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Camden Celebrates Updated Wastewater Treatment Facility
Camden, Maine (WABI) - As Camden is a coastal community, its wastewater treatment system is certainly crucial. On Wednesday, folks gathered to celebrate the completion of major upgrades to their wastewater treatment facilities built in the 1970s. “It was two years before the Clean Water Act that the town in...
Stream thousands of films for free with Rockport Library card
The Rockport Public Library is now offering a new benefit to library cardholders: access to the online streaming platform Kanopy. “Because of the extraordinary fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Rockport Public Library,” says Rockport Library Director Ben Blackmon, in a news release, “our cardholders are now able to watch over 30,000 critically acclaimed films, documentaries, and series for free on their smart TVs, tablets, computers or phones with the Kanopy app.”
Exhibit by digital artist Joan Proudman at Rockport library
ROCKPORT — From August 2 through 29, the Rockport Public Library’s Marine Room will be filled with whimsical and mysterious fine art prints by Joan Proudman. Proudman combines photographic imagery with digital illustration to achieve seamless compositions — with an aim to “delight and inspire.”. “My...
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught off coast of Newcastle
A catch off the coast of New Castle, New Hampshire, is 1 in 100 million, according to the Seacoast Science Center. An extremely rare cotton candy lobster was discovered by a local lobsterman. They are called cotton candy lobsters as they are blue, pink, white, purple and swirly colors. Right...
Merry Barn welcomes J. Scott Thompson to Music Series
We are excited to welcome Georgia native J Scott Thompson to the Merry Barn stage. J Scott brings his distinct, country, Americana-infused sound to Music at Merry Barn on Saturday, July 27. Thompson is an audience favorite endearing himself to crowds nationwide with his warm, easy going personality, powerful voice,...
Brunswick police shut down Harpswell Road due to crash
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Brunswick Police Department announced a road closure late Wednesday afternoon, following a crash. Police closed Harpswell Road near Bickford Avenue due to the crash and asked drivers to seek an alternate route, according to a social media post from the police department. NEWS CENTER Maine...
Page and Shetterly at Kerr+Jones Gallery
Kerr+Jones Gallery in East Boothbay is honored and excited to welcome artists and partners Gail Page and Robert Shetterly to a gallery reception on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. The gallery, now in its third season, will feature recent work from Page and Shetterly who reside in Brooksville and have been dedicated community activists and humanitarians in Maine and far beyond.
Dairy Queens Miracle Treat Day returns
MAINE (WABI) - While many people don’t hope for blizzards in July, Thursday, a certain type of blizzard is making miracles happen. Dairy Queen is celebrating its annual Miracle Treat Day. Several local Dairy Queens will donate one dollar or more from the sale of every Blizzard to Northern...
Woman killed in crash on Route 26 in Oxford
OXFORD, Maine — A woman from Norway died after a crash on Route 26 in Oxford. Police say Trudy Giroux, 65, was leaving the parking lot of the Irving gas station just before 9 a.m. to head north on Route 26 when she pulled into the path of a pickup truck headed south.
The BHS presents: Stephen King’s Carrie under the stars
People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. SEATING IS NOT PROVIDED. The movie will be shown on the grassy left side of the main cemetery entrance. Concessions will be available for purchase. No pets, no smoking, no drugs, and no alcohol permitted. Parking. Parking for the event is...
Bucksport Pool Going to the Dogs August 24
Fido will want you to circle Saturday, August 24th on the calendar! That's the day for the 3rd Annual Doggy Paddle Fundraiser. Once the Bucksport Pool closes for the season, the Bucksport Recreation/YMCA will turn the Tim Emery Pool to the dogs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's their chance to cool off, and show their best doggy paddle!
Brick Store Museum Features Local Trans Artist
(Kennebunk, ME) Cookie Davis, a beloved local artist and laborer, is featured in the Brick Store Museum‘s current exhibition, “Bold Visions: The Folk Art of Collyer Bowen and Cookie Davis.” Born Coleman Davis before her transition to Dominique London in later life – nicknamed “Cookie” by friends and neighbors – she was well-known in the Kennebunks, and particularly in Cape Porpoise.
Three people indicted on drug and weapons charges after arrest in Orono
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three people that were arrested in Orono on drug and weapons charges in May have been indicted by a Penobscot grand jury. 49-year-old Tara Culpovich of Milford is charged with unlawful trafficking and unlawful possession of drugs. 48-year old Robert Moreau is charged with unlawful trafficking...
Houlton man finishes Miracle Mile race less than a month after a heart transplant
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - While finishing any race is an accomplishment, for one gentleman finishing the annual Miracle Mile race was quite literally a miracle. Meet Sam Hiscoe, a 35-year-old who was born and raised in Houlton. In seventh grade Sam found out he had a heart condition that would progressively get worse over time. This year, Sam found out he would need a heart transplant, so he decided to document his whole journey through TikTok.
Community Little Theatre Announces Cast For THE PROM
Director Jennifer McClure Groover has announced her cast for the upcoming production of the musical "The Prom" at Community Little Theatre (CLT) in Auburn. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, "The Prom" captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever, according to a news release from Roger Philippon with CLT.
Scarborough crash involving three vehicles sends three to hospital
SCARBOROUGH — A motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles occurred on Tuesday at approximately 11:43 a.m. on 175 US RT 1, according to the Scarborough Police Department. Scarborough Public Safety Communications received the initial report and dispatched emergency personnel from Scarborough, South Portland Fire, and Portland Fire departments to...
Waters along Bar Harbor, Acadia, home to billions of microplastics
Along the shores of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula are the vast, briny waters of Frenchman Bay. With 98 square miles of water and 39 islands, the bay is vital to shorebirds, fish, lobstermen and outdoor recreationists. University of Maine researchers, however, have discovered that Frenchman Bay and its tributaries are also home to a significant amount of microplastic pollution.
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