1+ week, 1+ day 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, 5+ 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…...

2+ week, 3+ 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, 4+ 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, 1+ 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…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago (217+ words) GE Vernova is hosting two hiring events in Bangor to recruit and train the next generation of skilled machinists through a paid, hands'on internship program. BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - GE Vernova is hosting two hiring events in Bangor to recruit and train the next generation of skilled machinists through a paid, hands'on internship program. The internship is a 10-week program that blends classroom instruction with hands-on, on-the-job training. Interns spend one day a week in the classroom and the rest of the week working on the floor. This structure gives participants real experience and a clear sense of whether a career in skilled machining is right for them. Over the past two years more than 70 people have participated in the program, and the retention rate is 93%. Interns are paid $21 per hour during the program. Those who successfully complete the 10-week program…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (169+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Augusta on Monday a new process that might save Mainers a trip to the B.M.V. Bellows said most Mainers who have a Real I.D. will now be able to renew it online instead of having to do it in-person. Bellows said around 70,000 Mainers with Real I.D. are due for renewal in the next year, and this will save both them and B.M.V. employees time as this process will take just minutes. With increased concerns regarding identity theft, those who worked on the program made it a priority to create multiple checks for those looking for renewal. Bellows also announced AAA branches are now able to help Mainers renew their Real I.D. A link to renewal can be found here. If you don't already have a Real I.D., you will still…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (122+ words) Rest of Today: Brightening skies. Isolated rain/snow showers over eastern areas. 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. Tonight: Clear to partly cloudy and cold. Diminishing wind. Lows between 23-28. West/northwest wind 5-10 MPH Friday: Increasing clouds. Rain showers developing during the evening into the night. Mixed rain and snow showers north. Highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s. West/southwest wind 5-15 MPH. Saturday: Morning rain showers possible then brightening skies. A bit warmer with highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s. Monday: Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Highs in the 40s to low 50s....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (202+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - As SNAP benefits continue to be withheld during the government shutdown, businesses and organizations across Maine have stepped up to help. That includes Moe's Original Barbecue, which handed out 100 family meals to anyone in the community free of charge on Wednesday at their Bangor and Scarborough locations. The plan for the Bangor restaurant was to hand out those meals from 9:00-11:00 a.m. But Moe's says that at 8:00 a.m. their parking lot was full of people, and within 20 minutes, they had fed approximately 400 people. "It was just a great feeling. It really was. There was a lot of tears out there and there was a lot of very thankful people. And it felt good," said Misty McAlexander, the Front of House Manager for Moe's Original BBQ in Bangor. Moe's says that they apologize to anyone who made the trip but wasn't…...

4+ week, 37+ min ago (80+ words) (CNN) " The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information related to the suspicious death of Mary Johnson-Davis. In addition, the Tulalip Tribes in Washington state is offering a $50,000 reward for information. Johnson's remains were found in Snohomish County on June 13. Officials said she was last seen in 2020 walking on a road in the Tulalip Reservation. The indigenous woman's identity was confirmed through DNA. A cause of death has not been released....