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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...
Federal grant to help Maine install heat pumps in low-income homes
MAINE, USA — A recently announced $450 million federal grant aimed at reducing climate pollution across New England could help Maine meet its ambitious goal to place thousands of heat pumps in low-income homes and expand a critical subset of HVAC technicians trained to install them. In interviews with...
727 Ocean Sunset Hosts Sea Glass Workshop with OP Artist Kim Kruger Wednesday August 21st 1-3PM
If you missed the last one, don’t miss this one! Wednesday, August 21st with Ocean Point Artist, Kim Kruger. Create your own unique one-of-a-kind sea glass art!. All supplies included! 2 hours of pure fun and getting creative! $45 kids $70 for adults.
Free pancake breakfast at First Congo
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset is offering to the public a free pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 in Fellowship Hall. Regular and gluten-free pancakes, juice, coffee and tea, fruit, and real maple syrup are on the menu. All are welcome. The First Congregational...
Five People Escaped & One Injured after Fire in Maine
Five people escaped and one person was hospitalized after a fire Saturday night at a Hammond Street apartment building in Bangor. The blaze started around 12 am. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find smoke coming out of a third floor window, said WABI News. Man on Top Floor Burned...
Kathleen Turner Falls Ill During Performance of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
Kathleen Turner, who is currently playing Madame Armfeldt in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of A Little Night Music, fell ill during Friday, August 16 matinee performance, according to a statement from the production. Understudy Jennifer Allen completed the performance, the evening performance last night, and will be on for this afternoon's...
As need for dementia specialists grows, one rural clinic takes a hybrid approach
Even before it opened in Presque Isle in March, the Aroostook Memory Center had 68 referrals. Primary care physicians across the rural county had patients they suspected were experiencing some form of cognitive decline and were seeking additional support from dementia specialists. Since launching, the program has received seven or eight new patients a week.
Pembroke Scorpio on winning track at Skowhegan (Maine)
Skowhegan, ME — Pembroke Scorpio won for the seventh time over the Skowhegan State Fair half-mile oval with a 1:59 win on Friday (Aug. 16). It’s a pretty remarkable feat considering he’s only raced over that track 11 times during his career. And with one of those early efforts at Skowhegan resulting in a shortly-held divisional track record of 1:53.1, it seems like the now 13-year-old has saved some of his best efforts for this particular stop on the Maine fair circuit.
High surf advisory and dangerous rip currents as Hurricane Ernesto passes by Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Expect lots of fog early Monday morning that will continue into the mid-to-late morning hours. Monday will feature lots of clouds with occasional showers. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s with dewpoints in the mid 60s too. Hurricane Ernesto remains a Category 1...
Thomas D. Seeley selected as keynote speaker for upcoming Bee Fest
AUGUSTA — Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) Bee Fest taking place Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special event includes more than 30 beekeeping demonstrations...
Tiger Colby Wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway
With other local short tracks taking the weekend off, Wiscasset Speedway saw an increased number of drivers in the pits and fans in the stands on Saturday as they hosted their Group 2 divisions. The program, which was sponsored by Mainely Karting, also included an extended 75-lap race for the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and a 20-lap exhibition race for LST Motorsports Park’s Champ Karts.
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