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Dan O’Brien’s Advice: Embrace the Side Hustle to Thrive in Radio
Recently, the topic of “side hustles” came up on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show when it was made aware to them that one of the Producers of the show, Dan O’Brien, has a beach wagon rental business in addition to working on the Toucher & Hardy Morning Show.
Standish man arrested for OUI crash involving 4 kids in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND (WGME) -- Police say a 26-year-old Standish man was driving while under the influence and had four children inside the vehicle with him when he caused a crash in Cumberland on Friday. The crash happened on Route 100 at Skillin Road around 10 p.m. Police say a pickup truck...
Humpback whale is back! Piscataqua River boaters get a show after Kittery sightings
PORTSMOUTH — A humpback whale caught the attention of boaters on the Piscataqua River off the coast of Portsmouth and New Castle on Sunday. It's believed to be the same whale recently seen breaching in Pepperrell Cove in Kittery, Maine. "There were a lot of boats around it," said...
Transport of Transformer Through Maine Could Turn Your 5-Minute Commute Into an Hour
Even though some parts of Maine see a temporary increase in traffic during the height of tourist season, the state has very few issues with traffic, for the most part. This is especially true when compared to places like New York, Massachusetts, and California. Over the next month, some people...
New bus line from Lewiston-Auburn to Portland starts
A new bus service that connects two Maine cities is set to open on Monday. The LAP Commuter Bus Service between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland will include several stops. Service will include several runs throughout the day from 4:30 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday and from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekends.
Multiple drug arrests in Millinocket lead to child taken from home
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) -Police say multiple people were arrested in Millinocket earlier this week on charges including drug trafficking, possession of a gun by a prohibited person, and endangering the welfare of a child. They say Allyson Porter,33, of Millinocket and Jamie Vandegraaf, 33, of Augusta are facing multiple charges.
Boil water order in Norway
NORWAY — A boil water order has been placed for the town of Norway, with the exception of those using wells, and anyone who uses the Oxford Water District. The boil water order requires customers to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute for any use involving consumption, such as drinking, cooking, washing fruits or vegetables, making ice cubes, or brushing teeth.
Northern Light is Moving Out of the Old Miller Drug in Bangor
People who regularly use the Northern Light Pharmacy on State Street in Bangor will eventually see a change in location, but it's just a few doors down. The Location Has Been a Pharmacy Since the Late 1950's When the Millers Opened It. Northern Light took over the building at 210...
Bowdoin College swimmer to represent Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Bowdoin College swimmer Alexandre "Alex" Grand'Pierre has been selected to represent the nation of Haiti at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old is a senior Polar Bear swimmer who holds numerous records at the school and over his already impressive career. Grand'Pierre qualified for the Paris...
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.
Maine trooper in cruiser rear-ended, injured at traffic stop, strikes vehicle he pulled over
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A Maine state trooper in his cruiser at a highway traffic stop was injured when he was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing him to spin around and strike the one he had pulled over, authorities said. Trooper Patrick Flanagan and the other two drivers suffered...
New DOT bus route linking Portland to Lewiston-Auburn hits the road this week
Bus service between Lewiston and Portland is resuming this week, thanks to new pilot project funded by the Maine Department of Transportation. DOT spokesperson Paul Merrill said the project is intended to test the waters. "This is a bit experimental, in a way, to gauge what the demand is, and...
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