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This Maine Man’s Amazing Batman Costume Is So Detailed It Earned a Guinness World Record
Maine has earned some interesting Guinness World Record awards over the years, including the longest line of whoopie pies and the tallest snowperson. But Maine's "weirdest" Guinness World Record, according to Mental Floss, you probably didn't even know about. Were you even aware there was a record for "most functional...
Maine Artisan Shop reopens in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Micro Artisans is re-opening Friday. The new location is on Washington Street in Bangor where the Damon’s Beverage used to be. Caity Brown is the general manager for their new flagship location. “This location by far is the biggest we have,” Brown said....
Bangor Humane Society encourages owners to microchip pets
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - No pet owner ever wants to lose their pet. Officials say microchips can provide quick identification when lost pets are found. “Any veterinarian, any rescue organization, any shelter, the first thing they’re going to do when they receive an animal that is a stray is they’re going to scan for that microchip and do as much detective work as they can to reunite that animal with their person. So, a microchip is an invaluable tool that we recommend everyone have,” said Bangor Humane Society’s Director of Development and Communications, Kathryn Ravenscraft.
Eric Darling's recycled rope art drifts into Rockport library in September
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library will be hosting a show of work from Maine artist Eric Darling’s Drift Rope Project from September 5 - 27. Darling recycles cords of discarded pot warp from the lobstering industry and transforms them into vibrant and durable works of fine art.
Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Political Sign Vandals
The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office needs your help. To say that we live in a tense political climate would be an understatement, especially in an election year, but three people in Dixmont took things to the next level last night. They are investigating a criminal mischief complaint that involves damage...
Maine faces lawsuit for failing to adopt EV mandates, the latest state-level climate court case
A pending youth climate lawsuit in Maine represents the latest iteration of legal strategies aimed at holding states accountable for emissions-cutting targets. The case is one of a growing number responding to lagging progress on state climate laws that, in many cases, have now been on the books for years. What makes the Maine case unique is its targeted approach – focused on electric vehicle policy as a way to push the state forward on climate action.
Free college, flexibility help drive increased enrollment in Maine’s community colleges
Enrollment at Maine’s community colleges continues to increase, two years after the state made the system free for students to attend. According to early estimates, enrollment increased by almost 9 percent compared with last year. The incoming headcount as of late August for this fall is 16,670 students, compared with 15,334 students on the same […]
Maine braces for Labor Day rush: Expect heavy turnpike traffic this weekend
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It’s the end of the summer rush, and many families will be headed to Maine to enjoy their last hurrah. The crowds are already starting to pick up and the Maine Turnpike Authority expects at least as many visitors as last Labor Day weekend. “We expect...
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