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WATCH: 3 Incredible Videos of the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse in Maine If You Missed It or Want to See It Again
Did you get a chance to see the April 8, 2024, eclipse live and in person in Maine?. The rare event drew in thousands as parts of the state would be in the path of totality, which is when the moon totally blocks out the sun. It's a moment that...
Cross Insurance Center hosts Wheels for Warriors, help fund Marino Project
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - One of the grandest collections of cars was on display at the Cross Insurance Center today, all for a cause. Home Roofing Solutions held its inaugural Wheels for Warriors car show to benefit The Marino Project. The Marino Project is dedicated to helping Maine military members...
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....
Union time capsule from Bicentennial reveals fun, sometimes unexplainable surprises at Sestercentennial
UNION – In preparation for Union’s Sestercentennial celebration, July 19 – 21, 2024, the organizing committee searched high and low for pictures from the 1974 bicentennial that they knew existed. Turns out, they were very well hidden. Union celebrated the opening ceremony on Friday, July 19, by...
Clam lovers unite: Yarmouth Clam Festival promises 'shell' of a good time!
YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Well, shucks! Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The big event brings in more than 100,000 people every year. Festival organizers say there will be a parade, music, arts and crafts, competitions, and of course, food!. The parade kicks off on Friday night where...
Annual Islesboro Arts Collective Arts & Crafts Show
(Islesboro, ME) Join members of the Islesboro Arts Collective and Friends for their annual Arts & Crafts Show at the Islesboro Historical Society. The show will feature works from eighteen artists/makers, and hours are Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. In addition, there will be a reception on Saturday, August 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Riverfest kicks off in Lewiston and Auburn
LEWISTON (WGME) - Making a splash in Lewiston and Auburn- Riverfest is underway in the Simard Payne Memorial Park. Friday kicked off with a kickball tournament and will continue throughout the night with food trucks, vendors, a beer tent and more for people to enjoy. The event is designed to...
Run & Party For a Cause This Weekend in Augusta w/ Kelly’s Cause For Brain Tumors
One of my favorite things that I do in my 'spare' time is taking part in a committee-member role on Kelly's Cause For Brain Tumors. Kelly Theberge has been a wonderful friend of mine for more than 300 years, and I love being part of her wonderful cause. This year, our 5K after party will be taking place at Westernview Golf Club from 1-5.
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament – September 6
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 6th at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. Entry fees are $150.00 per person. Foursomes are $600 (4 players with 2 carts) and. Twosomes - $300 (2 players with 1 cart, matched with another twosome). You can register...
Subdivision eyed for Greenville Junction
GREENVILLE — Nearly 60 acres of land in Greenville Junction off North Green Street, on the peninsula going into Moosehead Lake on the eastern shore of the West Cove, is being considered for the proposed Greenville Grove Subdivision. The first step toward project approval was taken during a July 17 Greenville Planning Board meeting.
A Beautiful Weekend is on the Way, with Plenty of Sunshine Saturday & Sunday
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Friday. We’ve seen a wonderful day across the county today featuring plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. Highs this afternoon were able to reach the lower 80s, with a few fair weather clouds developing during the afternoon hours. We’ll see more sunshine heading out the door tomorrow, with cloud cover and showers approaching late in the day. This will be thanks to a cold front that’s expected to push through, leaving us with even drier air working into the region for the second half of the weekend into next week.
Vehicle fire threatens Brewer VIP Tires and Service
BREWER, Maine (WGME) -- The Brewer Fire Department responded to a call at VIP Tires and Service in Brewer on Friday, where a vehicle fire reportedly threatened the building. A crew callback was issued once the department noticed smoke billowing from the site as they arrived at around 4:07 p.m.
Judge dismisses manslaughter charge for fatal crash in Surry
SURRY, Maine (WABI) -A judge has dismissed a manslaughter charge against a Blue Hill man involved in a fatal crash in Surry in 2021. According to the Ellsworth American, during a court appearance Friday morning, Thomas Bugbee admitted to a civil charge of motor vehicle violation resulting in death. Police...
Bath on alert as rabid foxes stir fears of repeat outbreak from five years ago
BATH (WGME)-- Five years ago, rabid fox attacks plagued the city of Bath. Now, some fear history may be repeating itself after two foxes, in the last three weeks, tested positive for rabies. Since a rabid fox attacked and bit her fiancé's boot three weeks ago in their own backyard,...
South Portland's Electric Tool Library offers yard care equipment rentals
The Electric Tool Library in South Portland is lending a helping hand to its residents who want to clean up their properties without buying a shed full of tools. They've got everything from everything from lawnmowers to leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, weed whackers, and more. “You can just show up...
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