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Seven Injured, Including Six Children, after Crash in Maine
Seven people were injured, including six young children, after a rollover crash in Durham on Monday. The crash happened around 4 pm on Royalsborough Road (Route 136). Officials said Crash Declared Mass Casualty Incident. The Durham Fire and Rescue said “Due to the number of patients, the incident commander declared...
A Final Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For September
This event has been such a huge success, that two more have been added!. The Bangor Waterfront Night Market, has been the hit of the summer, resembling a concert night, with the sheer volume of folks strolling the waterfront, but if you happened to miss it, you're in luck, because a couple more on the way.
‘Slightly Stoopid’ Move Lands Massachusetts Man In Bangor Jail
Too much heat mixed with too many spirits and not enough common sense landed a man from Braintree, Mass., in a Bangor jail over the weekend. Kevin Reid, 30, had been attending the "Slightly Stoopid" concert at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor Saturday evening, police said. Coming off a...
What To Look For With These Heat-Related Illnesses
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting that with the heat index in play this week, the high temperatures in the Greater Bangor area could reach into the mid-90s. Add to that the already humid conditions we've been experiencing this week, and you have the recipe for potentially hazardous...
Perry’s Lobster Shack fully reopen after recovery from storm damage
SURRY, Maine (WABI) - Perry’s Lobster Shack, an iconic coastal restaurant in Surry, has transformed since damage was done in March 2024 after intense storms. “When people think of Surry, I want them to think of Perry’s Lobster Shack,” said Seth Cote, the owner of Perry’s Lobster Company.
Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield pitmasters take top BBQ cook-off trophies
After pulling an all-nighter preparing feasts, five barbecue groups took home trophies in the Chamber’s Smokin’ BBQ Cook-off on Saturday. The sixth annual event, sponsored by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, took place on the first day of the Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield, drawing cooks from The County and beyond.
Here are the newest outlets in Kittery, and more retail news
Maine’s Kittery Premium Outlets has seven new retailers this summer and will soon add an eighth in Vineyard Vines. The newest shops at Kittery Premium Outlets, which anchor the town’s collection of outlet shopping centers, include a combined Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh clothing store, a Claire’s gift store, the home furnishing shop Mélange Home, Perfume Palace, the sneaker shop Limited Hype and Jack’s Country Store. Vineyard Vines is slated to open next spring.
Sheriff’s office dispatch center move proceeding
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building is currently proceeding. “The dispatch project is coming...
Hoyt Thrills Capacity Crowd in SCoNE Win at Unity
UNITY, Maine (July 15, 2024) – Unity Raceway was the center of the New England racing universe for at least one night on Friday, July 12. The McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour thrilled a standing-room-only crowd at the 1/3-mile Maine oval as it hosted its biggest event in recent history with the first full-blown Sprint Car race held in the Pine Tree State in at least a half-century.
Summerfest in Monson on Saturday
MONSON — Monson’s Summerfest takes place Saturday, July 20, an annual celebration of all things summer. The day is packed with a full schedule of fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to come join in on the fun. For more, go to the town Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TownofMonsonME.
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.
5TYNTK July 17: FRG Indictments, Bomb Threat, USM Parking Complaints, Sketchers vs. LL Bean, MLB Draft
1. Federal authorities in Pennsylvania announced indictments against the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang” or “FRG”. The group used dating websites to connect with men interested in hiring prostitutes to drug and rob them. The group maintained a residence, considered their “homebase” in Gardiner, Maine. (PH)
'Astrocar' exhibition brings retro-futuristic art to Maine Classic Car Museum
ARUNDEL, Maine — The Maine Classic Car Museum will host “Astrocar,” an art exhibition opening on Friday, July 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. “We’re pleased to welcome back New England artist Michael Sjostedt to our museum with a fresh and exciting new series of automotive art,” said Gene Prentice, president of the Maine Classic Car Museum. “Over the past few years, Michael has created unique artworks and interactive workshops that have intrigued and delighted our museum visitors.”
Pittston withholds pay for road commissioner, upset with job performance
PITTSTON (WGME) - The town of Pittston has stopped paying their road commissioner after claiming he's not doing his job. Sam Snow has been Pittston's elected road commissioner for about 10 years. For the past couple of weeks, town officials say he has stopped responding to road issues reported across...
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