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South Portland's Electric Tool Library offers yard care equipment rentals
The Electric Tool Library in South Portland is lending a helping hand to its residents who want to clean up their properties without buying a shed full of tools. They've got everything from everything from lawnmowers to leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, weed whackers, and more. “You can just show up...
Deadline Friday afternoon for Camden property owners to schedule hearings over valuation disputes
CAMDEN — Two weeks ago, Camden property owners received letters from the town office, notifying them of their revised property valuations. A full revaluation took place this past year, pushing Camden’s total valuation to $2.4 billion, up $743 million from the 2023 $1.6 billion in 2023. Now, property...
Local musicians visit home following Nashville success
What began as three Windham High School friends jamming together for fun has grown into a thriving musical career. David Young (Class of 2017), his younger brother, Deven Young (Class of 2019), and their friend Seth Martin (Class of 2017) have turned their shared passion for music into a professional success story.
Puleo settles in as Windham’s new Planning Director
The Town of Windham has a new planning director, Stephen Puleo, who plans to approach his job with transparency and high standards when it comes to reviewing and approving project developments in Windham and aims to help make Windham the crown jewel of the coastal communities in Maine. Stephen Puleo...
Edgecomb officials to inspect Pioneer Motel violations
An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging Establishments. The alleged violations included rodent infestation, lack of adequate cleaning, no commercial laundry facility, improper linen storage, missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, improper extension cord use, no material safety data sheets for on-site chemicals in use, loose and rotten handrails, and equipment and facilities needing maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Massive Halloween Event Returning to Downtown Augusta, Maine
For many Mainers, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Much like Christmas, it is one of those holidays that changes as we age. When we are kids, we are just excited to be able to get bags of candy. When we are young adults, it is a chance to dress up like we never would and get lit. When we settle down and become parents, we live the Halloween fun vicariously through our children.
New boat from anonymous donor enhances Harpswell’s water rescue capabilities
Harpswell first responders now have two locally maintained boats at their disposal to conduct water rescues and other maritime activities, thanks to a new landing craft from an anonymous donor. On Wednesday, July 10, the Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department unveiled its new vessel, a 24-foot Packman workboat made by...
Can you drink on the beach? Smoke? These are the rules at Seacoast beaches
Cracking open a cold one on the beach sounds great for a hot summer's day - whether alone or with your loved ones. Except unless you own your own beachfront property, the beach in question is likely state or town property, which means it you may have to deal with the thorny issue of public drinking laws. ...
Oxford County town institutes immediate 'boil water' order
NORWAY, Maine — The Oxford County town of Norway has issued an immediate "boil water" order, citing a water main break on Radcliff Street. A notice posted on the town's Facebook page specified that "due to the possibility of unsafe water" residents in the Norway Water District should boil water intended to be consumed for at least one minute at a rolling boil.
Unity Raceway buzzing once again
UNITY, Maine (WABI) - After being dormant for a couple of years the Unity Raceway has new life. The track was shut down in 2017 and the Doyon family, with the help of others, got to work on bringing it back to life in 2021. “[My] Dad and Mom worked...
Riverfest kicks off in Lewiston and Auburn
LEWISTON (WGME) - Making a splash in Lewiston and Auburn- Riverfest is underway in the Simard Payne Memorial Park. Friday kicked off with a kickball tournament and will continue throughout the night with food trucks, vendors, a beer tent and more for people to enjoy. The event is designed to...
Voters approve new RSU 22 budget
HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - After rejecting the previous $39 million budget proposal last month, voters have approved a new RSU 22 budget plan. Thursday’s vote was close. 329 people voted against the budget with 373 voting to pass it. The RSU 22 School Board says taxpayers in the four...
Yarmouth Clam Festival returns for 57th year
YARMOUTH, Maine (WMTW) - The opening ceremony for the 57th annual Clam Festival took place Friday morning. Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack Yarmouth through the weekend for one of Maine’s biggest yearly events. The main attraction is, of course, the food. Festival-goers can enjoy clams...
‘Light Sentinels': New outdoor art installation bringing color, wonder to downtown Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine — Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville is home to a new art installation called "Light Sentinels," which casts technicolored swaths of light. Behind the art is Skunk Control, a Melbourne, Australia-based creative group. Prompting moments of wonder and curiosity for how the world works is the goal of the six scientists and engineers turned artists.
Annual Islesboro Arts Collective Arts & Crafts Show
(Islesboro, ME) Join members of the Islesboro Arts Collective and Friends for their annual Arts & Crafts Show at the Islesboro Historical Society. The show will feature works from eighteen artists/makers, and hours are Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. In addition, there will be a reception on Saturday, August 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Grant will help Fort Fairfield acquire a police dog
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — A $30,000 grant will bring a canine member to the Fort Fairfield Police Department. The grant will cover the cost of the dog, training, outfitting a cruiser and other associated expenses, Police Chief Matthew Cummings told the Fort Fairfield Town Council on Wednesday. Besides expanding...
Lewiston receives $2.5 million in federal funding to redevelop and create new housing
LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston Housing and the City of Lewiston have received a $2.5 million federal grant to help revitalize the Tree Streets neighborhood. The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, supports the Growing Our Tree Streets Transformation Plan, a 25-year project aimed at improving housing in the area.
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