6+ day, 2+ hour ago (415+ words) BELFAST, Maine (WABI) -There's a new spot for locals to enjoy some fresh caught lobster and many other eats all created by a familiar face. Sadie Samuels made her own dream come true as she embarks on a new chapter in a neighborhood hot spot. "I'm through and through a Midcoast girl," said Samuels. "Little me just wanted to fish." That's how the Belfast native describes herself as she reflects on where her journey as a lobsterwoman started. According to her father, who is a commercial fisherman and has been for more than 50 years, it started pretty early. "Honestly I don't remember a time when I didn't lobster or didn't love lobstering," said Samuels. "My dad has this story about when I came out of the hospital when I was born, we went to the harbor before we went home....

3+ week, 3+ day ago (309+ words) (InvestigateTV) " While some of us would love to become a rich, overnight TikTok sensation, the reality is that very few are successful enough to quit their day job.. Kim Palmer with NerdWallet said it really all comes down to building an audience, which means creators need to have a significant number of viewers who also share, like, or engage with their content. Once an account has more than 10,000 followers and at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days, it becomes eligible for the TikTok Creator Rewards Program, which pays for successful videos. "So, the number one way is to actually use your platform on TikTok to sell your own products and services. So, if you have a business, TikTok is essentially a free way of finding new customers, reaching a new audience," Palmer said. "So, that's a popular method, but…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) Temperatures will drop to the low to mid-30s for overnight lows. As the system moves through the area tonight the pressure gradient will tighten up. Winds will shift to the north/northwest after midnight and increase to 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30-40 MPH possible. Rest of Today: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers possible early to mid-afternoon then steadier rain developing later this afternoon and evening. Highs in the 40s to near 50. West/southwest wind 5-10 MPH. Thursday: Morning rain and snow showers possible then brightening skies. Breezy. Highs in the mid-30s to low 40s north and mid-40s elsewhere. Northwest wind 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40-45 MPH possible. Friday: Increasing clouds. Rain showers at night. Mixed rain and snow showers north. Highs in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Saturday: Morning rain showers possible then brightening skies. A bit warmer with highs in the mid-40s to low 50s. Sunday: Increasing clouds. Afternoon rain showers possible. Highs…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) (CNN) - The short-form video platform Vine, once famous for its six-second loops, has been rebooted. The app, now called DiVine, is launching with a twist aimed at keeping artificial intelligence out of the feed. Backed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, it bans AI-generated content, using verification tools to make sure every upload comes from an actual smartphone. It also brings back more than 100,000 restored clips from the original Vine archive. Users can reclaim old Vine accounts, post new videos or request takedowns of their past clips. The relaunch comes as X owner Elon Musk has also teased a Vine revival but hasn't released a public version. DiVine is already available in beta on IOS and Android...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (121+ words) According to court records, Cody Shane Detwiler, who's better known as "WhistlinDiesel" on YouTube, was indicted on charges of tax evasion in Williamson County earlier this month. The reported charges ... According to court records, Cody Shane Detwiler, who's better known as "WhistlinDiesel" on YouTube, was indicted on charges of tax evasion in Williamson County earlier this month. The reported charges stem from a purchase involving a 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo. According to the indictment, Detwiler and WhistlinDiesel, LLC, "unlawfully attempted to evade or defeat any tax due to the state of Tennessee of $500 or more." The YouTuber posted about his arrest on Instagram with the caption, "Won so big they thought I was cheating. (100% real, not AI)."...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago (352+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - After a beautiful and sunny Saturday, we will now transition into a messy and wet Sunday, with snow, a wintry mix, and rain implications across Maine. A First Alert will remain issued for Inland and Northern locations on Sunday because of the impending wintry system. The NWS has issued Winter Weather Advisories for Western Maine from 7pm Saturday until 7am Sunday. Winter Weather Advisories have also been issued for Northern Maine, from 1am Sunday until 1pm on Monday. By sunrise on Sunday, the rain/snow line will lift just to the North of the interstate up to Bangor region. This means rain will fall along the Interstate and to the South. Any snow that falls earlier in the night should start melting once the rain arrives. When all is said and done with this system, rain will fall along the Coast,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (232+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Be prepared for a more active weather pattern through the first week of November! We will get squeezed between two systems tonight that will bring us the chance of showers. As the high begins to build in, the pressure gradient will tighten, and strong WNW winds are expected all day Tuesday. Gusts at times will be upwards of 50 mph, and a statewide Wind Advisory has been issued. Isolated to scattered power outages are possible. Winds will begin to weaken Tuesday night into early Wednesday. TONIGHT: Cloud skies with rain showers likely. Lows in the 30s and low 40s. WNW winds will gust to 30 mph. TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy AM with more sunshine by the afternoon. Morning rain and snow showers will be possible in the mountains. Highs in the 40s and low 50s. Strong NW winds will gust up to 50 mph. WEDNESDAY:…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (180+ words) Mountain snow showers will stick around Tuesday morning. Everywhere else can expect a mix of sun and clouds with near seasonable highs. It is also going to be windy. Northwest winds are forecast to gust between 40-50 mph. Winds will subside Tuesday night. Wind Advisories have been issued across the state for Tuesday. Wednesday will be cloudy and slightly cooler. Showers will also move in Wednesday afternoon. Light snow will be possible in the mountains TODAY: Increasing clouds. Highs 49-55. South-southwest wind 5-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph. TONIGHT: Cloudy with periods of rain. Some light snow in the mountains. Lows 38-42. Northwest wind 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Snowflakes in the mountains. Highs 40-52. Northwest wind 15-25 mph with gusts 40-50 mph. WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with showers in the afternoon. Light snow in the mountains. Highs 40-50. South-southwest wind 5-15+ mph. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago (239+ words) High temperatures today will vary anywhere from the low 30s far to the NW to the upper 40s in some coastal communities. SE gusts will transition to WNW gusts after the low passes through, with sustained winds from 10-20 mph and gusts reaching 20-30 mph. Only another tenth to a half an inch of rain is possible throughout the rest of Sunday. Rainfall totals throughout the whole system will accumulate between roughly 0.4 inches to 0.8 inches. SUNDAY: FIRST ALERT (INLAND/NORTH). Highs throughout the 30s and 40s. Cloudy. Snow North. AM mix/rain inland. AM rain showers on coast. PM rain turns to snow inland. SE to WNW gusts reach 20-30 mph. MONDAY: Highs from upper 20s to low 40s. Cloudy AM, partly to mostly cloudy PM. AM snow showers North & East. Few PM showers possible. WNW gusts reach 25-40 mph. TUESDAY: Highs from upper 20s to low 40s. Partly to mostly sunny....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (187+ words) (Gray News) " Popular portable power banks sold in stores and online are being recalled because they pose a potential fire hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Belkin is recalling some of its portable power banks with wireless charging stands. The lithium-ion battery in the power banks and charging stands can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The CPSC said there has been one report of a fire in the U.S. and 15 reports internationally. The recall affects about 83,500 products sold, including both black and white varieties. The recalled products were sold at Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide. They were also sold online at Belkin.com, Amazon.com and on TikTok. The power banks were sold between August 2020 and August 2025. For exact model numbers and serial numbers included in this recall, visit the CPSC's website. If you have…...