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Women’s Volleyball Names Coaching Staff
The Central Maine Community College women's volleyball team will have two new faces as the heads of the program in 2024-25. Kevin Bean and Rachael Collins have been named co-Head Coaches ahead of the fall season. Bean is the Community Sports Aide for the city of Lewiston and is a...
Lobster Bakes cook up thrilling win!
Portland, Maine- The Maine Lobster Bakes (33-15, 69-48) walked it off 2-1 in the ninth inning to take a second-straight game over the Somerset Patriots (27-20, 59-57) on Friday night. The Lobster Bakes remain in first place of the Northeast Division now 5.5 games ahead of the second-place Somerset Patriots.
Michael Harrison Wins First Limited Feature on Friday Night at Oxford Plains
A great crowd and weather turned out Friday for the first night of Oxford 250 racing at Oxford Plains Speedway. While the Super Late Model Open was the marquee event, the Limited, Street Stock and Mad Bomber divisions put on a quite a show. WATCH THE OXFORD 250 ON RACINGAMERICA.TV.
Bruins honor Lewiston mass shooting victims with major donations at local fan event
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Boston Bruins Foundation honored the Lewiston shooting victims and their families on Friday with two big donations. The Bruins Fan Fest Tour is currently in town in Lewiston with hundreds of fans turning out at The Colisee. Bruins Head Coach and former Maine Black bear Jim...
Medomak Valley football is back to build on regional championship appearance
WALDOBORO, Maine (WABI) - The Medomak Valley Panthers are back with plans to contend in Class C North. They made it all the way to the regional championship game before bowing out to the Oceanside Mariners, 34-22, last November. There will be new pieces in place this year. The Panthers...
Two injured in single vehicle crash in Clifton
CLIFTON, Maine (WABI) - Two people have been seriously injured following a single vehicle crash in Clifton. On Friday night at around 11:10 pm authorities received a report of a single vehicle crash on Rebel Hill Road. They discovered a lone SUV had lost control and skidded off the roadway...
MDI Football Coach’s Show – August 23 [VIDEO]
Coach Mark Shields joined WDEA's Chris Popper for the weekly MDI Football Coach's Show. Coach Shields talked about the first week of practice with the double-sessions as well as the weekend trip to the Schoodic Institute. Coach Shields also talked about the controlled scrimmage scheduled for Monday at Waterville. The...
Learn how Acadia WIldlife Center heals sick, injured animals
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Join Tony Mullane, Acadia Wildlife Center’s new executive director, for a presentation on the center’s mission to heal sick and injured native wildlife. This in-person talk is on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. The son of wildlife...
U.S. Navy Country Current band starts Maine tour
FREEPORT, Maine — The U.S. Navy Country Current Band will spend seven days touring in Maine, stopping in six towns from Freeport to Fairfield. The band is a seven-person ensemble that performs a blend of modern country and bluegrass songs. The Maine tour starts with a 3:00 p.m. concert...
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden in Maine or New Hampshire
The current state of the economy has put many of us in a dire predicament. While our salaries have, for the most part, stayed the same, the cost of everything keeps increasing. The price of housing, food, gas, and other utilities has continued to rise. This has led to many people needing to make some tough choices about how they spend their money.
Up in the Air: Maine’s Most Popular Airline Routes Revealed
Air travel can be rough. The long security lines, crowded food courts, non-existent parking, never-ending terminals, and general public can drive any sane person mad. However, we Mainers are relatively lucky. Our two largest commercial airports are a godsend. Easy in, easy out. There's nothing like parking and getting to the gate in the span of 10 minutes. It's a completely different flying experience, and small market flying at its finest.
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Rams Host Maine for Bark in the Park Sunday
RHODE ISLAND VS. MAINE - SERIES NOTES. Rhode Island hosts Maine for the second home match in as many days for the Rams. Rhody faces the Black Bears for the second consecutive year. Before last season's 1-0 defeat in Orono, the teams hadn't faced since Sept. 11, 2016. That result was a 2-0 Rhody win in Kingston.
Parent groups in Southern Maine tackle excessive screen time in kids
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Groups of parents in Southern Maine are working to get kids unglued from their phones and devices. Hundreds of parents from nine different school districts are now part of a new group called "Turn the Tides." "Area towns who are working together to try and change...
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