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Aroostook House of Comfort announces 2nd annual Walk for Hospice
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation, owner of the Aroostook House of Comfort, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Walk for Hospice will take place on Saturday, September 14 at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. All proceeds will benefit the Aroostook House of Comfort.
Follow Up Friday: President Tim Crowley discusses retirement from NMCC
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Tim Crowley, who has been the president of the Northern Maine Community College since 2002, is retiring on August 1, 2024. After nearly forty years with the college, Crowley says he is most proud of the impact the school has had on the community. “We’ve...
Fair, Festival, 250th anniversary: Union packed with celebrations in July
UNION, Maine — Crowds slowly grew at the Union fairground on a hot, hazy Wednesday in July. The quiet cluck of show chickens and moo of cattle gave way to sporadic thundering hoofs in a nearby open-air pavilion, as teams of towering horses all at once flexed their muscles and snatched the chains connecting their harness to a sled, piled high with stone blocks.
Westbrook residents to vote again on revised school budget after initial rejection
WESTBROOK (WGME) - On Tuesday, Westbrook residents will vote on the town's school budget for the second time. It failed last month by just 53 votes. Over the past decade, Westbrook’s school budget has always passed, so this came as a bit of a surprise to school officials. In...
Orono Arts Fest reimagines annual tradition, draws hundreds of visitors
ORONO, Maine — Hundreds of people attended concerts, kids' activities, and more at the Orono Arts Fest this weekend. The festival is a reimagining of Orono's annual Artsapalooza, which was held for the past 13 years. After a whole weekend of arts and performances, the festival concluded Sunday with...
Final preparation for 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival underway
YARMOUTH (WGME) - Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The event draws in more than 100-thousand people every year. The parade kicks off on Friday night where our Chief Meteorologist Charlie Lopresti will be there live. There will also be a performance from American Idol's Julia Gagnon...
Newport American Legion holds second annual family fun day
NEWPORT -- Community members gathered in Newport this afternoon for the local American Legion's second annual family fun day. This free community event included water games, face painting and more. According to members of the Barrows Skidgel American Legion Post 105, their goal is to be less military centric and...
A Fairy Festival in the Park
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Riverside Park was the place to be on Saturday for families, Kids, and Fairies. It was all because of the annual Fairy Festival. Kids got to dress up in costumes and create some fairy-themed crafts and it was all free of charge and open to the public. News Source 8 Reporter Megan Waceken has the story.
Augusta Civic Center holds city’s largest indoor flea market
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Augusta’s largest flea market took place this weekend at the Augusta Civic Center. The market featured a plethora of activities including food trucks, concert ticket giveaways, a cash bar, and of course vendors tables. The market sold out of vendor spots racking up 110 vendors...
Kennebunkport warns against swimming as waste continues to be discharged into river
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- The stinky situation in Kennebunkport continues. The town's wastewater treatment facility has not been working properly and they had no choice but to put the partially treated waste into the Kennebunk River. The town said on Tuesday based on test results from Monday, the water is still...
New Hampshire Motorcyclist Detained for Allegedly Speeding at 158 mph During High-Speed Chase
A New Hampshire man has been detained for what state police describe as an extreme high-speed motorcycle chase. Zachary Michael Dionne, 21, of Farmington, is facing multiple charges after state troopers arrested him for allegedly driving at speeds up to 158 mph with a passenger in tow. The pursuit, which spanned several highways, ended with Dionne's arrest at a gas station off of Interstate 95's Exit 3 yesterday, as reported by Boston 25 News.
Moto Guzzi’s Northeast Demo Tour in Full Swing
Some motorcyclists may have already visited the iconic Italian motorcycle marque Moto Guzzi on its Northeast Demo Tour. If not, you still have several chances to go try the company's latest and greatest machines. The 2024 Moto Guzzi Northeast Demo Tour aims to bring the brand to the riders and...
Mass. healthcare workers demand answers after not being paid for over a month
NEWTON - Healthcare workers at Blupoint Healthcare say they have not been paid in more than a month. Now, they are demanding to know why their paychecks are bouncing at the bank."There are just a lot of excuses"One employee said that she has gone four weeks without a paycheck and needed to transfer money from her savings account to pay her bills.Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation is one of four long-term care facilities owned by Blupoint Healthcare in Newton. Employees at three of their facilities, Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, Mill Town Health and Rehabilitation in Amesbury, and...
Motorcyclist dead after collision with pickup truck in Alton
ALTON, N.H. — A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into the back of a pickup truck in Alton on Sunday evening. Collin Zaremba, 25, of Belmont, struck a truck driven by a 75-year-old woman from Alton around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, police said. Zaremba was transported from the scene but...
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
Gov. Mills swears in new Chief Medical Examiner
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Governor Mills Monday swore in the state’s new Chief Medical Examiner. A native of Hampden, Dr. Alice Briones returns to Maine after a distinguished military career which included becoming the first woman to lead the U.S. Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. Mills announced her appointment...
Bid It to Win it: Bid on Amazing Premium Items in This Maine Online Auction
Go and bid on incredible items with the chance to save thousands of dollars. The time has come, so don't wait. Need a reminder on what is up for bid? Let's break it down for you. The Bid It to Win It auction ends Friday June 19 at 7 p.m.,...
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