I became a homeless kid,” he said. He lived a nomadic existence because his father was absent and, along with other unhoused orphans, he relied on the generosity of local churches and charitable individuals who provided basic necessities such as food.
Maintaining flexibility as you get older
PORTLAND, Maine — Dr. Allyson Coffin is a chiropractor and wellness expert at Align with Wellness in Yarmouth. She joined us on 207 to share some ways to help maintain flexibility as we age. Simple stretches can help keep muscles loose and allow for more range of mobility. These...
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company – Bramble’s Here, Baby!
Have you tried our new berry sour & sweet creation yet? Brewed with raspberries and a kick of cherry, this beer is tart and refreshing with a hint of sweet graham cracker pie crust on the finish making it the perfectly balanced fruited sour!. Our Bramble Raspberry Sour is available...
Windham teen 'Big Redd' reaches final round of USA Mullet Championship
WINDHAM, Maine — A Maine teenager nicknamed "Big Redd" is still in contention to earn the title of best mullet in America for his age group. Eliott Kullman, a Windham resident, has reached the final round of the USA Mullet Championships teen category by finishing in the top 10 of voting.
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