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Talk on Mount Desert Island Committee for Peace set for Aug. 28
NORTHEAST HARBOR — Historian David Farber wrote, “images of the 1960s still haunt us, still anger us, still entrance us, still puzzle us. Even those who came of age long after the 'sixties”' share the collective memories… ”. On Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the...
Ellsworth Cheerleaders Selling Mums to Raise Funds for Cheering Team
Fall High School Sports begin on Monday, August 19th and the Ellsworth High School Cheering Team are selling mums to raise money for their cheering team. They have partnered with Simons Hancock Farms in Hancock, and you can purchase a large mum for just ten dollars! All checks should be made out to Ellsworth High School Cheering. Payment must be made at the time of order.
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
Child dies after being hit by truck while riding bicycle in Sabattus
SABATTUS, Maine — A child is dead after they were struck by a pickup truck while riding a bicycle in Sabattus on Thursday. Police said the child had come off Hillside Drive and was riding west on Litchfield Road when the collision happened shortly after 2:20 p.m. The child...
Mortgage rates at a year low, the impact on buyers
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Mortgage interest rates are at the lowest they have been all year. Interest rates reached a high late in 2023 after the COVID-19 pandemic. As people moved from cities to suburbs, prices went up and so did interest rates. The average current rate sits at seven...
Hermon business owner surprised by turn of events at Coastal Dreams after offering to help
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - We’re hearing more from people who knew Ellisha Krutuleski, the Bucksport woman now under investigation for animal cruelty. Devon Curtis is the owner of Devon’s Kitchen in Hermon. She adopted two dogs from Coastal Dreams, whose owner, 44-year old Krutuleski, is now under investigation...
Mount Desert man indicted by Hancock County grand jury for setting two homes on fire
MT. DESERT, Maine (WABI) - A Mount Desert man accused of setting two homes on fire in April has been indicted by a Hancock County grand jury. 58-year-old Glenn Stanley is charged with arson, attempted arson, aggravated criminal mischief, and criminal mischief. Authorities say Stanley started the fires on Stanley...
Maine's Hire-A-Vet Campaign begins
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Maine’s Hire-A-Vet Campaign began in Augusta this morning. More than 150 employers were present for one of the stops of the state’s largest hiring event of the year. “We have healthy, hearty Maine veterans who are here to make our way of life in...
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
Florida animal rescue wants dog back after 6 dogs die under Maine rescue owner’s care
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - An employee at a Florida-based animal rescue says one of their former dogs is one of the 27 that were rescued from Coastal Dreams Rescue and Sanctuary in Bucksport earlier this month. The owner and operator is now facing several charges for mistreating dogs at her...
No taxes on tips? What this could mean for Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have called for an end to taxes on tips. What could this mean for Mainers?. “Our paycheck basically gives us just enough to cover those taxes,” said Daija Ramos, a waitress in Portland. Ramos says...
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