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National Thrift Shop Day marked by back-to-school sustainable shopping
Shopping sustainably and getting the most bang for your buck- Saturday is National Thrift Shop Day. The Goodwill of Northern New England is celebrating as parents and kids are getting ready to go back to school. Thrift shops tend to offer cheaper options for back-to-school supplies. They are also considered...
This Epic Laser Light Show Returns to Clinton, Maine, This August
Even though they have been around for years, drive-in laser light shows really gained popularity during the pandemic. These visually breathtaking entertainment events allowed us to get together while still social distancing. These shows feature elaborate laser demonstrations running in sync with an epic soundtrack. Not only do the lasers...
Artist Walter Kitundu Premieres New Work in Biddeford Pool
(Biddeford Pool, ME) Renowned multidisciplinary artist Walter Kitundu will premiere his newest work Rekodi Maji “Record the Water” in Biddeford Pool. For this work which is part research, part sound installation, part performance, Kitundu has adorned his kayak with instruments meant to respond to the state of Biddeford Pool’s winds and waters. The sea plucks strings that resonate the hull of the vessel which also holds flutes played by the rising and receding waves. The sounds will be transmitted to shore, allowing the audience to experience the work as if they were inside the kayak as it navigates the shoreline.
Thousands take part in Allagash Brewing Company's first-ever 'Camp Allagash'
PORTLAND, Maine — Beer lovers and fanatics of the outdoors got a chance to combine their passions at the first-ever "Camp Allagash" in Portland. Hosted the week of Aug. 11 at Allagash Brewing Company, attendees were able to enjoy quintessential summer camp activities like friendship bracelet making, camp trivia, or even going on a bird-watching walk with members of the Maine Audubon Society throughout the camp.
Abby Kraemer Named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – University of Maine soccer forward Abby Kraemer has been named to the 2024 Hermann Trophy Watch List, as announced this week by the United Soccer Coaches. Kraemer, a senior, is one of just 44 Division I women's soccer players named to the list and the only player from an America East program on the 2024 Watch List.
Annual Champion the Cure Challenge raises more than $500K for cancer treatment, research
BREWER, Maine — More than 1,600 people raised money for cancer treatment and research Saturday at Northern Light Health’s annual Champion the Cure Challenge in Brewer. People walked, ran, and cycled to support cancer patients and survivors and to honor those they’ve lost. "There’s a sense of...
16th annual Wayne’s Wiffle for A Wish takes place in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - People of all ages donned the iconic yellow bat on Saturday in Bangor. All proceeds go towards granting Make-A-Wish Maine. The event is run tournament style featuring four divisions with respective championships. Divisions include Open, Classic, Youth, and Executive. President of Wayne’s Wiffle for a Wish...
Unique International Triathlon is Sunday August 25
Starting with a swim across Lac Megantic, then bicycle across the Can/US Border at Woburn/Coburn Gore, then running in Carrabassett Valley. A two-country triathlon that doesn’t happen anywhere else!. Become partners or volunteers to experience the event in your own way and support our athletes, join our team. https://www.triathlonpiopolis.com/en.
Citing Staffing Issues, This Maine Police Department Will Close For Good Tuesday at 6 AM
When it comes to the police force in Maine, it is made up of several state, local and county agencies. Those smaller local and town agencies make up about 130 of the total agencies statewide. Maine police forces serve both the larger cities like Portland and Bangor but also the...
Digital Newsletter: A weekly dose of feel-good stories from NEWS CENTER Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Greetings from the Digital Team here at NEWS CENTER Maine. Don’t know who we are? We’re the people behind the scenes responsible for what you see on our website, app, YouTube, and Facebook page. Our jobs are computer-centric and just like those brilliant machines,...
Plans for Maine's first in-person sports-betting bar could take step forward Monday
PORTLAND, Maine — Mobile sports betting went live in Maine inNovember 2023 and has generated millions of dollars of bets. Now, efforts are in the works for the state's first in-person retail sports wagering site. The Portland City Council is scheduled to decide Monday whether to grant an application...
Rip Currents Prompt Multiple Rescues at Jersey Shore Amid Ernesto
A rip current warning remains in effect along the Jersey Shore following a weekend that saw more than a dozen people rescued due to dangerous conditions. The warning, prompted by major swells from Tropical Storm Ernesto, is expected to last until tomorrow. The Ocean City Beach Patrol and Ventnor City beach patrol leaders reported waves as high as six feet, leading to 16 rescues on Sunday alone. The weekend storms also resulted in power outages for thousands of residents.
'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' movie trailer now out
The official trailer for a movie based Donn Fendler’s classic survival memoir “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is officially out. “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is set to hit theaters this November. Based on the classic book, the cinematic adaptation was produced by Sylvester...
Bath celebrates 11th annual Day of Kindness with community festivities
BATH (WGME) - Community members came together in downtown Bath on Saturday to celebrate the city's 11th annual Day of Kindness. Each year, people set up stations all along the sidewalk downtown, where they can offer their acts of kindness to anyone passing by. Saturday's event also featured all kinds...
Lewiston and Auburn celebrate 30th year of balloon festival despite hurdles
Three incredible days, 14 different balloons and more than one-hundred-thousand spectators came out for the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival. There were lots of ups- and downs- leading up the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival this year. The planning board for the Great Falls Balloon Festival cancelled the event due to logistical and safety...
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