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Hiker In Maine’s Acadia National Park Was Rescued by Helicopter
A 58-year-old hiker had to be rescued by helicopter from Acadia's Beehive Trail. The Hiker Experienced a Medical Event on Maine's Beehive Trail. Acadia National Park Rangers were called to the Beehive Trail at around 8:00 Wednesday morning for a report of a 58-year-old hiker experiencing a medical event. MDI Search and Rescue worked with Park Rangers to assemble a rescue team of 16 people who staged at the trailhead along the Park Loop Road.
Maine Police Seize Illegal Guns And Drugs From A Felon’s Home
A search of a property in Brownfield turned up multiple illegal firearms and over three pounds of illicit drugs. Maine Police Say the Suspect in a Brownfield Raid is a Convicted Felon. Joey St. Hilaire, 52, of Brownfield was arrested after police searched his home. He's charged with trafficking in...
Mainers on Reddit Swear These Are the Worst Places to Drive
Things that Only Exist in Maine that You Thought were Everywhere. Did you ever think something was "national", only to find out no one knows what you're talking about?. If Maine were Split into Two States, Where would You Put the Border?. This won't cause any debate at all...
Do You Remember The TV Game Show ‘So You Think You Know Maine?’
If you were in Maine during the 70s and 80s, you may remember a locally produced game show on Maine's PBS station WCBB, channel 10. If you were a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s, you'll remember that as the station that had Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers Neighboorhood, and The Electric Company.
Accident Scatters Booze All Over One Piscataquis County Road
Misjudging a soft shoulder in the early morning hours of Thursday created quite a mess that shut down part of Route 15 and Rockwood Rd. in Piscataquis County. According to Piscataquis County Sheriff's Deputy Investigator, Kyle Wilson, the incident started at about 5:30 AM when a Pine State Beverage delivery truck filled with alcohol ran into some trouble on the roadway.
Maine Campground Named One of the Best in America
Our Pine Tree State is filled with fantastic campgrounds and camping spots, but this one in particular, is getting national attention!. As the unofficial camping season winds down, it's a good time to appreciate all the outdoor fun we’ve had. While some people do camp in the winter, most of Maine's top campgrounds are open only in the spring, summer, and fall. So, if you haven’t made your camping plans yet, now’s the time!
America’s Worst Chocolate Brand is Sold Right Here in Maine
I know my wife certainly is. I enjoy a good bit of chocolate now and then, but more often than not, I could take or leave sweets. Other than donuts. I'm perilously helpless when it comes to a good donut. But there are plenty of folks out there who are all but dependent on a good chocolate.
Camper Stolen from Lee Found During a Separate Sheriff’s Call
Penobscot County Deputies found a stolen camper in another town while on a separate call. Officials Say a Man's Arrest Was Not Connected to the Stolen Camper. Scott Stanley, 46 of Hudson was taken into custody on outstanding warrants during a search. His arrest was unrelated to the theft of the camper.
Celebrate ‘Maine Lobster Week’ Starting This Sunday
Eat More Lobster! Support Maine's lobster industry!. Summer is almost in the books, but that doesn’t mean you can't still enjoy fresh Maine lobster. Maine Lobster Week is almost here, it runs from September 22nd-September 29th, and includes National Lobster Day on September 25th. A huge number of restaurants...
The Saddest Country Songs of the 1970s
Heartbreak was already a big country music trend by the time the 1970s rolled around: Check out this gallery of great '60s sad songs for proof. But with a new decade came along a whole new crop of storytellers and an ever-diversifying roster of subject matter. Most artists still chose...
3 Different Animals In Greater Bangor Area Test Positive For EEE & West Nile Virus
Bangor City Hall issued a statement this week, asking residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites as 2 local animals recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and 1 tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to their website, while these diseases are usually rare, they can present many health...
That’s Not a Cigarette on Brantley Gilbert’s New Album Cover … [Exclusive]
Brantley Gilbert just released his seventh studio album, Tattoos, on Sept. 13. The project is a tribute to where he has been and where he is currently in his life, and he co-wrote every track. So, Tattoos is very much his truth — Gilbert is covered in ink — and...
There Have Been Nearly 50 Seasons of ‘Survivor,’ and 6 Winners Are from New England
It's still hard to believe that "Survivor" has been on since 2000, marking nearly 25 years and almost 50 seasons. What an incredible feat. Countless twists and turns, blindsides, emotional moments, and glorious victories have come from the over 700 people who have played the reality competition game. Over the...
Still Time to Catch a Red Sox Game from Maine
3.5 hours to Boston from Bangor. 3.2 if you don't stop. 15 minutes to find parking at Fenway. Let's call it an even 4 hours from central Maine to a parking spot outside the park in Boston. Season is almost over. Let's do this. How Many Games Are Left to...
Here’s Why You May Be Seeing More Skunks Than Usual in Maine
It's entirely possible that you've noticed or smelled a few more skunks hanging around Maine than normal. You're not imagining that. There are more skunks this year hanging around neighborhoods throughout the state. There's also been a lot more skunks that have met their unfortunate demise as roadkill on Maine roads.
Cody Johnson’s Carrie Underwood Duet Is Finally Coming! [Listen]
Cody Johnson's much-anticipated duet with Carrie Underwood is a love song called "I'm Gonna Love You," and it's coming this month. The "Dirt Cheap" singer shared the news on social media alongside photos of what looks like a music video shoot. "I'm Gonna Love You" is unreleased, but Johnson had previously said it'd be part of the follow-up to the Leather album.
Why TGI Fridays Are Closing and What it Means For the Chain’s Future
TGI Fridays has already closed a handful of stores this year, with several more currently up for sale. Here is what that means for the restaurant chain and what will likely happen next. TGI Fridays Closes Locations During Rough Year For Chain Restaurants. We could use up nearly all of...
Kelsea Ballerini Lands Role in New ABC Drama, ‘Doctor Odyssey’ [Watch]
Kelsea Ballerini is one of two country stars spotted in the trailer for a new ABC drama called Doctor Odyssey. It's a show that explores how doctors and nurses aboard a cruise ship navigate their jobs and personal lives. Ballerini appears in the very first few seconds of the just-released trailer.
A Maine Love Story That Will Make You Smile
If you are looking for a break from the horrors of the news and politics, you clicked on the right spot, for this, is a love story. This love story begins on September 18th, 1984, in a nursery at EMMC, which today is known as Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Two newborns, a boy, Tony and a girl, Kim, shared the same nursery after being born.
This Restaurant Was Named the ‘Most Expensive’ in Maine
Our Pine Tree State is filled with plenty of great places to eat, but one spot stands out for being especially pricey. It’s not just because of inflation—everything in 2024 costs more—but this place is still shockingly expensive. Even with the high prices we're used to, this restaurant takes it to another level. Bottom line: if you're dining here, expect to pay significantly more than at other places.
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