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Registration open for Pemaquid Beach Triathlon in August
Bristol Parks and Recreation is once again partnering with Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust to host the scenic Pemaquid Beach Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 25. The Triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation, and the proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. The event is sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank, Central Lincoln County YMCA, and Side Country Sports.
Trevett Column: Gathering May 15, island clean-up and more
May 15 will be our next gathering at the BICA hall. Our hosts, Joanne and Wendy would like you to bring either a main or side dish or a dessert to share. Don’t forget your beverage of choice. As always, water and coffee will be provided. You may contact Evelyn (380-6977 or evelynshahan@gmail.com) with any questions. See you at 5:30.
Red's Eats opens for season in Wiscasset
WISCASSET (WGME) -- An iconic Maine seafood shack is now open for the season. Wednesday was opening day for Red's Eats in Wiscasset. The weather didn't keep customers from stopping by. Boston.com, a website owned by the Boston Globe, named Red's Eats as the best lobster roll in New England...
WMHS studies the Virginia in Wiscasset Harbor
Wiscasset Middle High School history students researched the Virginia at Wiscasset Harbor April 22. The Virginia this one commemorates was built in 1608 at Popham Colony. Ruth Burchstead, an AP American history student, said, “I enjoyed learning about the historical context of the Virginia ship. The Virginia was built as an exploration ship that would travel the coast of Maine to catch mainly cod to bring back to England along with lumber and fur. But instead of being an exploration ship, the Popham Colony used it to get back to England.”
West Harbor Pond siphon working again after January storms
In mid-January, shortly after the destructive storm of Jan. 13, drivers and walkers who regularly cross the West Harbor Pond causeway noticed that something had changed. The distinctive halo in the harbor, which marks the upwelling of water discharged from the West Harbor Pond siphon, and which is visible in all but the windiest conditions, had disappeared, clear evidence that the siphon was no longer operating.
I-Team looks at history of traffic issues and crashes on stretch of I-95
(WFSB) - As work begins to demolish the bridge and get the highway back open, the I-Team is looking into the bigger picture of issues on this busy stretch of road. Local traffic experts say the stretch of I-95 from Greenwich to Westport is one of the most “traveled” sections of highway in our state.
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