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National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Does Your Maine Dog Have These Spots? Don’t Panic!
According to the Veterinary Clinic in Brunswick, they've been getting a lot of calls about these spots that look like awful tick bites! They are not... With Memorial Day weekend upon us, I think of two things. One is that you never know what you'll get from the weather. You could be looking at the most beautiful weekend ever, or (most likely) there will be at least a day of rain. The second thing that Memorial Day weekend means is the start of the unrelenting blackfly season! Black flies are the absolute worst! They literally will change your plans! Or you could always try to win the war. Good luck with that.
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra Set To Take Us To A Galaxy Far Far Away…
Music makes most things better, in my experience, especially when it comes to films. The right score can take an ordinary movie and launch it out of this world. Take composer John Williams, for instance. He has created music for some of the most iconic movies in the world, and in doing so, helped burn them into the consciousness of anyone who's ever seen them.
‘Slightly Stoopid’ Move Lands Massachusetts Man In Bangor Jail
Too much heat mixed with too many spirits and not enough common sense landed a man from Braintree, Mass., in a Bangor jail over the weekend. Kevin Reid, 30, had been attending the "Slightly Stoopid" concert at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor Saturday evening, police said. Coming off a...
What To Look For With These Heat-Related Illnesses
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting that with the heat index in play this week, the high temperatures in the Greater Bangor area could reach into the mid-90s. Add to that the already humid conditions we've been experiencing this week, and you have the recipe for potentially hazardous...
People Living in These 16 Maine Towns Have the Highest Monthly Bills in the State
They are unavoidable. Every month they are due and it seems they just keep getting more and more expensive. They're the bills we get every month, just to keep the lights on the heat going, the roof over our heads, our vehicles running, and the insurance coverage we need to protect everything we own and ourselves.
Dangerous Situation In Milford with an Armed Man, Kids, and Bombs
An alleged domestic situation in Milford ended in the arrest of one man, and the rescuing of three kids locked in a home that also contained explosives. When Police Responded to a Report of An Assault, They Found a Man With a Knife. William Abernathy, 46, of Milford is facing...
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
Has the Iconic Big G’s in Winslow, Maine, Really Closed Permanently?
For nearly four decades, people in Central Maine have known that Big G's Delis in Winslow was the place to go for a great sandwich. Actually, Big G's not only served some of the best sandwiches in all of Maine, but also the biggest. These culinary delights were large enough to feed the average adult male for two meals.
App Exclusive: Win Tickets to Hozier’s Sold-out Bangor Show
When Hozier announced he was coming to the Bangor waterfront on July 24, we knew it would sell out. We were right!. But that doesn't mean you can't get into the show. We're giving away our last pairs of tickets to a few lucky listeners. Here's what to do. Enter...
A Final Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For September
This event has been such a huge success, that two more have been added!. The Bangor Waterfront Night Market, has been the hit of the summer, resembling a concert night, with the sheer volume of folks strolling the waterfront, but if you happened to miss it, you're in luck, because a couple more on the way.
Trump Rally Shooter Was in This 2022 Commercial
The Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was once in a 2022 BlackRock commercial. According to the New York Post, Crooks was briefly featured in an ad for the world's largest money manager along with other students and teachers at Bethel Park High School. The company has since pulled the...
Exactly How Much Cocaine and Other Grossness Is on our Money?
Does 90 percent of our money have traces of cocaine on it? What about fecal matter and viruses?. Whether this is the first time you're hearing this or not, these are proven facts that are actually kind of mind-blowing (pardon the pun). We know our money is absolutely filthy and...
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Mainers
Amazon Prime Day (Days) is/are here. It is confusing. Amazon promotes Amazon Prime Day as a singular day, however it's two days - July 16th and 17th. It's as perplexing as someone being worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Nonetheless, the 48-hour sale is here. Do you need to be...
Maine Man Arrested After Allegedly Kicking a Victim in the Face
Rockland Police have arrested a suspect for an attack that involved kicking a victim in the face. The Suspect is Charged with Felony Aggravated Assault. Robert Barter, 60, of South Thomaston is charged with criminal threatening and felony aggravated assault. Officials Say the Victim Suffered Significant Injuries to Their Face.
Who Needs Shark Week When Maine Has ‘Lobsteroids’
What if gigantic lobsters took over Maine? It's not very pretty but it made a hilarious movie. Lobsteroids is a cult classic. The movie basically combined Maine lobsters, Maine Rock and Roll bands, and Maine Steroids into one silly movie mess. You see, the steroid-injected lobsters, driven by the noise and frequency of Rock and Roll, try and take over Portland. Hilarity and carnage ensue.
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Parade, Live Music, Fireworks: Bucksport Bay Festival Coming This Weekend
For more than 30 years, folks in Bucksport have been treated to a day of excitement and activity that celebrates this Hancock County Town. The "Bucksport Bay Festival" is coming up this Saturday, and it will kick off at 7 AM Saturday with a Family Fun Run/Dog Walk. Following that,...
Man Arrested For ‘Abuse Of Corpse’ In Death That Occurred In Cushing
Authorities have arrested one man in connection with a death in the Knox County town of Cushing over the weekend. Little is known at this time, even about the victim, as Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says the body has been transported to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Augusta for an autopsy. They'll be trying to determine not only who this person was, but also the manner in which they died.
The 3rd Annual Ed Sheffer Ink & Iron Fest Is Coming In September
This yearly event is in memory of Ed Sheffer, the founder of Diversified Ink, who died in a motorcycle accident on June 16, 2020. The 2024 date is set for the annual Ed Sheffer INK & IRON FEST, benefiting Maine Veterans. Ed was a great friend to not only all...
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