BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – The Maine Celtic Celebration Cheese Roll Championship took place Sunday at 2 p.m. in Belfast.
The championship featured age group rounds ranging from young children to people over 60-years-old.
Each cheese roll championship is made up of 10 contestants lined up at the top of the hill. The cheese championship begins with a selected official rolling a cheese wheel down the hill. The goal of each contestant is to run down the wheel first. The contestant who comes up with the cheese, usually out of pile, wins! If there are more than ten contestants, contestants must race up the hill and the first ten to find an open chair positioned in the hill moves on to the cheese roll chasing.
The winners of the cheese roll championships were each awarded with the cheese wheel they ran down, and a box of artisan cheeses.
Two young cheese champions spoke about what was going through their minds as they were chasing the cheese.
“It feels amazing. 13–17-year-old boys champion Brady Winslow said. “I was just running after the cheese, I saw someone drop the cheese, and I went, ‘ok’, and I dived right for it.”
“CHEESE, CHEESE, CHEESE!” 8–12-year-old girls champion Scarlett Wagner said.
The Maine Celtic Celebration is run entirely by volunteer staff. The cheese roll championships always draw an enthusiastic crowd.
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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.
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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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