Maine
Mostly sunny Sunday, scattered afternoon showers in Northwestern Maine
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Mostly sunny skies to start off this Sunday morning. Some cloudier conditions and scattered showers enter Northwestern Maine by noon. Scattered showers with some isolated downpours continue for much of Western and Northern Maine throughout the afternoon. Downeast and Coastal areas stay dry and mostly sunny. High temperatures from the mid 70s to low 80s. Dewpoints in the low to mid 60s.
Some scattered showers continue in central areas during the overnight hours. Low temperatures range throughout the mid 50s to low 60s.
Monday will start off with showers along the Central Coast. Coastal showers dissipate by the afternoon, where scattered showers and thunderstorms develop North and West of I95 with an isolated shower chance South of I95. Downeast communities stay the driest. Most communities will see partly sunny skies on Monday. High temperatures range from the upper 60s on the coast to the 70s elsewhere. Dewpoints in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Tuesday looks to be mostly sunny. A slight shower chance in Northern Maine. High temperatures range from the mid 70s to low 80s. Dewpoints jump up into the sticky mid 60s.
Wednesday looks to be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon. Temperatures range from the upper 60s in Northern Maine to the low 80s in Southwestern Maine. Dewpoints in the lower to mid 60s.
Thursday should be sunny for all communities. High temperatures range from the upper 60s to mid 70s. Dewpoints drop off Thursday morning from the mid 60s to the mid 50s.
Friday should be sunny for all communities again. High temperatures range in the low to mid 70s. Dewpoints comfortable in the mid to upper 50s.
SUNDAY: Partly to mostly sunny skies with scattered afternoon showers for Northwestern Maine. High temperatures in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Dewpoints in the low to mid 60s.
MONDAY: Partly sunny skies. Morning showers for the Central Coast. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop North and West of I95 in the afternoon. High temperatures throughout the upper 60s and 70s. Dewpoints in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Slight shower chance in Northern Maine. High temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s. Dewpoints in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High temperatures range from the upper 60s to low 80s. Dewpoints in the low to mid 60s.
THURSDAY: Sunny skies. High temperatures throughout the upper 60s to mid 70s. Dewpoints in the mid 50s.
FRIDAY: Sunny skies. High temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Dewpoints in the mid to upper 50s.
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Maine
Cleaning Up a Maine Island with Extraordinary People Led to a Perfect Day
Four months into living as a visitor in Maine, and I believe that I just experienced my perfect day in this singular state. As much as it was a day of selfless acts, it almost feels selfish with what I received in return; friendships, accomplishments, and a core memory that I can reflect on when I need a smile and a mental break from reality.
There was trash on an island. No finger-pointing at who was at fault. There were no politics. No whining. No complaining. No hidden agenda. There was only a goal and a group of strangers from all walks of life to achieve that goal. They came together on an August Saturday in Maine with a very simple objective – keep a pretty place pretty.
MITA and Surfrider Foundation in Maine
MITA, an acronym for Maine Island Trail Association.
Explore and help steward the Maine coast’s most expansive recreational resource, running from Kittery to West Quoddy Head.
Surfrider Foundation has been fighting to protect the ocean for over 40 years, including here in Maine with a statewide branch.
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
These two selfless organizations are filled with enthusiasts and advocates for the protection of coasts in Maine to be enjoyed by all. They joined forces while offering volunteers to tackle cleaning up debris and waste on Little Drisko Island off the coast of Jonesport, Maine.
In just under 3 hours, an entire island was cleared and cleaned of fishing debris and trash. Multiple bags were filled, loaded onto boats, and discarded back on the mainland, and those strangers with a shared goal, now shared an accomplishment and friendship over the love of exploration and adventure.
To Volunteer for Surfrider or Maine Island Trail Association
Both MITA and Surfrider are always looking for assistance in multiple capacities. If you have been searching for comradery and friendships through altruistic accomplishments, either would be wonderful choices to donate your time. The experience will certainly be one that you will always reflect on with a smile. Find out how to get involved and see photos from this cleanup below.
To get involved with MITA, click here.
To get involved with Surfrider Foundation – Maine Chapter, click here.
Maine Island Trail Association & Surfrider Foundation Island Cleanup
MITA and Surfrider armed with a group of volunteers joined forces to clean up the remote Little Drisko Island off of the coast of Maine.
Gallery Credit: David Bugenske/TSM Maine, Mariel/Surfrider Foundation
Puffin and Lighthouse Cruise in Maine
Photos from the puffin and lighthouse cruise offered by Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Gallery Credit: David
Maine
Dump Truck Crashes Through Historic Maine Bridge
A dump truck driver’s misadventure wreaked havoc on a historic Maine bridge on Friday. The vehicle, loaded with crushed stone, crashed into the Presumpscot River, leaving a gaping hole in the planks where part of Babb’s Bridge once stood.
The bridge, built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1976, sustained significant damage; the driver only had minor injuries. The Maine Department of Transportation’s spokesperson, Paul Merrill, highlighted the bridge’s weight limit of 3 tons—far less than the truck’s load. The bridge is expected to be closed for a few months at a minimum. The Gorham Police Department continues to investigate the incident. (This story was generated by Newser’s AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
Maine
Watch field hockey: Teams get funky during dance-off at Central Maine Play Day
WINSLOW – What goes into a winning dance number?
For teams that hit the turf Saturday for the 2024 Central Maine Field Hockey Play Day at Winslow High School, the competition wasn’t just on the field. It was also on the dance… field.
Part of the tradition of the annual event involves teams squaring off in a dance-off in the middle of the day. Teams take the week to plan the routine, before performing in front of the crowd and a panel of judges.
Lisbon, which finished runner-up at last year’s dance off, won Saturday’s competition. Mt. Blue finished second, and Winslow finished third. For their award, the Greyhounds received free ice cream from the Winslow concession stand.
Winthrop, Old Town, Brunswick, Gardiner, Erskine Academy, Nokomis, Massabesic, Morse, Lisbon, Messalonskee, Cony, Gorham and Mt. Ararat also participated in the dance-off.
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