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Organizations, activists rally at Pierce Park for International Overdose Awareness Day
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. To commemorate the occasion, local organizations collaborated to host a rally at Pierce Park Saturday to mourn the lives lost due to overdose and call to action. Alongside speakers, there was food and resources available for attendees to take...
Huskies Fall Twice at Coast of Maine Classic
CASTINE, Maine – The University of Southern Maine Huskies' women's volleyball team was defeated twice on Saturday afternoon at the Coast of Maine Classic dropping a pair of 3-0 matches to Saint Joseph's College and the University of New England. Fifth year senior Sierra Castonguay (Nottingham, N.H./Dover) had eight digs in both games and is now 49 away from the milestone of 1,000 career digs.
Man who died at Surry work site had medical event
SURRY — On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at approximately 11:50 a.m., first responders and the Maine State Police received a 911 call reporting a medical event at a solar farm on Surry Road in Surry. The initial investigation determined that Edwin Kendall Jones, 52, of Washington, Maine suffered a...
Native wildflower seeds are 2024 autumn fundraiser for Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s autumn fundraiser will be native wildflower seeds. “October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth,” said SWCD, in a news release. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some...
Book drive collects thousands of children's books
OAKLAND -- Saturday, August 31, would have been Cassidy Charette's 27th birthday. She tragically died in a hayriding accident when she was only 17, but since then, her family and friends have made sure that Cass has never been forgotten. Monica Wilcox Charette (who calls herself "Forever Cassidy's Mom) started a foundation in her daughter's name -- the ShineOnCass Foundation. The young girl's love of children, animals, reading, and many other causes have raised awareness -- and funds -- for the last ten years.
Civil War era Coburn Mansion damaged in fire
SKOWHEGAN -- Fire damaged a historic home on Main Street in Skowhegan Friday afternoon. The Civil War era Coburn Mansion, which was home to Governor Abner Coburn, who served from 1863-64, had been undergoing repairs. The large Greek Revival structure was on the National Register of Historic Places. According to...
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
More Free Tickets to Post Malone at Maine Savings Ampitheater
Country 99.9 The Wolf has your free tickets to see Post Malone at Maine Savings Ampitheater in Bangor on Monday, September 16th!. Weekday mornings September 3rd through 6th listen to the Wolf Wake-Up Crew, they’ll have your chance to win more tickets to the F-1 Trillion Tour where he’ll perform a collection of country songs including music from his upcoming album.
Maine GOP leader confirms that Windham lawmaker attended Jan. 6 rally
WINDHAM -- House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham confirmed to WGME during a phone interview on Saturday that a Republican Windham representative, Barbara Bagshaw, had in fact attended the January 6 "Stop the Steal" rally in Washington D.C. after photos emerged Friday showing the representative at the Capitol complex during the event.
Scientist say Passamaquoddy Bay has highest amount of breeding Great White Sharks on the East Coast.
A Canadian fish ecologist has hypothesized that Passamaquoddy Bay near the US-Canada border has the “greatest aggregation of large, breeding sharks in the 18- to 20-foot range of any place along the East Coast”. According to the Bangor Daily News, Steve Crawford from the University of Guelph in...
Vassalboro apple orchard owners prepare for busy fall season
VASSALBORO, Maine (WABI) - With fall right around the corner, apple orchards across the state are preparing for their busiest season. Lemieux Orchards in Vassalboro has been around since the mid-60s. ”Dad started in 1964, and it was a family business, all my brothers and sisters know how to plant...
'Miles the Moose' greets visitors coming into Maine for long weekend
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- People may have done a double-take on the turnpike Friday in Kennebunk. Travelers were greeted by the sight of "Miles the Moose" in a bucket truck, waving at all the passing drivers. The Maine Turnpike Authority continued its annual tradition with Miles greeting travelers. In the past,...
Kennebec Valley Humane Society at capacity, waives adoption fees
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is waiving their adoption fees for the weekend. For cats, dogs, and other critters, they are at the facility’s capacity. After moving to their new building at the end of 2023, this is the first time they have been filled...
While an agency dawdles, a Machias dike remains crippled with winter storms approaching
One recent late August evening, a few tourists gathered on the deck of Helen’s Restaurant overlooking the Machias River. The summer holdouts tugged sweaters closer and steadied their glasses while trapping napkins that threatened to fly away. This time of year, the river’s susurrus breezes grow colder and lustier, as if crying out to Machias Bay and the open sea just around the bend.
It’s a Cool Day for Hot Cakes at Camden Public Landing
It’s a cool day for hotcakes down at the Camden Public Landing. Camden Rotarians woke with the sun to prepare your pancakes, sausages, OJ, and sausage. Drop by from 7 to 10 this morning…all you cat eat! $9 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit local charities.
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