It's safe to say no one in the audience at the Sunday service at Life Church in Skowhegan was ready for this."It was definitely something that was a little bit nerve-wracking. Something that you cannot prepare for," said Pastor John Davis.It was their second week holding parking lot services per the governor's order, and Pastor John Davis says all members of the church were in their cars when they heard sirens."As I was standing up near the stage, I saw someone coming very quickly and then drove into our church driveway at a rapid pace. The surprising thing was when two police cars...…It's safe to say no one in the audience at the Sunday service at Life Church in Skowhegan was ready for this."It was definitely something that was a little bit nerve-wracking. Something that you cannot prepare for," said Pastor John Davis.It was their second week holding parking lot services per the governor's order, and Pastor John Davis says all members of the church were in their cars when they heard sirens."As I was standing up near the stage, I saw someone coming very quickly and then drove into our church driveway at a rapid pace. The surprising thing was when two police cars...WW…

With computer screens replacing classrooms, teachers are having to think creatively to keep kids engaged.An ELA instructor in Hampden is giving students something to look forward to every morning."Good Morning Kiddos- Happy Tuesday, Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy First Day of Distance Learning."ELA instructor Karyn Field was ready to celebrate St. Paddy's day in her 8th grade classroom at Reeds Brook Milddle School in Hampden. Then came word over the weekend that they would be switching to remote classrooms."I was going to be the first person they were coming into contact with on that first...…With computer screens replacing classrooms, teachers are having to think creatively to keep kids engaged.An ELA instructor in Hampden is giving students something to look forward to every morning."Good Morning Kiddos- Happy Tuesday, Happy St. Patrick's Day, Happy First Day of Distance Learning."ELA instructor Karyn Field was ready to celebrate St. Paddy's day in her 8th grade classroom at Reeds Brook Milddle School in Hampden. Then came word over the weekend that they would be switching to remote classrooms."I was going to be the first person they were coming into contact with on that first...WW…

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -For the last five years, a 12-year-old boy from Thorndike has been giving back to the community.Cooper Wren and his family made the trip to Bangor on Friday to give the Anah Shriners a $1,500 check.The money will go to the Shriners Hospital for Children -Boston Burn Unit.Cooper helped run a snack stand at his local race track called Back40MX in Norridgewock.“In a typical summer, the Back40MX has a total of 10 races. However, due to COVID-19, race season was cut short and Cooper was only able to work 4 races.”He says during these races this summer - he sold baked goods...…BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -For the last five years, a 12-year-old boy from Thorndike has been giving back to the community.Cooper Wren and his family made the trip to Bangor on Friday to give the Anah Shriners a $1,500 check.The money will go to the Shriners Hospital for Children -Boston Burn Unit.Cooper helped run a snack stand at his local race track called Back40MX in Norridgewock.“In a typical summer, the Back40MX has a total of 10 races. However, due to COVID-19, race season was cut short and Cooper was only able to work 4 races.”He says during these races this summer - he sold baked goods...WW…

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - At the end of this month, the Maine Warden Service will be saying goodbye to two very special members of the service who are hanging up their leashes.Game Warden K9 Ruby and Warden K9 Morgan are retiring. It comes after a combined 19 years of service, over 30 human search and rescue finds, numerous evidence finds and multiple honors between them.If you are interested in some of their greatest hits, the dogs were featured on many episodes of Animal Planet’s “North Woods Law.”Both of these pooches will be happily retiring with the their game warden partners and their...…AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - At the end of this month, the Maine Warden Service will be saying goodbye to two very special members of the service who are hanging up their leashes.Game Warden K9 Ruby and Warden K9 Morgan are retiring. It comes after a combined 19 years of service, over 30 human search and rescue finds, numerous evidence finds and multiple honors between them.If you are interested in some of their greatest hits, the dogs were featured on many episodes of Animal Planet’s “North Woods Law.”Both of these pooches will be happily retiring with the their game warden partners and their...WW…

ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Georgia’s state Senate are calling for an end to absentee voting without cause and want to ban ballot drop boxes, after an increase in mail voting helped propel Democrat Joe Biden to a narrow victory over President Donald Trump in the state.Trump has for months made unsubstantiated claims about the integrity of mail-in votes and has made baseless claims of widespread fraud in Georgia’s presidential election. GOP election officials have vehemently and repeatedly disputed those claims, saying there is no evidence of systemic errors or fraud in the November...…ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Georgia’s state Senate are calling for an end to absentee voting without cause and want to ban ballot drop boxes, after an increase in mail voting helped propel Democrat Joe Biden to a narrow victory over President Donald Trump in the state.Trump has for months made unsubstantiated claims about the integrity of mail-in votes and has made baseless claims of widespread fraud in Georgia’s presidential election. GOP election officials have vehemently and repeatedly disputed those claims, saying there is no evidence of systemic errors or fraud in the November...WW…

The U.S Attorney for Maine says some people in Maine have been handing out cards claiming they are exempt from face mask requirements. The cards, though, are phonies.According to a newly released report , U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank says people have been showing these cards that include the Department of Justice seal.This is a federal crime and the fraudulent cards threaten hefty fines.The Department of Justice also is aware of postings or flyers on the internet making the same claims. If you think you've seen one, contact authorities.…The U.S Attorney for Maine says some people in Maine have been handing out cards claiming they are exempt from face mask requirements. The cards, though, are phonies.According to a newly released report , U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank says people have been showing these cards that include the Department of Justice seal.This is a federal crime and the fraudulent cards threaten hefty fines.The Department of Justice also is aware of postings or flyers on the internet making the same claims. If you think you've seen one, contact authorities.WW…

WALDO COUNTY, Maine (WABI) - Waldo County Bounty is a hunger-relief campaign that launched in May, addressing food insecurity in that area.It’s is a completely volunteer-driven campaign formed during the early days of the pandemic, and has raised over $100,000 in an area where nearly a quarter of the people who live there deal with hunger issues.“Despite there being economic struggle for many within our community, there is- like is typical of Maine throughout- this interest in helping out your neighbor, and giving what you can give,” said Colleen Hanlon-Smith, who owns Daybreak Grower’s...…WALDO COUNTY, Maine (WABI) - Waldo County Bounty is a hunger-relief campaign that launched in May, addressing food insecurity in that area.It’s is a completely volunteer-driven campaign formed during the early days of the pandemic, and has raised over $100,000 in an area where nearly a quarter of the people who live there deal with hunger issues.“Despite there being economic struggle for many within our community, there is- like is typical of Maine throughout- this interest in helping out your neighbor, and giving what you can give,” said Colleen Hanlon-Smith, who owns Daybreak Grower’s...WW…

The Bar Harbor Historical Society is opening its new museum Thursday, in an old building that has plenty of its own history already. “The house is as much a part of the exhibit as what we put in it," said Historical Society President Earl Brechlin, That house is a 41-room brick mansion, called “La Rochelle.” A throwback to a bygone era. “It's a beautiful home that was built at the beginning of the 20th century, It really does tell the story of the gilded age, said Carolyn Rapkievian,, the Historical Society’s Executive Director. “I know there were a lot of parties here,” added board member...…The Bar Harbor Historical Society is opening its new museum Thursday, in an old building that has plenty of its own history already. “The house is as much a part of the exhibit as what we put in it," said Historical Society President Earl Brechlin, That house is a 41-room brick mansion, called “La Rochelle.” A throwback to a bygone era. “It's a beautiful home that was built at the beginning of the 20th century, It really does tell the story of the gilded age, said Carolyn Rapkievian,, the Historical Society’s Executive Director. “I know there were a lot of parties here,” added board member...WW…

Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that she will sign an executive order mandating the enforcement of the state’s face covering requirement.The order will require Maine’s large retail stores, lodging establishments, restaurants, and outdoor bars and tasting rooms in Hancock, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York counties, as well as the cities of Bangor and Brewer and Lewiston and Auburn, to enforce the requirement.Mills said it will be part of the checklist businesses must agree to meet in order to open.The order is being issued because of more people coming to Maine’s coastal...…Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that she will sign an executive order mandating the enforcement of the state’s face covering requirement.The order will require Maine’s large retail stores, lodging establishments, restaurants, and outdoor bars and tasting rooms in Hancock, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Cumberland and York counties, as well as the cities of Bangor and Brewer and Lewiston and Auburn, to enforce the requirement.Mills said it will be part of the checklist businesses must agree to meet in order to open.The order is being issued because of more people coming to Maine’s coastal...WW…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A Maine man charged with setting fires at a Massachusetts church with a predominantly Black congregation has been held on $25,000 bail.Dushko Vulchev, of Houlton, Maine, was arraigned Tuesday in connection with three fires at the Martin Luther King Jr. Presbyterian Church in Springfield on Dec. 13 and Dec. 15.He is not charged in connection with another more damaging fire at the church on Dec. 28 that made the building unusable.That fire is still under investigation.He pleaded not guilty to six charges, including attempted arson.His lawyer called it a case of...…SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A Maine man charged with setting fires at a Massachusetts church with a predominantly Black congregation has been held on $25,000 bail.Dushko Vulchev, of Houlton, Maine, was arraigned Tuesday in connection with three fires at the Martin Luther King Jr. Presbyterian Church in Springfield on Dec. 13 and Dec. 15.He is not charged in connection with another more damaging fire at the church on Dec. 28 that made the building unusable.That fire is still under investigation.He pleaded not guilty to six charges, including attempted arson.His lawyer called it a case of...WW…