Grammy nominated Ingrid Andress received a significant amount of criticism for her rendition of our national anthem at the MLB 2024 Home Run Derby. Many viewers propounded based on her appearance that she may have been ill or intoxicated.
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Andress later admitted to being drunk during the performance and shared in a social media post that she is admitting herself into rehab.
Ingrid Andress Social Media Post
Andress is not alone. Last year, nearly 50 million people 12 and older had a substance use disorder according to addictiongroup.org.
Alcohol use disorders were the most common, affecting 29.5 million people.
According to maine.gov, Alcohol is the most widely misused substance in Maine by youth and adults. Sadly, many have to hit their rock-bottom before they seek help, but sometimes, seeing someone else pursue help publicly, like Ingrid Andress, can inspire others to do the same.
Data has proven that Alcoholics Anonymous is an extremely effective tool to assist in treating alcoholism. Just attending a meeting can immediately offer someone support and resources. The most convenient way to find a meeting near you is to download and use the free meeting finder app on your smartphone.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
There are 818 meetings a week in just the state of Maine alone! AA books as seen above are often available for free at meetings or you can order online. If you or a loved one needs help, the Maine AA office offers a 24-hour phone service as well at 207.774.4335.
Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision. Alcohol withdrawal causes physical and emotional symptoms like shaking, sweating, headache, nausea, agitation, irritability, and anxiety. – verywellhealth.com
Detoxing from alcohol is not only extremely challenging and painful, but it can also be fatal. If you or a loved one are at a point that would need supervised treatment while detoxing, here is a link that has aggregated various rehabs and detox clinics throughout Maine. Below are other links that may be helpful. The most important message to anyone struggling is that they are far from alone and there are numerous resources available.
211 Maine – A free database that you can call, text, or visit 211.org that will connect you to resources and information. This is completely confidential.
Maine’s AA Meeting Finder – Provided early as well in this article.
CACDA – Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) is a support system for substance use prevention coalitions, offering resources, strategies, and success stories to reach every age group and culture.
More useful information is always available at maine.gov.
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After former president Donald Trump was injured in an apparent assassination attempt at his campaign rally on Saturday (July 13), country stars chimed in to share their thoughts.
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Join Girl Scouts of Maine for a sweet summer stop you won’t want to miss!
We’re popping up at local ice cream shops around Maine for our Ice Cream Socials—fun, casual events where families can enjoy a free treat and learn more about Girl Scouts.
Here’s what to expect:
🍦 One FREE kid-sized cone per family when you stop by and connect with us
🌱 Hands-on activity for kids (like a planting activity or fidget spinner craft)
💬 A chance to chat with our team and learn how Girl Scouts builds confidence, friendships, and unforgettable experiences
Whether you’re curious about joining, looking for activities for your child, or just want to enjoy a sweet treat, we’d love to meet you!
✨ Open to all families—no registration required. Just stop by, say hello, and enjoy some ice cream with us.
The Saco Scoop
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM on Tue, 14 Jul 2026
The recent rain in Maine is easing the drought that parts of the state have been experiencing since the fall.
Scott Dean, a Spectrum meteorologist, said much of Maine has been at least “dry” for several months. Parts of the state, including Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor, are under a “moderate” drought.
Much of the country is also experiencing a drought, Dean added. The Southeast is seeing extreme levels of drought, and the West coast has been under a drought for years. There are many factors that go into this, including climate change, weather patterns like El Niño and La Niña and other factors.
And, when an area does experience drought, it can become a feedback loop. With less moisture in the ground and atmosphere, the drought can “feed upon itself,” Dean said.
“It takes a while to get into a drought and it also takes a while to get out of one,” Dean said.
But, the rainy days in Maine have been alleviating the drought, Dean said. And, the trend is likely to continue — the forecast is predicting above average levels of precipitation for the next three to four weeks.
“Hopefully, we are continuing to head in the right direction as the drought has eased in these areas,” Dean said.
In fact, if these rains do continue, Maine could come out of the drought sometime this summer.
Craig Joseph Ahlemeyer
STANDISH – Craig J. Ahlemeyer, 48 of Standish, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 13, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27 th at Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road in Standish. A reception will follow.To see Craig’s full obituary, share a memory or leave the family an online condolence, please visit http://www.athutchins.com.
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