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This High School in Maine Is One of the Most Expensive in the U.S.
Education is undoubtedly a priority for parents in our Pine Tree State, but it’s clear that some forms come with a heftier price tag than others. While education is a top priority for parents across the country, in Maine, certain types of education can be particularly costly. From the northern tip of Madawaska to the Piscataqua River Bridge, Mainers share a common goal: providing the best opportunities for our children.
Diving into aquaculture – Washington County Community College leads the way with a new two-year college person
COURTESY OF MAINE AQUACULTURE INNOVATION CENTER Aquaculture in Maine is a numbers game. It’s one that’s been running for the last 40 years and in that time the industry has […]
UMPI offers new tuition incentive program for Maine community college grads
The University of Maine at Presque Isle has launched a tuition discount program, LevelUP, that's designed to help the state's community college graduates earn a bachelor's degree. The program leverages the new guaranteed admission agreement, Transfer ME, between the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System. “With...
Here’s Why Nearly 6,000 Central Maine Homes Lost Power on Tuesday
If your home lost power on Tuesday morning, you are not alone. According to an article in the KJ, nearly 6,000 Central Maine Power customers in Central Maine lost power for a portion of the morning. The article explains that about 2,600 households in Waterville, about 2,000 homes in Winslow,...
Cooke USA Celebrates 20 Years in Maine
Eastport, Maine, USA - Cooke USA is proud to celebrate 20 years of aquaculture operations in Maine to supply fresh Atlantic salmon to grocery stores and restaurants throughout New England and the United States. Cooke has over 200 employees throughout the state and is one of Washington County’s largest employers...
2 Convicted Felons In Maine Courts For Illegally Possessing Guns
A Maine man and another from California were in Maine courtrooms this week on firearms charges. A California Man Convicted a Couple to Make Straw Purchases of Firearms. Lonnel Diggs, who's also known as 'Cash or 'Cashiioso Runzitup,' 40, of Van Nuys, California pleaded guilty in a Portland courtroom on Monday to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Waterville, Maine, Homicide Victim Identified
Authorities have released the identity of the victim of a recent homicide in Waterville. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, the victim has been identified as 43-year-old Charles Bellows of Waterville. The press release goes on to say that the investigation is open and...
Lincoln’s Adding Another Festival To It’s Roster: Check Out ‘Septemberfest’
The town of Lincoln knows a thing or two about festivals! It's been holding several festivals, every year, for decades. Last month, they provided an entire weekend of entertainment with their Olympic-themed Loon Fest. And coming up next month, they have some more fun planned!. According to their event page,...
Ellsworth Road Work – Road Closures Beginning August 25
BRIDGE HILL ROAD WORK – NIGHTLY CLOSURES (This work is being carried out by Northeast Paving for an MDOT project, not by the Ellsworth Public Works Department) Bridge Hill, from Christian Ridge Road to the Union River Bridge, will have nightly closures for road construction beginning on August 25th, Sunday night through Thursday night. Night work is expected to last up to 3 weeks. Expect delays from 7 p.m. to 7 A a.m. Northeast Paving recommends using an alternative route if possible during these times.
Kittery man pleads not guilty to felony charges stemming from January 6 riot at Capitol
A Maine man was arraigned on Wednesday in connection with the 2021 January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The FBI says 44-year-old Lincoln Deming of Kittery is charged with civil disorder, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, entering and remaining in the Gallery of Congress, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and parading, picketing, or demonstrating in a Capitol building.
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