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Road closures planned ahead of race through Old Town this weekend
A race through Old Town this weekend will cause some road closures on Saturday and Sunday. The PNC Parkway Classic is scheduled for Sunday, April 28. The city said in a release that there will also be a couple of closures on Saturday — we’re told that’s for race setup near Oronoco Bay Park.
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.
Orono defending boys, girls state track & field championships
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - What a spring in 2023 for the Orono track and field programs. Both the boys and girls teams won Class C State Championships. They will be trying to put together an impressive double repeat this season. “There’s just a spirit in Orono that you don’t see...
Cony girls lacrosse uses hot first half to defeat Bangor
BANGOR - Cony girls lacrosse defeated Bangor 9-4 on Thursday night in a Battle of the Rams. Cony's key to their win was their 5-0 lead at halftime off two goals from Maci Freeman, two from Abby Morrill, and one from Ellie Leeman. Cony, now 3-2 on the year, will...
Esteemed instructor shares passion for pickleball in Hampden
HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - April is Pickleball Month, which I took as a sign to try out the fastest-growing sport in America. But I didn’t want to take the court alone, so I asked Sierra Whaley to come with me. Sierra is a former college tennis player who wanted to see if her skills could translate to pickleball. I thought she’d be the perfect person to accompany me for this month’s Get ME Fit.
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