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Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
Rabbi Berel Slavaticki is used to answering questions about faith, forgiveness and spirituality. He also hears a lot of queries about food. “People said, ‘I can't get a good bagel around here, I can't get a good falafel.’ So we said, you know, let's try to put something together,” the rabbi said.
Will Daily Times building be demolished? Portsmouth looks at next steps
PORTSMOUTH — A structural engineer hired by the city inspected the former Daily Times building Wednesday morning, according to Deputy City Attorney Trevor McCourt. The city hired its own engineer to determine the condition of the building at 278 State St., which was severely damaged in a April 2017 fire that destroyed the former location of the State Street Salon. The inspection came after the city on Monday put up barricades blocking off the building from a...
Portsmouth historic sites 2024 Twilight Tour to celebrate 'Flames of Revolution'
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates announces the return of their annual Twilight Tour on Friday, Aug. 9, from 4-8 p.m. This year’s theme, “Flames of Revolution,” pays homage to the events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which the United States will celebrate with its 250th anniversary in 2026.
All-State tennis: Here are Seacoast players honored
For the first time, boys and girls tennis coaches got together in their respective divisions and leagues, to vote and recognize All-State selections for the sport. "I am so pleased that the tennis coaches were able to collaborate and establish a voting system for All-State teams," Dover girls head coach Sue Vitko said, crediting Portsmouth girls head coach Wendy Poutre for spearheading the effort. "It is great to be able to recognize outstanding student-athletes in tennis."
Tower Hill, Brit Floyd, NH Jewish Festival, Christmas in July: Things to do in Seacoast
Summer is in full swing and the Seacoast is showing up with the entertainment to make these high temps worth venturing out of the air conditioning. Head over to Dover for the summer-long Cochecho Arts Festival with Tower Hill headlining, grab a chair and blanket for a concert at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth, or a free family movie night at The Ridge in Rochester, attend the New Hampshire Jewish Festival in Newington, or get in the holiday spirit early with a Christmas in July Fine Craft & Artisan Show.
at Ogunquit Playhouse Beginning July 18
Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse stages a starry revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music beginning July 18, with Hunter Foster directing. Performances will continue through August 17. Screen star Kathleen Turner stars as Madame Armfeldt, with the cast also including Julia Murney (Wicked) as Desiree Armfeldt, Lora...
Driver summonsed after fiery crash during thunderstorm in Lyman
LYMAN, Maine — Police say a man from Lyman crashed in Lyman Tuesday night after trying to pass several vehicles along Alfred Road in the middle of a heavy thunderstorm. Police say James Rouse, 32, then lost control of his red BMW just before 9 p.m. near Old Ben Davis Road and went off the road before the car rolled over multiple times. The car came to rest on its roof in a ditch before catching fire.
48-Year-Old Maine Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Firearm Felony
A 48-year-old Carroll Plantation man was sentenced 15 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jason Levasseur's prison time will be followed by three years of supervised release. Wanted for Probation Revocation. Levasseur was arrested in November 2022 for a state probation revocation. The Maine State Police...
US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in.
For years, advocates have called for a free tax filing system to allow Americans to directly file their taxes with the IRS. But the powerful lobby of tax prep corporations prevented and delayed the IRS from being adequately funded to allow a Direct File system to be developed, until now. The Inflation Reduction Act increased […] The post US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in. appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Kennebunkport warns against swimming as waste continues to be discharged into river
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- The stinky situation in Kennebunkport continues. The town's wastewater treatment facility has not been working properly and they had no choice but to put the partially treated waste into the Kennebunk River. The town said on Tuesday based on test results from Monday, the water is still...
Spring Street reopens in Westbrook following propane leak
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- A portion of Spring Street in Westbrook is back open after a pipeline problem on Wednesday. The Westbrook Fire Department says an underground propane tank was struck and propane escaped into the atmosphere. Utility companies were brought in to address the issue.
Airbnb in Westbrook, Maine Had a Hidden Camera in the Bedroom
Sometimes it amazes me the things that I stumble upon on YouTube. When watching a video from CNN about how some Airbnb owners have put hidden cameras in their rentals, I thought, "Well, that can't be happening in Maine." Seconds later, the story cuts to Westbrook, Maine. This is very creepy.
Cushing homicide investigation continues; two men now in custody
July 17: Additional information confirming the identity of the man killed in Cushing has been provided by the Maine Dept. of Public Safety in another news release. “The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Kyle MacDougall, of Waldoboro. The cause and manner of death are not being released at this time,” said the public information officer, Shannon Moss.
Bangor photographer helping Maine women share their stories
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Art and community are coming together through the work of a Bangor photographer. Hannah Joy Nichols knows firsthand that everyone has a story. She’s now shining a light on local women and their experiences through her company, Mama Media. “Mama Media was born because I...
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
The complicated, local politics of offshore wind
Like much of the Northeast, Maine wants to clean up its electricity supply with offshore wind power. It’s planning to build turbines far off the coast, and in May announced a plan to build a port on Sears Island where wind turbines could be assembled and then towed out to sea. The island, connected to nearby Searsport via a causeway, is largely protected from any development, and it’s a popular spot for birding and other outdoor activities.
Data Analytics Students Help ME Air Ambulance Service Respond Faster
When LifeFlight of Maine gets a call, someone is usually having a life-threatening medical crisis. It could be that a motorcycle rider has crashed and is badly injured. Or that a person having a stroke at a small, rural hospital needs to be transported to a larger facility better equipped to help them.
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