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Women in Faith donate to museum and shelter
A fellowship brunch was held on June 22 at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, hosted by United Women In Faith. There were 44 women from eight different churches in attendance. Guest speaker Elise Perrault shared how the Children’s Museum of Aroostook County came into existence and what future plans are....
Public drinking at York Beach leads lifeguard captain to reconsider his job
YORK, Maine — Maine law prohibits drinking in public spaces, but Jeffrey Patten, the beach operations coordinator for the town of York, said people violate the state law regularly by drinking openly at beaches, and he is willing to resign if town leaders don't enforce the rules and resolve ongoing issues.
Organization speaks against proposed Hancock County courthouse location
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A group of people in Hancock County are standing against the proposed location of a new court house in Ellsworth. LD 2090, An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities, became law on May 1st. The Hancock County Courthouse falls under this legislature along with...
U.S. Navy sailor returns home to Maine for Fourth of July celebration onboard USS Forrest Sherman
Petty Officer Second Class Tobias Francis, age 29, joined the Navy on December 3, 2020 as a Sonar Technician (STG). Sonar Technicians are responsible for the operation of underwater systems and undersea surveillance of naval vessels. He is currently stationed on the USS Lassen (DDG 82), homeported in Naval Station Mayport, and has been a member of the crew for three years. Within his division, he holds the position of Work Center Supervisor, taking on the responsibility of the completion of preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment within the ships Weapons Department. STG2 Francis also assists with the SafeTALK Program onboard, an avenue for Sailors to seek the resources needed to cope with suicidal thoughts and actions.
Need for speed returns to Loring Runway
LIMESTONE, Maine (WAGM) - The need for speed on the Loring Runway today. The annual Loring Timing Association Land Speed races got underway and once again cars and motorcycles from throughout the United State and Canada are looking to set new records. Kristina Newton:” We have vehicles going on their...
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...
EVENTS: “No Spring Chickens” & prizes at Democratic lobster bake
“No Spring Chickens” – Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies” – will provide music during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, of Waldoboro, make up No...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Why the Maine Turnpike Changed the Exit Numbers 20 Years Ago
For an entire generation of drivers, the Maine Turnpike numbering system seems like it's always been that way. Rather than worry about pure exit numbers like you'll find in other New England states, Maine uses mile markers on its most prolific highway. But it hasn't always been that way. The...
Flights, online services in Maine resuming after global IT outage
Airlines are slowly resuming operations Friday, after a global IT outage forced many flights at the Portland International Jetport to be delayed or canceled. The crowds were beginning to dissipate by about 9:30 a.m., but there were still some signs of disruption. Many screens throughout the jetport that usually display digital ads or other information showed a blue error message instead.
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking and possession of meth in Maine. Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Trafficking and Possession. Angel Luis Lozano from Lowell, Massachusetts will serve 60 months in federal prison. He will also have five years of supervised release. He entered a guilty plea on February 15, 2024.
Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
All occupants, including two infants, brought to hospital in Woolwich crash
WOOLWICH, Maine — All occupants traveling in two vehicles that were involved in a crash Friday morning on Route 1 in Woolwich were brought to the hospital, including two infants. Emergency officials responded to the crash around 9:40 a.m. where two vehicles had collided at the intersection of Route...
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
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