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Bangor State Fair returns for 175th year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It’s that time of year again!. The Cross Insurance Center is gearing up for the Bangor State Fair at the arena and Bass Park!. Fun for the whole family, the fair will feature more than 25 rides, food, entertainment in the forms of live music, challenges, and demonstrations, along with the agricultural fair located inside the Cross Insurance Center.
Ironman Maine Triathalon in Augusta, July 28
The IRONMAN® 70.3® Maine triathlon in Augusta is Sunday, July 28. More info HERE!. The Kennebec River current propels athletes 1.2 miles downriver giving them the legs they need for the 56-mile New England bike journey of swooping descents and adventurous climbs. The 13-1-mile rolling run hugs the riverbed and offers a tree lined canopy with plenty of shade and incredible community support all the way to the finish-line.
Pope Memorial Humane Society seeks Pet Food Share donations to help people keep pets
DOVER — The Pope Memorial Humane Society – Cocheco Valley animal shelter is reaching out to the community to ask for help in supporting its Pet Food Share program, stating it is currently facing a critical shortage. The PMHS-CV Food Share program is designed to assist residents in...
Maine to Endure Furnace-Like Conditions Next Week
So far, the summer of 2024 has been the exact opposite of the summer of 2023. Last summer was cold and rainy. This summer has been hot, humid, and sunny. In fact, the weather has been way hotter than we normally get here in northern New England. For the last...
'This is our best option:' Maine farmers turn to solar energy due to contaminated fields
ARUNDEL (WGME) – PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have been nothing short of disastrous for hundreds of Maine farmers. It's ruined their land, made their cattle, milk and eggs unsafe to eat and left many farmers with serious health problems. "This farm has been in our family since...
Linnaus, Nebraska girls earn 56-16 win over Maine in Day One of wrestling exchange
PIERCE - Several Northeast Nebraska wrestlers took to the mat yesterday for the first ever girls’ version of the Nebraska Maine Exchange out at Pierce High School. The girls from Nebraska dominated throughout the evening, picking up six pins as a team on their way to a 56-16 victory.
Three Kids Sucked Out By Riptide at Maine’s OOB as Beach Rescues Increase
When it comes to things to do during the summer months in Maine, there are hundreds of different options. Some of the most popular include camping, hiking one of Maine's many peaks, or swimming at one of the dozens of ocean beaches the state has to offer. However, each one...
Drugs and Guns: Milford Woman and Two Men Indicted
A Milford woman and two men are indicted on drugs and weapons charges after a traffic stop in Orono. Two Suspects Are Charged with Trafficking and One is Also Facing a Firearms Charge. Three people were named in the indictments handed down this month. Tara Culpovich, 49, of Milford is...
Bucksport Pool Going to the Dogs August 24
Fido will want you to circle Saturday, August 24th on the calendar! That's the day for the 3rd Annual Doggy Paddle Fundraiser. Once the Bucksport Pool closes for the season, the Bucksport Recreation/YMCA will turn the Tim Emery Pool to the dogs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's their chance to cool off, and show their best doggy paddle!
Big Change Coming to Popular Airline Serving Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
Over the last few decades, we have seen the airline industry change a lot. Just after September 11, we saw a series of new safety regulations put in place. These were, of course, done in an effort to prevent future terrorist attacks. A few years later, we began to see...
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