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River Fest in Skowhegan 2024
River Fest is the annual, multi-day event held every summer in Skowhegan, that celebrates life and recreation on the Kennebec River. This year’s event runs from July 31, starting with the Glowstick Paddle, and continues through the River Days Celebration on Aug. 3, and is designed to showcase the potential of the Kennebec River Gorge as the future home of the Skowhegan River Park.
1A Crash sends three to the hospital with minor injuries
HOLDEN -- A collision on route 1-a this morning sent three people to the hospital with minor injuries. The accident occurred in front of G and M Market in Holden just before 10 am when a man pulled into oncoming traffic and was hit by another driver. First responders were...
Dangerous Situation In Milford with an Armed Man, Kids, and Bombs
An alleged domestic situation in Milford ended in the arrest of one man, and the rescuing of three kids locked in a home that also contained explosives. When Police Responded to a Report of An Assault, They Found a Man With a Knife. William Abernathy, 46, of Milford is facing...
App Exclusive: Win Tickets to Hozier’s Sold-out Bangor Show
When Hozier announced he was coming to the Bangor waterfront on July 24, we knew it would sell out. We were right!. But that doesn't mean you can't get into the show. We're giving away our last pairs of tickets to a few lucky listeners. Here's what to do. Enter...
Foodborne Illnesses Tend to Increase in the Summer
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - According to the US Department of Agriculture, foodborne illnesses tend to increase in the summer. In this week’s Medical Monday, we talk about some of the causes and preventions to keep those illnesses at bay during these warmer months. With the summer here, many...
A Final Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For September
This event has been such a huge success, that two more have been added!. The Bangor Waterfront Night Market, has been the hit of the summer, resembling a concert night, with the sheer volume of folks strolling the waterfront, but if you happened to miss it, you're in luck, because a couple more on the way.
Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield pitmasters take top BBQ cook-off trophies
After pulling an all-nighter preparing feasts, five barbecue groups took home trophies in the Chamber’s Smokin’ BBQ Cook-off on Saturday. The sixth annual event, sponsored by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, took place on the first day of the Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield, drawing cooks from The County and beyond.
Sheriff’s office dispatch center move proceeding
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building is currently proceeding. “The dispatch project is coming...
Summerfest in Monson on Saturday
MONSON — Monson’s Summerfest takes place Saturday, July 20, an annual celebration of all things summer. The day is packed with a full schedule of fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to come join in on the fun. For more, go to the town Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TownofMonsonME.
Hoyt Thrills Capacity Crowd in SCoNE Win at Unity
UNITY, Maine (July 15, 2024) – Unity Raceway was the center of the New England racing universe for at least one night on Friday, July 12. The McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour thrilled a standing-room-only crowd at the 1/3-mile Maine oval as it hosted its biggest event in recent history with the first full-blown Sprint Car race held in the Pine Tree State in at least a half-century.
Here are the newest outlets in Kittery, and more retail news
Maine’s Kittery Premium Outlets has seven new retailers this summer and will soon add an eighth in Vineyard Vines. The newest shops at Kittery Premium Outlets, which anchor the town’s collection of outlet shopping centers, include a combined Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh clothing store, a Claire’s gift store, the home furnishing shop Mélange Home, Perfume Palace, the sneaker shop Limited Hype and Jack’s Country Store. Vineyard Vines is slated to open next spring.
Down East Showdown Recap and Winners
This past weekend, Bucksport Recreation/YMCA hosted the 3rd annual Down East Showdown in efforts to raise money for youth scholarships and Bucksport youth basketball. There were 16 teams representing 14 schools (two schools entered two teams) from as north as Presque Isle to as south as Portland for a weekend of competitive fun basketball. Although it was hot, the gym floors held up fabulously thanks to the teamwork between the YMCA and RSU 25.
Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
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