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30-Year-Old Man Arrested after Threatening with a Gun in Maine
A 30-year-old man was arrested for threatening a man with a gun at Unity Raceway on Thursday evening. The Maine State Police said Joshua Littlefield from Unity was identified as the suspect and apprehended at his residence. Victim was Familiar with Suspect. Police said the victim was familiar with Littlefield....
What happened after a dog ate rabies vaccine packets scattered in Houlton
HOULTON, Maine — Claude-E, a four-month old border collie, couldn’t resist the fishmeal coating pressed onto plastic packets he found scattered along a walkway in a downtown Houlton park on Aug. 21. “I was walking him up Derby Hill and along the path by the trees. I saw...
It’s Blueberry Pancake Time in Camden on Saturday Morning
The Camden Rotary Club will serve blueberry pancakes on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 7 to 10 a.m. on the Camden Public Landing as part of the annual Windjammer Festival. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast of plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and milk. Tickets are...
Annual wildflower seed fundraiser begins
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce our autumn fundraiser - - native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the gaps. Whether you’re seeding a small space garden, filling in a side yard, or planting across acres of land, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution and supportive of pollinators.
Bath Iron Works Lays Keel for US Navy Warship USS William Charette
During a keel laying ceremony for the future USS William Charente on Aug. 29, a welder from General Dynamic Bath Iron Works etches the initials of the keel honorees into the keel plate. (Photo: U.S. Navy) The keel for the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile...
NBA Teams Eyeing Tanking Strategy for Future Star Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg, the highly touted 17-year-old prospect from Newport, Maine, is poised to become a generational talent in the NBA, with many mock drafts projecting him as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As he prepares to start his freshman year at Duke University, his impressive performance against Team USA's Olympic stars has sparked discussions about tanking strategies among several NBA teams. Insiders suggest rebuilding teams, like the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, may consider tanking to enhance their lottery odds for Flagg. With scouts raving about his skills and demeanor, the anticipation surrounding Flagg’s career is palpable, and his influence is already being felt across the league.
City Council August 20 Meeting Summary
Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne explains how to access information about the proposed new fire stations. The Sanford City Council discussed the Nov. 5 fire station referendum, approved a public safety policy and heard updates on homeless encampments, public works projects and other city business at its Aug. 20 meeting. All councilors were present.
The Courageous Steps set to hold Inaugural Step Forward Gala
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Courageous Steps Project will hold its Inaugural Step Forward Gala on Saturday, October 5 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The event will last four hours and will feature dinner, silent auction, and live band. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MDI High School Football Coach’s Show – August 29 [VIDEO]
MDI High School Football Coach Mark Shields joined WDEA's Chris Popper for the weekly High School Football Coach's Show. Coach Shields talked about the controlled scrimmage on Monday, August 26th against Waterville, the week's practices and the end of double sessions and previewed the Bucksport-MDI exhibition game on Friday night, August 30th.
Nokomis Golf Beats Erskine Academy 162 – 204
SJ Welch - 36 Caden Chretien - 41 Nokomis is now 2-0 on the year while Erskine Academy is 0-2. To report your fall sports, please send a email to Chris Popper. The 92.9 The Ticket High School Athlete of the Week will begin on September 2nd. We will take nominations for the week September 2 -7th. Please nominate a athlete by sending a email to Chris Popper.. In your nomination please include stats, the school and why they should be athlete of the week. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, September 8th, with voting taking place September 9th-12th with the winner of Week 1 being announced on September 13th.
Unions to host Labor Day events across Maine
Union members and other Maine workers can celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers this Labor Day at several events across the state this weekend. The events, hosted by the Maine AFL-CIO, include an afternoon barbecue on Sunday in Skowhegan and a breakfast on Monday in Portland, followed by an evening celebration in […]
While an agency dawdles, a Machias dike remains crippled with winter storms approaching
One recent late August evening, a few tourists gathered on the deck of Helen’s Restaurant overlooking the Machias River. The summer holdouts tugged sweaters closer and steadied their glasses while trapping napkins that threatened to fly away. This time of year, the river’s susurrus breezes grow colder and lustier, as if crying out to Machias Bay and the open sea just around the bend.
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