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Maine funeral home owner will surrender license as funeral home practitioner
GARDINER, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Board of Funeral Services met Tuesday to address complaints against Harold “Chip” Lamson. Lamson Funeral Home locations have been under investigation, and two, one in Lincoln and the other in Millinocket, were recently searched as part of a theft investigation. Complaints against...
Applications now open for emergency food, shelter, & utility assistance funds for Penobscot County organizations
Penobscot County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Penobscot […]
Brush fire burns on Main Street in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Maine (WABI) - A brush fire threatened buildings along Main Street in Lincoln just before two on Tuesday afternoon. The fire started as a permitted burn of a debris pile at the site of the former Haskell Lumber Sawmill. Official say flames would later spread and touch a nearby...
Hampden Academy hosts 2024 Special Olympics for Piscataquis, Penobscot, and Hancock counties
HAMPDEN -- Around 600 athletes were joined by hundreds of families, friends and volunteers who came out to cheer on competitors in the 2024 Piscataquis, Hancock and Penobscot County Special Olympics. Athletes say the events aren't about winning...instead, there's an emphasis on having fun. "I love it, I'm glad I...
Baxter State Park opening back up to vehicles May 15
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - Baxter State Park is opening back up to vehicles after a long and stormy winter. Monday morning, the park announced that gates will open on Wednesday. They say the road access will be limited to certain sections as cleaning and repairs are underway. They advise those...
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