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Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Maine

WMTW 8 - Maine · June 19, 2025

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. It may also be referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Black Independence Day or Juneteenth National...

This Scary Looking Bug is Actually Beloved in Maine

94.9 WHOM - Maine · June 19, 2025

I love these bugs, but not when they're hanging on my house. I saw this bug and thought, "What the hell is this scary beetle?" Then I thought I saw something that made me love this bug. Lori Voornas Lori Voornas So I'm watching this beetle-looking...

New Balance dubs NBA draft ‘Flagg Day’ in social media video featuring Cooper Flagg

KION - California · June 18, 2025

By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) — Cooper Flagg is just over a week away from hearing his name called in the 2025 NBA draft, a moment that has been nearly two years in the making. Flagg, a native of Newport,...

Leave Your Cash at Home: These New England Concert and Sporting Venues Won’t Take It

101.9 The Rock - Maine · June 18, 2025

Before you head out to see your favorite band this summer, make sure you do the one thing that most of us never do before leaving the house anymore—check your wallet. Because if all you’ve got is cash, it's not going to do much for you at some of...

Arrest Made in Death of Central Maine Child

92 Moose - Maine · June 18, 2025

In May, we told you how a 4-year-old boy from Lewiston was killed in a shooting incident. Today, we got word that an arrest has been made in the case. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, first...

The rise of Ms Rachel: From preschool music teacher to YouTube sensation in the space of six years

Nine · June 19, 2025

If you have a toddler or small child at home, chances are you are familiar with the name Ms Rachel. For the uninitiated, Ms Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, is a US-born YouTube star who turned her son's early childhood speech delay into...

Morrisey: SCOTUS ruling on gender-affirming care good sign for transgender sports ban appeal

Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia ·

Gov. Patrick Morrisey holds up a signed copy of Senate Bill 456, the Riley Gaines Act, which defines “male” and “female” in state code and protects single-sex spaces. The bill was signed in a March ceremony. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — A U.S....

Road Trip Ready? Maine’s Largest Food Truck Park Is Calling!

I-95 - Maine · June 18, 2025

A food truck lovers dream exists in the State of Maine, that would make for the perfect summer road trip! I can't lie, I have a fairly huge obsession with food trucks. I really get obsessed when there are multiple trucks in one space at the same...

11 Things You Shouldn’t Leave A Maine Fair Without Doing (or Eating)

Big Country 96.9 - Maine · June 18, 2025

Summertime in Maine gives you so many options of fun things to do throughout the state, that it can be tough to choose, but the crown jewel of the warmer months, are the many fairs that bring good times to everyone in the 207. The 2025 Maine fair...

Virtual 'Maine Lobster Museum' shares a taste of the crustacean with the world

News Center Maine · June 18, 2025

The Maine Lobster Museum is the first virtual museum to be dedicated to the crustacean. MAINE, USA — When most people think of a museum, they picture a physical building filled with artifacts. But a new digital experience is flipping that notion...

25 Maine Restaurants Locals Recommend for Summer Dining

102.9 WBLM - Maine · June 18, 2025

Tis the season for better weather and enjoying all that Maine has to offer. Of course, this includes the state's pristine environment. There's nothing quite like camping, hiking, sightseeing, boating, and swimming in Maine. But let’s not forget...

Murrysville area: Alzheimer's fundraiser, farmers' market, live music and more

Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania · June 18, 2025

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Ginny’s Carniv-Alz The Alzheimer’s Association will host an afternoon carnival June 29 in Murrysville as part of its “The Longest Day” initiative. “The Longest Day” is a campaign the...

Mx. Juneteenth 2025: Rock Hall hosts Black queer celebration with music and a message

Cleveland.com - Ohio · June 18, 2025

A drag performer gives the audience a show at the 2024 Mx. Juneteenth celebration at the Rock Hall. The 2025 Mx. Juneteenth happens Saturday, June 21.Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will...

20 Blueberry Nail Art Ideas That'll Make You Feel Like You’re Summering in Maine

Byrdie ·

We've witnessed the rise of various fruit nail trends, from watermelon to strawberry to lemon, and now, it's time to embrace the irresistible charm of blueberry nails. Blueberries aren't just for smoothies and picnic spreads—they're also a...

Fidium by Consolidated Expands Fiber Network in Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Telecompetitor · June 17, 2025

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — June 17, 2025 — Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service in Old Orchard Beach, bringing its future-proof fiber network to more than 7,800...

Do You Remember the “Alive at 5″ Concert Series in Portland, Maine?

94.9 WHOM - Maine · June 17, 2025

If you lived or worked in Portland anytime between 2003 and 2014, chances are you either stumbled into—or purposefully planned your Thursday around—the Alive at Five concert series. Every summer, Downtown Portland's Monument Square would morph...

35th Annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl features digital tickets, football festival, and record fundraising goal

News Center Maine · June 17, 2025

The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic in Lewiston celebrates its 35th year with digital tickets and aims to raise $300,000 for Shriners Children's. LEWISTON, Maine — The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic is celebrating its 35th anniversary with...

On the road with Maine band Rigometrics

News Center Maine · June 17, 2025

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — In a time when millions of music acts are at one's fingertips - 12,000,000 artists had uploaded music to Spotify alone as of 2024, according to the company - a sound still sometimes catches one's ear that they haven't heard...

New Balance dubs NBA draft 'Flagg Day' in social media video featuring Maine native

WMTW 8 - Maine · June 17, 2025

To be honest, I think my message, um, and kind of what I stand for and where I've come from kind of be *** good message for for anybody out there, um, just proving that it doesn't matter where you're from or um what you're supposed to be like I...

National Democratic groups line up to oppose Maine voter ID referendum

Bangor Daily News - Maine · June 17, 2025

National groups aligned with Democrats are gearing up to oppose a referendum that would require a photo ID to vote in Maine along with a host of other election changes. Three organizations responsible for electing Democratic governors, U.S....