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Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to host ‘Go Fish!’ auction, fundraiser
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is hosting its Go Fish! auction fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the magical SaltWater Fields venue in South Thomaston, located on the Saint George River. Enjoy a cocktail hour featuring fresh local seafood including Maine lobster and haddock...
Maine Author Bill Roorbach at Left Bank Books
(Belfast, ME) Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and book signing by writer Bill Roorbach (Lucky Turtle, The Girl of the Lake, The Remedy of Love, and Life Among Giants) on Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 pm. The event is a celebration of Bill’s most creative novel yet, Beep, which features the wisdom and insight of Beep, a squirrel monkey who saves the world.
Officials confirm shark sightings off Scarborough coast to be great white
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Maine marine officials confirmed a great white shark was recently spotted off the coast of Scarborough. The Scarborough Police Department said in a news release Sunday afternoon the town's marine resource officer was notified of a potential shark sighting by a commercial fisherman on Thursday in the area near Richmond Island.
WATCH: 3 Incredible Videos of the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse in Maine If You Missed It or Want to See It Again
Did you get a chance to see the April 8, 2024, eclipse live and in person in Maine?. The rare event drew in thousands as parts of the state would be in the path of totality, which is when the moon totally blocks out the sun. It's a moment that...
Cross Insurance Center hosts Wheels for Warriors, help fund Marino Project
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - One of the grandest collections of cars was on display at the Cross Insurance Center today, all for a cause. Home Roofing Solutions held its inaugural Wheels for Warriors car show to benefit The Marino Project. The Marino Project is dedicated to helping Maine military members...
Countdown to end of summer break puts heat on child care staff crisis
AUGUSTA, Maine — As the school year approaches, working parents and guardians may be facing some challenges trying to find a place to bring their kids before or after school as staffing shortages in child care persist. At least 24,000 unemployed Mainers last year cited the state's child care...
Mainers Deny Navs Third Consecutive Win Friday
SANFORD, Maine 一 The North Shore Navigators were unable to post their third consecutive win, falling to the Sanford Mainers 8-1 in Friday night’s New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Goodall Park. North Shore moved to 13-21 on the summer, while Sanford is 19-17 following its fourth...
Impacts of Microsoft outage felt in Maine
STATEWIDE -- A single defective content update by a cybersecurity technology company named CrowdStrike caused havoc for Microsoft users. The outage impacted banks, businesses, airports and countless other institutions across the world, including here around central Maine. Friday, July 19th was yet another reminder of how much the world is dependent on technology, and how one defect, can cause a global ripple effect. It was a simple update that rendered tech-ware to stop working around the world.
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Reading powers its way to a lead and hangs on for the 6-5 win
PORTLAND, Me - Reading scored 5-runs in the first inning and held on from there for a 6-5 win over Portland on Saturday night. Each team would be held scoreless from the sixth inning on. Three Fightin Phils home runs in the first inning opened the scoring. Gabriel Rincones Jr....
'Landlords are in season': Sticker placed on Portland business causes unease
PORTLAND, Maine — A sticker that reads "Landlords are in season," was placed on the front of Vitalius Real Estate Group in Portland earlier this week, and local landlords said they now feel targeted. Brit Vitalius, the owner of Vitalius Real Estate Group, said he views this incident as...
Police investigate shots fired at Lewiston housing complex
LEWISTON — Gunshots rang out late last night in the HillView housing complex, prompting a swift response from local authorities. At about 9:40 p.m., Lewiston Police officers in the vicinity of Sabattus Street reported hearing gunshots originating from the HillView/Rideout area. Concurrently, several calls from residents on Rideout Avenue...
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...
Bangor International Airport impacted by global IT issue
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor International Airport notified travelers the FAA was closely monitoring the global IT issue. However, another problem could interfere with travel and that’s thunderstorms from California to the East Coast. Given the circumstances, Bangor airport officials said Friday was relatively smooth. Although flights have been...
Local training provides path to a rewarding career in emergency medical services
DOVER-FOXCROFT — There are several reasons why people choose to work in emergency medical services: competitive pay, flexible schedules, job stability, career advancement opportunities, and the potential to save lives during every work shift. Now, the path to a career as an emergency medical technician is easier than ever thanks to a local training course offered by Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Eastern Maine Community College.
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...
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