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Win Tickets to Godsmack with Nothing More & Flat Black in Bangor
Win tickets to see Godsmack with Nothing More and Flat Black featuring Jason Hook, Friday, July 26 at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. Winning is easy. Fill out the form below with basic info and you’re automatically entered to win. We’re giving away several pairs of tickets.
Some Theatre Company Presents: Exit, Pursued by a Bear
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Some Theatre Company announced another production they say will thrill its audience from start to finish. “Exit, Pursued by a Bear,” is a dark revenge comedy by Lauren Gunderson. The show tells the story of Nan, a fed-up wife who takes matters into her own...
Work to reopen Seawall Road begins
SOUTHWEST HARBOR - Sometimes it just takes a community to get a job done. That's what the residents of Mount Desert Island are saying. Local contractors, who are often competitors, are working together to rebuild the Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor. It was destroyed in the winter storms and has...
'Taste of Waterville' quickly approaching
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - One of the biggest events in Waterville is right around the corner. The Taste of Waterville will be held on July 31st at Head of Falls Park. The free event will feature 25 food vendors, a beer garden, a cornhole tournament, and live music. The Mid-Maine...
Friends of Sears Island to offer ‘Wee Forest Folk’ program and summer activity kits to families
SEARSPORT — Friends of Sears Island will be offering a free “Wee Forest Folk” family program on Sears Island on Wednesday, July 31 from 2-3:30 p.m., led by FOSI’s Outreach […]
School improvement bond projects outlined at community forum in Gray
A second info session with Q&A will be held at Memorial School in New Gloucester on Monday, July 22, at 6:30. About 80 residents sweltered in the Gray-New Gloucester High School cafetorium on Wednesday evening for the first of two planned presentations on proposed facilities improvement projects in the works for MSAD 15.
Leading with Heart: York Hospital nears fundraising goal for new cardiac lab
YORK, Maine — York Hospital has raised $4.9 million toward its $6.4 million goal for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. "The 'Leading with Heart' campaign is crucial for ensuring our community has access to the best cardiac care possible," said York Hospital President Dr. Patrick Taylor. "We are calling on our community, partners, and supporters to join us in this transformative journey to better serve our patients – and save lives."
Bar Harbor resident to share first-hand account of fire of ‘47
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Don’t miss the opportunity to hear a first-hand account of the fire of ‘47 through the eyes of Bar Harbor resident, Diane Zito — a second grader at the time — at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Tuesday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m. Listen to the stories, not just the documented history, of this harrowing experience. The library invites folks to bring their own accounts to share.
Ellsworth museum educates visitors on telephone history
Ellsworth, Maine (WABI) -An Ellsworth Museum allows visitors to step back in time by simply picking up the phone. “Sometimes they come in here not interested, and about halfway through, all of a sudden it takes, and then they enjoy it,” says David Thompson, Assistant Treasurer at the Telephone Museum.
Danny Caputo Commits to Southern Maine
An '03 from Lanoka Harbor, NJ, Caputo played in 68 Eastern Hockey League (EHL) games over the course of two seasons. In the 2022-23 season, he began with the New Jersey 87's, recording a goal and two assists in 14 games. He then moved to the Connecticut Chiefs, where he recorded a goal and six assists in 17 games. This past year, he captained the Boston Jr. Terriers, playing 37 games and recording three goals and nine assists to his credit.
MOUNT DESERT, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, TREMONT, AND TRENTON TOWN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Planning Board Meeting (Site Walk) Volunteers Needed for the Following Positions in Southwest Harbor:. Anyone interested in filling these positions is encouraged to attend upcoming meetings & complete a volunteer application. Regular meeting schedule (meetings held at the Town Office unless otherwise noted). Calendar is here. Select Board: 2nd &...
Greenville special town meeting on housing density ordinances
GREENVILLE — For most of 2024, the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.”
Piscataquis River Festival returns to Guilford on Saturday
GUILFORD — Organizers have released the schedule for this year’s Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday, July 27 with events at and around the downtown athletic fields on the banks of the river. Start the day with Friends of Community Fitness’ festival 5K at 7:30 a.m. at the Gaw...
Town of Eddington's oldest citizen receives award
EDDINGTON -- A 94 year-old Eddington woman received a special honor from her community on Sunday. Friends and family of Alice 'Lou' Higgins gathered to award her the Eddington Boston Post Cane. According to members of the Eddington Historical Society, the cane has been passed on to the town's oldest...
Several Arrested in Alleged Maine Drug Trafficking Operation
Over the last couple of decades, the work it takes to keep drugs off the streets of Maine has likely tripled. It's no secret that the drug epidemic has reached a fever pitch, not just here in Maine, but all around the country. And now, local police departments, drug enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices and state police units are working overtime to try and curb the drugs that have flooded our towns.
Unsettled weather continues with scattered rain, possible thunderstorms
Our unsettled weather pattern has settled right in with scattered rain chances through Thursday. Our humidity has increased again as well, while temperatures will remain in the 70s for most through Wednesday, thanks to an onshore flow. A stalled front just south of New England will bring us waves of...
Why the Maine Turnpike Changed the Exit Numbers 20 Years Ago
For an entire generation of drivers, the Maine Turnpike numbering system seems like it's always been that way. Rather than worry about pure exit numbers like you'll find in other New England states, Maine uses mile markers on its most prolific highway. But it hasn't always been that way. The...
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