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This Week in Lincolnville: Town Meeting
The New England Town Meeting. In my opinion, one of the purest forms of direct democracy, where the citizens vote themselves, not their elected representatives. The history dates back to Colonial times, when the Puritans decided to run their small communities the way parish churches were back in England, with a gathering of the people (land-owning men) to determine the direction of their community. This became the practice across New England,and continuing to survive to this day in small towns across the region.
International competition with Maine roots to be held in Belfast for the first time
BELFAST -- It was nearly 30 years ago when the Atlantic Challenge International Contest of Seamanship first set sail with only the United States and France competing to see who had the best skills. Since then the bi-annual event has grown to 80 boats and 16 nations, and coming this...
Erskine Academy high school seniors give back by beautifying trail
SOUTH CHINA, Maine (WABI) - High school students in South China had a busy day learning the value of making community connections and giving back. We were there as Erskine Academy seniors took part in the United Way of Kennebec Valley’s Day of Caring.
Two hospitalized following crash in China
CHINA, Maine (WABI) - Two people were injured after a head-on crash in China Monday afternoon. Multiple departments responded to Vassalboro Road just after 4 p.m. One driver had to be freed from their vehicle and was later flown to a hospital. The driver of the other car was also...
Colby’s season ends in NCAA baseball regionals
CORTLAND, N.Y. (WABI) - The Washington & Jefferson Presidents eliminated the Colby Mules with a 7-0 in the Cortland regional of the NCAA Tournament. Scout Zaas pulled the Presidents in front with an RBI double in the first inning. Washington & Jefferson rallied again in the fourth. Brian Feldman hit...
No one hurt in large warehouse fire in central Maine
WINSLOW, Maine — No one was injured after a fire broke out inside a large warehouse at an industrial complex on the riverfront in Winslow. Crews from multiple towns responded around 10 a.m. after recycled fiber bails that caught on fire were reported at the complex where Marden's Surplus & Salvage warehouse is. It's still not clear who owns or operates the building where the fire started.
Colleges, businesses head to South China high school for career fair
SOUTH CHINA, Maine (WABI) -South China high school students got a chance to consider the possibilities of their next chapters today. Today, Erskine Academy hosted its second annual career fair for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Guidance Counselor Marc Cote helped organize the fair. He says students were able to visit...
The shipyard woven into its city: 'there's always something going on in Belfast'
BELFAST -- Established in 2011, the Front Street Shipyard is woven into the fabric of Belfast in more ways than one. "We work on a lot of pleasure boats as you'll see around the yard, but we also work on some commercial boats, you'll also see the Bar Harbor whale watchers boats here, you'll see the Bowdoin from Maine Maritime, the Clark, which is a local schooner, and the Rockland fuel boat for example are all in the yard right now for various bits of work to be done," said Front Street Shipyard President J.B. Turner. "Everything that needs to be done in a boat yard we try to keep it right in-house."
Unity-based Heavy Element develops sports video game
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - A Unity-based business has built a new PC video game that combines pong and foosball. Heavy Element’s Dudelings Arcade Sportsball offers a fun, two-player experience with a new spin on the two games. It’s available for $4.99 on Steam and Itch.io. “Originally, Dudelings was...
Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours: A haunted exploration adventure
Ghost hunting in Waldo County. In this segment, learn how you can become a part of paranormal investigations at Fort Knox in Prospect. A group called 207 Paranormal and Fort Knox are teaming to bring Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours. This Saturday night, you can help the ghost hunters...
Gavin Ripley Game Report: vs Waterville
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday Gavin Ripley stepped things up a notch to give Oceanside the 'W'. Ripley made a splash, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. It looks like he has Waterville's number considering he had a big game the last time he faced them, too. Ripley...
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