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Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
Westbrook clears way for new Asian-American community center, temple
WESTBROOK, Maine — Plans for a new Asian-American community center and Cambodian temple were officially approved by the city of Westbrook this week. The nonprofit Khmer Maine and the Watt Samaki Temple in Buxton are partnering to build a community center, a traditional Buddhist temple, and a worship hall on about 30 acres off Cumberland Street near Willoughby Farm Road.
From grand launch to quick capsize off Cape Henlopen: Disastrous voyage of F. D. Hodgkins
“Successfully launched today from the yard of J, M. Grant, in Ellsworth,” the Portland [Maine] Daily Press announced on Nov. 17, 1883, the schooner F. D. Hodgkins. As with many ship launches, dignitaries were invited to ride aboard the vessel as it splashed into the water. In this case, one of Maine’s United States senators, Eugene Hale, and his family enjoyed the short ride as the schooner was launched. Maiden voyage to Haiti, passing by the Delaware...
This Epic Laser Light Show Returns to Clinton, Maine, This August
Even though they have been around for years, drive-in laser light shows really gained popularity during the pandemic. These visually breathtaking entertainment events allowed us to get together while still social distancing. These shows feature elaborate laser demonstrations running in sync with an epic soundtrack. Not only do the lasers...
Nevada Hotel’s Lulu’s tiki bar at York Beach now open to public: 'I’m definitely excited'
YORK, Maine — Long Sands Beach’s newest tiki bar is open to the public after a holdup this summer in the restaurant’s approval process. Lulu’s has been serving guests of the Nevada Hotel since its historic reopening this summer by Joe Lipton, who completely refurbished the establishment and added a third floor. Initially, town officials required the restaurant to remain exclusive to hotel guests until a change of use was approved. ...
Bangor Public Works falls behind on road painting
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Public Works is running behind on their pavement painting. As paint needs to be reapplied after every winter, Public Works has been working during the dry times. The project was divided between two contractors. One was responsible for line work, covering road lines and and...
Jurassic Quest begins Friday in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jurassic Quest is North America’s biggest dinosaur event and it is now in Bangor. The event is taking place at the Cross Insurance Center from Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Firefighters taking part in Penobscot County Fire Academy
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Firefighters from several different departments are getting hands-on training at the Penobscot County Fire Academy. “We have a lot of people out here that are on career departments. We also have a lot of people that are on some smaller volunteer departments, or even kind of like paid on call. So to see the younger guys coming out here and just kind of soaking it all up, different career paths or opportunities that they may want to pursue one day,” said Tyler Bean, the class president.
Bangor public bathrooms to be returned
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The public bathrooms recently installed in Bangor parks will have to be returned. The restrooms are at Broad Street, Cascade Park, Abbott Square, and Coe Park. Bangor Parks and Recreation has received comments and concerns from staff and residents. Parks and Rec conducted an inspection of...
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