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Crisis of leadership? RSU 21 superintendent, School Board told 'teachers need a champion'
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Greg Cavanaugh told the School Board on Monday what teachers in RSU 21 are craving as they wrestle with low morale and see many of their colleagues resigning from the district. “Every teacher needs to have a champion,” he said. Cavanaugh, a former RSU 21 teacher, accused Superintendent Terri Cooper of...
Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
YORK, Maine — The Purple Palace, a longtime staple of Short Sands Beach, is under contract after a family fallout between the owner and her grandson, who sued her over the breakfast place. Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday. The restaurant in the purple building at 1 Railroad Ave. has been run by its owner, Sandra Wilson, since 1976. ...
Berwick issues health advisory for drinking water due to high manganese
BERWICK (WGME) - A health advisory was issued for Berwick’s drinking water for high levels of the toxic manganese. The utility "Maine Water" says the levels are high right now due to dry summer weather, causing water to look brown and discolored. Infants up to 6 months old and...
Rockland man accused of multiple offenses while on bail
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man who was on bail with an active set of conditions was arrested July 22 on multiple charges, including the alleged theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Harley Winchenbach, 31, was charged by police with criminal trespass, operating after a license suspended or...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
Bowdoin returns from Arctic voyage to fanfare
CASTINE — As the historic schooner Bowdoin slipped into its birth at Maine Maritime Academy on July 26 after 68 days traversing the Arctic Circle, family and friends raised first cameras and phones and then hands to applaud its return to land. As it sailed past the Castine bell...
Another FREE Movie Night Is Coming To Maine Savings Amphitheater
A FREE movie outdoors? Not a bad way to kick off an August weekend!. This summer, it is rare to have a non-concert night on the Bangor Waterfront, especially on a Friday, so get the family together on August 8th, because Bangor Parks and Recreation are teaming up with the Maine Savings Amphitheater, to host a FREE screening of the smash Disney hit "Encanto"
Comrades ready for state tournament on home field
BANGOR - When the Maine Senior Legion baseball tournament kicks off this weekend at Mansfield Stadium, the Bangor Comrades are going to feel right at home. The top eight teams in the state will all flock to Bangor beginning Saturday, July 27. The Comrades, made up of several current or former Bangor Rams- who also call Mansfield home- are coming in as the second seed in the North. Bangor is 9-5, and they have won two of their last three games heading into playoffs. They play the Franklin County Flyers at 1 p.m. Saturday, and the team is pumped to try and make a run on their home turf.
Don’t skip the Small Talk! New child enrichment center opens in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A local woman’s dreams are coming true in the form of a new child enrichment center in Bangor. While the name of the business is Small Talk, Caroline DeRoche-Turner hopes to foster much deeper connections between kids and parents alike. “I’m loving it so far....
Charity golf tournament to benefit Bangor Humane Society
HERMON -- Next month, golfers will take a swing at helping out Maine's furry friends. On August 10, the Hermon Meadow Golf Club will host its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Bangor Humane Society. Funds will go towards supporting the shelter's animals. It's the kind of help...
Scattered Showers Tonight, Sunshine Returns Friday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -The radar is becoming somewhat active with some scattered showers out and about as a frontal boundary slides our way from the west. Behind that approaching front, drier and more stable air will flow into our region on northwesterly breezes, aiding with the dissipation of cloud cover across Northern New England. High pressure will take over our weather pattern, so expect a generous helping of sunshine through the weekend and into the new week ahead. Enjoy!
Gov. Janet Mills announces money for Maine farmers, small businesses
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- In Brunswick Friday, Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $4.3 million for Maine farmers and small businesses. It's meant to help them lower their energy bills, possibly by thousands of dollars. Farms and small businesses can use the federal money, from the Inflation...
Adam MacDonald Memorial MDA open returns August 24th
ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - Next month golfers are invited to Orrington give back to those living with muscular dystrophy. On August 24th the Adam MacDonald Memorial MDA Open will return to Pine Hill Golf Course. MacDonald passed away from complications of Muscular Dystrophy several years ago but worked as an...
Moderate smoke from Canadian wildfires may affect Maine on Friday
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A much drier air mass has made it's way into the state on Friday morning, giving way to a beautiful end to the work week. Highs will range into the 80s. Expect plenty of sun as we work our way through the weekend. There are active wildfires...
Maine Seeks Input on Whether Moose Hunt Should Be Changed
For many people in and around Maine, hunting season is an annual tradition that gets them as excited as Christmas Day. For those who truly enjoy the sport, entering the moose lottery is more exciting than playing the Megabucks. But over the last several years, the Maine Department of Inland...
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