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WWII veteran and wife offer advice at party for their 78th anniversary, birthdays
BLUE HILL, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine couple celebrated their 100th and 97th birthdays, as well as their 78th wedding anniversary, with friends and family. World War II veteran Malcolm “Pete” Carter celebrated his 100th birthday and his wife, Wahneeta Carter, celebrated her 97th birthday Saturday in the company of friends and family at the First Baptist Church of Blue Hill, WABI reports.
Late Penobscot Ice Arena owner Bishop honored with celebration of life
BREWER - Dozens gathered at the Penobscot Ice Arena on Saturday for late owner George Bishop's Celebration of Life. Bishop, who passed away in March aged 65, purchased the arena in 2013. At the time, the building was in a state of disrepair from the locker rooms, to the ice, to the insulation. Now, it is a go-to spot for local skaters. It would not be that way had it not been for Bishop's immediate efforts to turn things around.
Waterfront property owners scramble to repair after damaging storms, fearing lobster fishing season at risk
STONINGTON, Maine — According to Gov. Janet Mills, the back-to-back storms that hit the state earlier this year left behind more than $70 million in damage to Maine's infrastructure, including the destruction of several working waterfront properties and docks, ultimately leaving the success of this year's lobster fishing season uncertain.
Third annual Jane's Walk comes to downtown Ellsworth
ELLSWORTH -- Heart of Ellsworth, GrowSmart Maine, and the Ellsworth Historical Society will host the third annual Jane’s Walk in downtown Ellsworth on May 4, 2024. According to a release from Heart of Ellsworth, the Jane's Walk festival takes place in more than 2100 cities and towns around the world, and nearly 50 walks will be happening across Maine.
After 26 years, Game Loft founders pass torch to new executive director
The Board of Directors of the Maine Youth Alliance, which oversees the programs of the Game Loft and I Know ME in Belfast and at Mt. View in Thorndike, announces the appointment of Dr. Caer Hallundbaek to the position of Executive Director. Hallundbaek brings 25 years of leadership experience to...
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 11-20. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 11. James Cook, 30, of Belfast, was issued a...
Belfast Area High School announces Quarter 3 Honor Roll for 2023-24
Belfast Area High School announces its Quarter 3 Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year. HIGH HONORS: Isis Bird, Jem Bywater, Bella Foley, Theodore Fowler, Claire Gilchrist, Maverick Harriman, Paisley Hayslip, Aidan Howard, Piper Leone, Leona Lozanova, Stella McCarthy, Zady-Katherine Paige, Sebastian Sprague, Vienna Ting, Owen Tomatly. HONORS: Kailey Armstrong,...
Story Walk installed at Belfast’s City Park
BELFAST — Join the extra fun in City Park this spring by completing the Story Walk that begins near the bridge to the playground and continues toward the ocean. Folks of all ages can enjoy the walk around the park reading and responding to the 16 stations that now feature the book How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside by Kari Percival.
Colonial Theatre to showcase locally made films
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - The Colonial Theatre in Belfast is back in action. As they continue to build upon a legacy that spans over a century they’re working to spotlight the work of local filmmakers. “There’s this gap in the film ecosystem, which is films get made and they...
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