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Bangor Police Say 10+ More Arrested in the Camp Hope Raid
Bangor Police have released new details about a raid on the Camp Hope Encampment and reveal more arrests. Police Took Precautions After Learning Firearms Were Allegedly Traded for Drugs. An investigation into the sale of narcotics out of a Cleveland Avenue campsite sent the police into the city's largest homeless...
20 Country Songs You Won’t Believe Turn 20 in 2024
The most amazing thing about this list of country songs turning 20 in 2024 is that you can still hear all 20 on the radio today!. Hits for Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban dominate, but you'll also find John Michael Montgomery's final hit, Gretchen Wilson's first and a superstar collaboration that's sad these days, as two-fifths of the artists involved have died in the last 12 months.
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
A Man’s Body Has Been Recovered From Maine’s Casco Bay
The Maine Marine Patrol has recovered a body from the waters of Casco Bay. A recreational fisherman notified authorities when they discovered the body. Maine Marine Patrol was notified by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and the remains were recovered from Casco Bay at approximately 10:30 Friday morning. Where Was...
Once a Maine Favorite, the Last York Steak House is Gone
If you ask people who lived through the 1970s and '80s in Maine what their favorite restaurant was at that time, you'd get a bunch of the same responses. Hands down, without question, York Steak House. Unbeknownst to many, York Steak House wasn't a local restaurant named after the town...
Dasha Shocked Us With the Real Story of ‘Austin’ Lyrics [Interview]
Where is the guy who inspired Dasha's "Austin" lyrics now? The singer knows, and she's willing to share details. "Austin" is Top 20 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart. Find it on her new What Happens Now album. A viral line dance emphasized the power of her uptempo breakup song. Her...
Have You Seen the Wall of Birdhouses in Moscow, Maine?
This wall of birdhouses in Moscow, Maine, is completely eye-catching!. While driving through Maine to the Forks, you pass through Moscow, Maine, along Route 201 (Old Canada Road). There's plenty to gawk at, from the Kennebec River to the mountains in the background and the wildlife you may encounter. But then, a wooden wall pops up out of nowhere, adorned with birdhouses!
These Country Stars Have Lowered the Prices on Their Stunning Homes — See Inside! [Pictures]
We all know that country stars have the money to live large, and some of them do exactly that, in massive and expensive homes that rival anything a Hollywood celebrity might live in. But those stunning homes come along with stunning price tags, and that doesn't always mean an easy road when it comes time to sell.
3 Arrested In Theft Of ATM Inside Of “Tubby’s Ice Cream” In Wayne
Three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of an ATM machine outside a local ice cream shop in Wayne. According to Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson, Shannon Moss, the Maine State Police were notified of the theft earlier this week, when someone reported that the ATM machine that usually sits inside "Tubby's Ice Cream Shop" on Main St. in Wayne, was no longer where it should be.
Slow Your Roll, Spirit Halloween: We’re Not Done With Summer Just Yet!
We're not even into August yet, and already most stores have been stocking their shelves with anxiety-inducing "Back to School" supply displays. Some places are even busting out the fall decorations already!. If you've been out by the Bangor Mall recently, you may have even seen this tell-tale sign that...
Third Arrest Made In Connection To A Death In Cushing Earlier This Month
A total of three people, so far, have been arrested in connection with the death of a man from Waldoboro earlier in the month. Last week, the State's Chief Medical Officer identified the victim as 45-year-old Kyle MacDougall of Waldoboro. First arrested was 41-year-old Mark Gagne, after authorities processed the...
5 Interesting Facts About Maine That Even People Born Here Probably Didn’t Know
It's no surprise that living in Maine is literally the best thing ever. I mean, aside from our brutal winters, all the tourists and the fact it takes 3 hours to get anywhere. Honestly, other than those few things, Maine is the dopest. But, even as lifelong and native-born Mainers,...
Are Maine’s Famous Red Snapper Hot Dogs Based on a British Sausage?
In my lifetime, I've probably eaten my weight in red snappers. It's funny, when I was young, I thought all the other hot dogs were the weird ones. I thought brown hot dogs were so strange. To the point where I didn't even want to eat them. But you know, age and maturity bring wisdom when it comes to food colors, haha.
Bangor Police Arrest a Woman in a Stolen Dump Truck from Vermont
A woman who allegedly stole a dump truck in Vermont and drove it to Maine was intercepted by Bangor Police. The Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Taking the Truck. Alicia Ailing, 40, faces charges in Vermont, including aggravated operation without the owner's consent and grand larceny. Where Was the...
This App Could Save Off-the-Grid Maine Hikers
I recently read a story about two hikers exploring the stunning Swiss Alps when one of them, Sarah, fell off the edge of the mountain and plummeted 60 feet. She survived the fall, but was stuck. How would they be rescued?. Her nephew, Ed, remembered that he had downloaded the...
Maine & N.H. Are The Only States That Don’t Have This Restaurant
There are more than enough fast food chains that exist throughout the United States, but for some odd reason, one in particular has zero locations in Maine and New Hampshire. On any random night watching television, you can get bombarded with ads from Sonic. Nothing unusual there, but sometimes I have to admit, the food they are peddling looks pretty damn good,
Look at One of the Most Stunning and Unique Moths in New England
I really do love nature-y things. While I don't spend as much time in the woods as a lot of people, mostly due to allergies and an old leg injury that makes it no fun to walk long distances... I really enjoy the fact that the internet can occasionally not be a total dumpster fire, and that you can legit find cool things about where you live, that may have never known.
Another FREE Movie Night Is Coming To Maine Savings Amphitheater
A FREE movie outdoors? Not a bad way to kick off an August weekend!. This summer, it is rare to have a non-concert night on the Bangor Waterfront, especially on a Friday, so get the family together on August 8th, because Bangor Parks and Recreation are teaming up with the Maine Savings Amphitheater, to host a FREE screening of the smash Disney hit "Encanto"
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
Death is in the air, and people can't stop talking about it. The corpse flower is getting increased attention thanks to the rare plant currently blooming in multiple places around the U.S. How Rare If The Corpse Flower?. If you've never heard of a corpse flower, you're likely not alone....
Jason Aldean’s Unpopular Opinion on Social Media: ‘Get Rid of It, It Drives Me Crazy’
Jason Aldean has seen his share of controversy over the years. As an artist who isn't afraid to share his opinion on hot-button issues, sparks fly sometimes — more than once over social media. But if it were up to him, he'd get rid of social media entirely. "Get...
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