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Madison man gets five years in prison for robbing Big Apple store
MADISON, Maine (WABI) - A Madison man will spend at least five years in prison for robbing a local convenience store. 35-year old Raymond Ellis was convicted in June on several charges connected to the Madison Big Apple store robbery, according to the Morning Sentinel. During his trial, prosecutors presented...
Maine Open Farm Day set for July 28
Maine (WABI) - On Sunday, July 28th, more than 100 Maine farms will be open to visitors as part of Open Farm Day. It is an annual event coordinated by Real Maine, a program of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry. Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant is just...
Maine woman dead after crash in Anson
ANSON (WGME) -- A Maine woman is dead after a crash in Anson. According to the Morning Sentinel, police found 58-year-old Valerie Hoyt of Industry dead at the scene of the crash on Monday. Officials say Hoyt was driving south on Starks Road when she veered off the side. The...
Plant paddle on Sebec Lake
The Sebec Lake Association, together with the Lake Stewards of Maine, will host a plant paddle workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peaks-Kenny State Park. LSMis a leader in training and certification in lake stewardship. Pre-registration for the event is required. In this outdoor,...
Crashes in Bangor & Newport on I-95 Delaying NB and SB Traffic
Maine State Police are dealing with two crashes on the interstate, at this hour, causing traffic delays. Police tell us traffic is backed up for miles on I-95 northbound as crews work to clear a crash near Exit 185 in Bangor. That's in the area of Broadway. (this is a correction from the Hogan Road area) Maine State Police are working to clear that scene, but drivers are advised to avoid I-95 northbound in the Bangor area until they open it back up to traffic.
Council votes to change ordinance that impacts parking in downtown Waterville
WATERVILLE -- Changes are coming to a zoning ordinance in downtown Waterville. The City Council voted Tuesday to eliminate a requirement that owners of buildings downtown provide parking for tenants or customers. "People are going to be trying to come to work on that day and are not going to...
Beer, Cars & Pie: Piscataquis River Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Some of Maine's best parts of summer are the many festivals and fairs folks have across the state. A lot of work goes into organizing these community events, and many of them have been taking place for decades. In the Piscataquis County town of Guilford, the Piscataquis River Festival is...
Capture Humanity launches film on human trafficking
DOVER FOXCROFT — Capture Humanity will screen the compelling film “Woman Rising” at the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts at 20 East Main Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 in Dover-Foxcroft. This film tells the story of a courageous survivor of human sex trafficking and sheds light on the issue of human trafficking, its mechanisms, and community actions to combat this crime.
Access to fairways: How an adaptive golf cart is changing lives
PITTSFIELD, Maine — Twelve-year-old Kellan Tilton wanted to join his school’s golf team. However, his wheelchair limited his opportunity to get on the greens. Tilton, of Detroit, is permanently paralyzed after a cancerous tumor grew on his spine as a baby. Since he beat cancer, he and his family have been advocating for children with disabilities to have equal access to activities.
Waterville Humane Society Woofstock music festival returning Saturday
WATERVILLE -- For those who enjoy live music and animals, there's an event you won't want to miss this weekend. The Waterville Humane Society is gearing up for their third annual Woofstock music festival. The fundraiser will feature live music, vendors, K-9 demonstrations and more. All the money raised will...
Popular central Maine deli closes after nearly 40 years
WINSLOW (WVII) -- People in central Maine were stunned this week when a decades-old deli abruptly closed its doors for good. Big G's Deli in Winslow unexpectedly closed after serving up sandwiches for nearly 40 years. Owners say they struggled with staffing issues, which were only made worse by the...
Vacationland Awaits GSPSS’ Return To Speedway 95
The 2024 Granite State Pro Stock Series season reaches its halfway point this weekend, and a road trip to the Pine Tree State will set the stage for the run to the championship trophy. Speedway 95, only a few minutes off its namesake interstate in Hermon, Maine, welcomes the GSPSS...
Blue Slate Realty opens boutique real estate brokerage office on 40 Kingman Street in St. Albans
ST. ALBANS — Blue Slate Realty announces the grand opening of its boutique real estate brokerage, offering an unparalleled solution for home sellers in Vermont. Located at 40 Kingman Street, Blue Slate Realty provides the same premium service as traditional brokerages, but with a groundbreaking commission model that meets sellers' demands for affordability.
Lakeside Summer Music Series begins in Glenburn
GLENBURN, Maine (WABI) - The Lakeside Summer Music Series kicked off Thursday night in Glenburn. The Lakeside Landing on Pushaw Lake was rocking out with music from the local band ‘CrossRoads’. Each concert features a different local musician and a local food truck. The event is free to...
Camden Shakespeare Festival returns to Monson
MONSON — Camden Shakespeare Festival, Monson Arts, and The Center Theatre will present Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” outdoors in Monson on Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. (the rain date is Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m.). Perhaps Shakespeare’s least Shakespearean play, “The Comedy of Errors” is a hilarious farce about two twins who end up in the same town, each unaware of the other.
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