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Videos show possible waterspout over Sebago Lake
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Massabesic High School student has died, according to RSU 57 superintendent
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Third arrest made in Cushing death investigation
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NEW AUDIO: Listen to the mayday call from the U.S. Coast Guard after a whale capsized a boat in Portsmouth Harbor. Thankfully there were no injuries reported.📸 Courtesy: Colin YagerRead the full story at the link in our bio
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Kevin Kiley and Friends Aug. 3 at the Opera House
For decades pianist Kevin Kiley has entertained residents and visitors to the Boothbay region and for more than 30 years he has served as many-nights-a-week entertainment at the Boothbay Harbor Inn. On Saturday, Aug. 3, Kiley will settle into the piano on the historic Opera House’s main stage along with a troupe of vocalists.
New Store Brings Community of Tabletop Gaming to Damariscotta
For Forrest Meader, of Newcastle, creating a space to cultivate the tabletop gaming community in Lincoln County has always been a goal. On Saturday, July 20 when he opened the doors to his new tabletop game store Mythical Market, at 464 Main St. in Damariscotta his dream came true. “It’s...
36ers play in state American Legion tournament July 27
The Boothbay 36ers will play Quirk Motor City Riverdogs July 27 in Bangor in the 2024 Maine State American Legion baseball tournament. The 36ers (6-9) and Riverdogs (5-8) play at 4:30 p.m. at Mansfield Stadium in the eight-team tournament. The winner plays at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The loser plays at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Shop for Hope Raises Over $60,000 for Domestic Abuse Work
New Hope Midcoast’s recent clothing and accessory sale was well-received by local community members and tourists alike. The July 11-13 sale featured new and gently used items from local boutiques and individual donors. VIP Night brough in 170+ people who enjoyed wine, hors d’oeuvres and first selection of items. This community favorite supports New Hope’s comprehensive work with individuals affected by domestic abuse of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic status. Staff trained specifically in advocacy related to domestic abuse provide resources and support as they seek to empower victims regardless of where they are along their journey toward freedom and self-sufficiency.
A room with a view to community service
Community. Devotion. Philanthropy. These are just three of the words used to describe the late Eliot Winslow during the Winslow Community Room Dedication on Friday, July 12 at the Boothbay Region YMCA. Winslow was well known in the community as a great story-teller with a big sense of philanthropy. He...
Google Street View Documents 13 Years of Gas Price Changes in Maine
I use Google Maps and its companion Google Street View every day in one way or another. It's amazing how far technology has come a long way since we had a folded map in the glove compartment that we used to navigate, or even the Grand Daddy of Maine maps, The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer.
Maine’s Korean War Veteran Recognition Day
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Saturday, will mark 71 years since the Korean Armistice Agreement, ending the Korean War. Friday afternoon, the State House hosted Korean War Veterans Recognition Day. Partnering up to make this happen was the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans....
For Mainers with ADHD, getting medication is a full-time job
Jeremiah is in his early 20s and works for a beverage distributor in Bangor, Maine. He began taking medication to treat his ADHD after college and is now prescribed Adderall. “I take it every morning, usually around like seven or eight [a.m.]," he said. "But then on weekends when I wake up at nine, it can be a little later.”
Maine & Rhode Island Artists Receive 2024 Rebecca Blunk Fund Awards
(Boston, MA) The New England Foundation for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2024 awardees of the Rebecca Blunk Fund: Shey Rivera Rios of Providence, RI, and Sarah Sockbeson of Kingfield, ME. Each recipient receives $5,000 in unrestricted funding. In 2014, NEFA established The Rebecca Blunk Fund in memory...
Maine will recieve $4.3M in USDA grants, to help fund farms and small businesses
BRUNSWICK, Maine — To safeguard Maine's iconic produce and its dedicated farmers; federal and state partners are making major investments in 42 farms and small businesses across the state. At a press conference in Brunswick on Friday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $4.3 million in...
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Pleasant and comfortable conditions ahead
PORTLAND, Maine — It is a beautiful Friday across Maine. Today, we'll have highs in the 80s for most of the state, with dry conditions and low humidity. Conditions are great for a beach day. This evening, we will be mostly clear, with temperatures in the upper 50s and reaching the 60s closer to the coast.
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