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, 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…...

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)."...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago (302+ words) BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - The Belfast Curling Club has been around since 1959, and over the years their youth club has come and gone. "Probably when I was in junior high, high school, they had, I think, the rumor is they had about 50 kids here. We took over, we took it over about three years ago. We started with four, and now we have a total of 17 kids," said Paul Lawrence, chair of the youth curling committee. "Curling is a great sport for kids. It doesn't require a particular skill set. You know, strength doesn't matter. Men curl against women, and It's a level playing field," said Lawrence. "Biggest thing about curling is nobody rides the bench. So every member on a team will play. We run this program. Our youngest is 8 years old and our oldest is 16. But this club does…...

6+ day, 14+ 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…...

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....

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (294+ words) LANE COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A popular 1990s child star was arrested in Oregon over the Thanksgiving weekend. Deputies arrested Zachery Ty Bryan, who played the oldest brother, Brad Taylor, in the hit TV show "Home Improvement." Deputies learned Bryan was in a pickup truck with 32-year-old Johnnie Faye Cartwright and their three children. At some point, Bryan allegedly got out of the truck and began walking. The sheriff's office said Cartwright then tried to run over Bryan but ended up crashing, with the children inside, into a ditch. Bryan was able to get out of the way without being hurt, and no one in the truck was injured. According to the sheriff's office, deputies saw signs that both Bryan and Cartwright were under the influence. Deputies learned that Bryan was not supposed to have contact with Cartwright due to…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago (279+ words) Wednesday will be another day where there are more clouds than sunshine. Afternoon highs will continue to be below average maxing out in the 30s and low 40s. Winds turn out of the WSW and will be strongest in the morning and then will weaken later in the day. A few quick passing rain and snow showers will be possible. Thursday will have more of the same. Plenty of clouds and highs in the 30s and low 40s. Another upper-level disturbance will move through Thursday afternoon. Scattered rain and snow showers will again be possible with very minimal accumulations. We will trend drier and brighter by the end of the week. Temperatures will continue to remain well below average. Watching an area of low pressure for Sunday into Monday that could bring a wintry mix depending on the timing and track of the low....