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3 days ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
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3 days ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
CHELSEA -- Each year the Maine Small Business Administration honors companies, manufacturers and entrepreneurs in our state that go above and beyond. A Montessori school in Chelsea is one of this year's SBA winners. We sat down with the school's co-directors and students to learn more about what makes this educational institute so special. "I like math because it is something I am allowed to progress in at my own pace," said Cole "Huck" Silver.
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1 week ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
ORONO -- The U.S is a long way from the South American country of Argentina where the tango was born. However, that hasn't stopped some Mainers from lacing up their shoes to learn this style of dance. We met up with the social group called Tango Maine to learn more. "If you can walk, you can dance tango. That's what everyone says but that's not really quite true," said tango dancer Geoffrey Gordon.
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1 week ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
NEWPORT -- Construction is underway on the new roundabout in Newport. The Maine Department of Transportation recommended the roundabout at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7 to help reduce collisions in that area of town. The project comes with a seven million dollar price tag. Construction began during the morning commute on Monday and is expected to last until November. Motorists traveling on Route 2 will be detoured to High Street and Banks Road.
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1 week ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
DEXTER -- A new program at the Tri County Technical Center in Dexter is attracting high school juniors and seniors that like to work with their hands. As our station discovered it's a trade that can help the next generation of workers fabricate their own path to success. "There seems to be a very high interest in the welding trade from young people," said welding instructor Jason Scholten. Scholten is teaching and training the next generation of welders in our state.
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2 weeks ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
BANGOR -- Kathy Dionne of Brewer has heart. She overcame open heart surgery just a few months ago and now this active senior citizen is opening up that heart to others at the Bangor Region YMCA. "I survived open heart surgery like a champ, really like a champ," said Dionne. "I came back and I came back strong."Kathy Dionne of Brewer is resilient. Four months ago her heart gave her a run for her money.
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2 weeks ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
AUGUSTA -- Eighth graders from across Maine gathered in Augusta for the state's 29th annual Girls' Day at the State House. It was an opportunity for these young ladies to see for themselves what it might be like to one day become a lawmaker in Maine. One hundred 8th grade girls got to see firsthand what it's like to work as a lawmaker in Augusta as part of Girls' Day at the State House on Monday. It is hosted by the Maine Women's Lobby and the Maine Women's Education Fund.
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3 weeks ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
BANGOR -- The Zillman Art Museum in downtown Bangor is growing. The museum is part of the University of Maine system. It has two floors that include two and three dimensional works of art. The museum's assistant curator says the exhibitions change every four months, so the public should stop by several times a year. Since admission is free, it makes it easy to visit often. Visitors will also discover that the Zillman Art Museum has added a small gift shop.
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3 weeks ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
BELFAST -- Customers looking to buy local, can purchase everything from soap to pastries as well as plants and apparel at the United Farmers Market of Maine. The market, which is located in Belfast, is open year round. There are close to 70 vendors that set up booths, some of whom have been there since the United Farmers Market began seven years ago. Paul Naronis the organizer that helped get this one stop shop off the ground.
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3 weeks ago | 
foxbangor.com | Jodi Hersey
MONMOUTH -- The Maine Cabin Masters are using their hit tv show and their carpentry skills to help patients going through cancer treatments. The members of the Maine Cabin Masters show have been working behind the scenes on a tiny bunk cabin that will be featured in an upcoming episode. Ryan Eldridge found this gem and decided it was too good to pass up. "It was over near North Andover, Maine, and I had a project going on in Rangeley. So, I said I would stop by. I'm not a haggler or buyer.
