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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...
Multiple people hospitalized, including 2 infants, after 2-vehicle collision in Woolwich
WOOLWICH (WGME) -- Multiple people have been taken to the hospital, including two infants, following a two-vehicle crash in Woolwich on Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 1 and Montsweag Road around 9:40 a.m. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office says the driver of a Subaru Outback was...
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Garrett Holt Music
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Here’s What is Likely to go into The Former Skowhegan, Maine Drive-In Site
The Skowhegan Drive-In closed on September 23, 2023. The drive-in, which had been in operation for 70 years since its opening in 1953, showed its final films on that date, the Kennebec Journal reported. Since last fall, the longtime outdoor theater has sat vacant just waiting for new life...
Man accused of firing shots following altercation in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Police say a Maine man has been arrested for firing shots in Portland on Friday. Police say they responded to 355 Woodford Street around 7:15 a.m. for a report of shots fired. According to police, 40-year-old Chi Ho of Portland fired a gun after an altercation. Ho...
Sanford High School welcomes back Tracy Gibson as new principal: 'I am honored to be back'
SANFORD, Maine — Tracy Gibson has been named the new school principal of Sanford High School. "Tracy's educational background combined with her practical experiences are a great fit for Sanford High School," said Superintendent Matt Nelson. "We are excited for Tracy to bring her passion for education, leadership skills, and commitment to student success back to Sanford."
Head of Federal Reserve in Boston Visits Millinocket
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - Millinocket had some special visitors from Boston on Thursday. Susan Collins of the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston made the trek to what is known as Maine’s Biggest Small Town. “New England is the Boston Fed’s district and region, and I am here to learn...
New boat from anonymous donor enhances Harpswell’s water rescue capabilities
Harpswell first responders now have two locally maintained boats at their disposal to conduct water rescues and other maritime activities, thanks to a new landing craft from an anonymous donor. On Wednesday, July 10, the Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department unveiled its new vessel, a 24-foot Packman workboat made by...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Teens bike from Florida to Maine to raise money, advocate
PORTLAND, Maine — A group of teenagers, and their coaches, is on an incredible bike ride that has brought them from Miami Beach all the way to Maine. The Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) Dream Team pedaled through Portland Wednesday, exactly one month after leaving from Florida. "The BRAG...
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.
Riverfest kicks off in Lewiston and Auburn
LEWISTON (WGME) - Making a splash in Lewiston and Auburn- Riverfest is underway in the Simard Payne Memorial Park. Friday kicked off with a kickball tournament and will continue throughout the night with food trucks, vendors, a beer tent and more for people to enjoy. The event is designed to...
UMFK to host ‘Partons, La Mer Est Belle – A Musical Journey from France to Acadia’
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host an afternoon of an Acadian-inspired classical musical concert featuring baritone Jared Andrew Michaud, soprano Melanie Saucier and pianist Christina Maria Koti. The concert will be held on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus in Fox Auditorium at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 4.
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