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Lobster boat racers battle the rain at Bar Harbor
That's how Jon Johansen, president of Maine Lobster Boat Racing described the June 23 Bass Harbor lobster boat races where 44 boats would line up to race. The constant rain meant the speed of the winning boat in each race couldn't be determined. “It was nasty, all we did was take pictures and run for the cabin.”
Millinocket continues Independence Day celebrations with festival
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - There was a ton of family friendly fun to be had in Millinocket Friday. “It is all about celebrating the Fourth of July, celebrating America, and just having a fun time to get people out, enjoying the community activities for the kids and for the whole family,” said Tom Malcolm, the Health and Life Safety Officer with the Town of Millinocket.
Two from New England match cubing world record
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Rubik Day is right around the corner. One Mainer is already celebrating thanks to a recent world record. We first told you about Aedan Bryant’s cubing prowess in April. At the time, the UMaine student and Orono resident ranked first in the state in 11...
Exhibit dedicated to Frances Perkins, first ever female Cabinet member, opens for season
NEWCASTLE, Maine (WGME) -- Frances Perkins, the first woman to ever hold a U.S. Cabinet position, now has an exhibit dedicated to her life and work which is now open for the season in Newcastle. Through her involvement in the New Deal, Perkins was one of the driving forces behind...
New mobile medical unit expected to help greater Portland homeless community
PORTLAND (WGME) -- MaineHealth is figuring out the next steps for its new mobile unit to help people who are homeless. The city of Portland provided a two-year grant to fund an outreach van. Officials say everything that can happen at a primary care office should be able to happen...
A remembrance of Charlie Howard to be held on Sunday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Sunday marks 40 years since a Bangor man was killed because he was gay. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor will hold a remembrance service for Charlie Howard at 10am at 120 Park Street in Bangor. After the service, those taking part will walk to the...
Cobb and Wright of Colliers broker $1.575 million sale of 128 Hammond St.
Bangor, ME Colliers negotiated the sale of 128 Hammond St. for $1.575 million according to the Penobscot Registry of Deeds. Mike Cobb and Blake Wright, of Colliers in Maine, represented the seller, NMS Hammond LLC. Elly Chapman, of NextHome Experience, represented the buyer, JJ Providence RE Investment LLC. 128 Hammond...
Marinko and Stevens of The Boulos Co. lease 3,200 s/f office to MANP
Portland, ME Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) found a new home at 30 Danforth St. Since 1994, MANP’s mission has been to enrich the quality of personal and community life in Maine. The Boulos Company’s Samantha Marinko and Nate Stevens represented MANP in the transaction. The group was...
Stebbins of Boulos Co. and Pierce and Black of JLL sell 93,500 s/f industrial building
Lewiston, ME Polymer Laboratories and Solutions, LLC sold 765 Webster St. for $6.1 million. The property, comprised of a 93,500 s/f industrial building on 8.3 acres, is a manufacturing asset and was purchased by Lewiston Holdings 765 Webster, LLC for investment purposes. Poly Labs plans to lease back the property...
St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival Still Sweet in 70th Year
Away from the bustle of Wiscasset’s Main Street, tourists and locals alike braved the threat of rain to celebrate the 70th annual Strawberry Festival, held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 29. “It is a family-friendly opportunity, a throwback to simpler times, for festival-goers to mingle...
Old Fort Western celebrates Independence Day with tours and a barbecue
AUGUSTA (WGME) - Old Fort Western in Augusta celebrated Independence Day by giving tours of the National Landmark and hosting a barbecue by the picnic tables outside the fort. CBS13 got a private tour from Greg Edwards of Bowdoin, which included the supply house and a dining room where at different times in our colonial past Paul Revere, Aaron Burr, and Benedict Arnold stopped to eat.
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter in Cherryfield Celebrates Grand Opening – July 6th
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter located at 60 Barber Lane in Cherryfield is celebrating their Grand Opening with a Open House on Saturday, July 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be staff-led tours of the new facility. You'll be able to dunk the Director. Danielle Bauer, in the dunk tank! There will be a barbecue from Noon to 2 and fun activities.
Speedway 95 – July 3rd [RESULTS]
Here are the results from Speedway 95 on Wednesday, July 3rd. Stars of Tomorrow took the track for their feature race with Austin Beale leading them out of the pit to start the event,. Austin led all 20 laps of the Stars of Tomorrow feature and did not look back. Austin Beale had a best lap time of 18.625 seconds per lap, with an average speed of 47 MPH. Carson Bellows was able to move up from his starting position of 5th to try to catch Beale but wasn't able. Carson Bellows had a best lap of 18.910 seconds for the 1/3-mile oval, with an average lap speed of 46 mph. Carson Bellows finished 9.5 seconds behind Beale. Waylon Giguere rounded out the Top 3 for the Stars of Tomorrow having started in the 2nd position. Giguere had a best lap time of 19.272 seconds and an average speed of 45 mph.
Racing remains at forefront for Windham’s Derek Kneeland
For Windham auto racer Derek Kneeland, the only way to define your limits is by going beyond them. Kneeland, 38, continues to be a busy man in auto racing this year, trying to find time to race his own car at local tracks, driving part-time for Mike Bryant Racing in super late model select events, and serving as a spotter for Kyle Busch, Austin Hill xfinity, Nick Sanchez trucks in NASCAR events.
Doiron scores $40,000 bounty in inaugural PASS Celebration of America 300
Over the offseason, Joey Doiron told car owner Peter Petit that he wanted to win at least one of the Northeast’s marquee Super Late Model shows. So far, he’s two for two. Doiron played pit strategy to perfection and survived a late bump from Derek Griffith to claim victory in the inaugural All That’s Metal Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway, the seventh race of the Pro All Stars Series North schedule.
Portland dazzles with festive Fourth of July celebrations on Eastern Prom
PORTLAND (WGME) - Lots of people were celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday in Vacationland!. There were parades and events across the state and of course lots of fireworks. And hundreds of people marked the holiday in Portland. “We used to do festivals like this when I was growing...
Bath marks 50th Heritage Days with parade, carnival, and waterfront music
BATH (WGME) - A milestone celebration is going on in Bath on this 4th of July, the 50th anniversary of Bath Heritage Days. The entire city was buzzing with activity today from a parade to an all-day carnival and strawberry shortcake social in the park. Thousands of people turned out...
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