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"Just grateful": MCI alum Burr the first Thomas College athlete to compete at NCAAs
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Thomas College freshman and Maine Central Institute alum Emma Burr is continuing to take her career to the most unlikely places. This time, Thursday and Friday's NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships. "I definitely didn't think I'd get to nationals my freshman year," Burr says....
Hermon takes down Bangor 7-0
BANGOR - Despite three scoreless innings from both sides, Hermon softball took down Bangor on Monday night 7-0, snapping a two-game losing skid. Bangor's Taylor Clark retired the first six batters she faced. The Hawks' Mikelle Verrill allowed two hits to start the game, one to Eva Coombs and one to Victoria Jarnich, but then struck out the next three hitters to end the first, and stranded a runner on second in the second.
New flagpole dedicated at Sangerville Veterans Memorial Park
SANGERVILLE — On May 18, during the park’s clean-up day, a new flagpole was dedicated once again to local veterans at Sangerville Veterans Memorial Park. Donated by Macy Gardner, a 20-year Army veteran, the pole came with a new flag and a solar light installed at the top for night time illumination. Many local volunteers were on hand to celebrate the new pole as well as pitching in with the Sangerville Rec Committee for spring cleanup.
Three illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine shut down this week
A marijuana growing operation at a home on Hinckley Road in Canaan. Three illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine have been shut down this week by local law enforcement and state and federal drug agents. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office Wednesday arrested a Canaan man after the search of a...
County dispatchers honored as Valley Grange Citizens of the Year
GUILFORD — Whenever the emergency dispatchers with the Piscataqis County Sheriff’s Office answer the phone, they never know what type of call may be coming in. The dispatchers need to be ready to handle all sorts of crises, including potential life or death situations in which they are the first contact, to be a link to coordinate and get help sent on its way and even offer life-saving advice during what could be the worst day of the caller’s life.
WATCH: Incredible Maine Video Captures Brave Pregnant Deer Chasing Away a Bobcat
In one corner, a bobcat slinking along in the woods, and in the other, a pregnant doe with an attitude. A video was recently posted to Facebook showcasing a bobcat running away from a pregnant doe in Maine, and this future mamma definitely means business. Wildly enough, it looks like...
One person injured after crash in Hermon
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Hermon Friday morning. It happened around 10a.m., on the Newburgh Road. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a dump truck went off the road, hit a tree, and rolled over. The condition of the...
Baseball Recap: Maine Central Institute triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Caleb Kennedy
Maine Central Institute never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Penquis Valley on Monday. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Penquis Valley Patriots. Caleb Kennedy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He...
Softball Game Preview: Bangor on Home-Turf
The Bangor Rams will be playing at home against the Hermon Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bangor is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home. Last Tuesday, Bangor came up short against Mt. Blue and fell 11-6. Meanwhile, Hermon faced Nokomis in a battle between two...
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