Sidney
LATEST NEWS
Delivery truck rolls over on Route 27, Boothbay; no one hurt
At 5:45 a.m. Thursday, July 18, Lincoln County Communications received a 911 call for a commercial truck which had rolled over on Route 27 in Boothbay, near Knickerbocker Group. Boothbay Fire & Rescue and Boothbay Region Ambulance Service crews were immediately dispatched, with the first units arriving on scene at...
Farrin campaign kicks off with Reny July 30
Please join Wayne Farrin and State Sen. Cameron Reny on Tuesday, July 30 as Farrin kicks off his campaign for state representative in the November election. Reny and Farrin are committed to representing their communities of Alna, Jefferson, Whitefield and Wiscasset in Augusta. Farrin’s campaign kickoff is Tuesday, July 30...
Boats on Display in Rockport
Are you ready to get out on the water and enjoy the rest of summer afloat? Yachting Solutions is holding an on-the-water open house at the Marine Park in Rockport Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 10. The Rockport-based dealer plans to have a mix of...
Teamwork and the American way
Kudos to Woolwich’s and Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s plans for projects near George Wright Road, with help from state and federal funds. As we have seen in other area towns, nonprofits often know of grants a local project could be competitive on; and nonprofits are well-versed in seeking the grants because the aid, along with donations, can be key to the nonprofits’ own environmental or other missions.
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...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
TV5 tries a Hot Wings Challenge
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - TV5 got spicy and tried a Hot Wings Challenge that’s hosted by Strike N’ Slice, a restaurant out of Ellsworth. The owner came in and shared wings with their signature hot sauce. Here are the rules for the challenge:. 12 wings covered in our...
Administrator reviews county taxes with Madawaska officials
MADAWASKA, Maine – Aroostook County Administrator Ryan Pelletier during a July 16 Madawaska selectmen’s meeting explained why county taxes increased this year, and gave a detailed presentation on how those taxes help the town as well as county government. Aroostook County commissioners approved the $12.3 million annual budget...
Maine man overcomes autoimmune disease to live out dream as a rafting guide
THE FORKS, Maine — Devan Rittall sat at the back of a four-row rafting boat and pushed off into the Kennebec River. There were class IV rapids awaiting him and his passengers, but this was where he seemed most at peace. Maybe it was because the Nobleboro native had...
New exhibition at Wiscasset Bay Gallery
"Sparkling Summer Days," an exhibition of American and European art celebrating the brilliant warm light and long evenings of summertime, will open on Thursday, July 25 at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery. The show will coincide with Wiscasset's monthly Art Walk when the village comes alive with musical performances, street vendors, and gallery openings.
36ers waiting on possible Legion playoff berth
The Boothbay 36ers completed their regular season schedule July 16 with a 9-6 loss to the first-place Franklin Flyers at Sherman Field. The 36ers finished with a 5-8-1 record in American Legion play and now wait to learn about their post-season eligibility. Boothbay currently holds the final Maine Southern Zone playoff spot, but a Dirigo Sturgeon victory later this week over Messalonskee could result in a one-game playoff. “We hold that final spot, but a Dirigo win could force a play-in. It’s a bit confusing, but we are waiting to find out,” said 36ers’ Manager Adam Harkins.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.