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Abandoned derelict vessels are costing Maine communities thousands of dollars to remove
The masts and cabin of the Jacob Pike poke above the surface of the New Meadows River in Harpswell as booms surround her to contain oil sheening. It took nearly seven months but the 83-foot dragger that sank in the New Meadows River in Harpswell during the January 10th winter storm has finally been removed. The U.S. Coast Guard took the unusual step of assuming control of the Jacob Pike's salvage and cleanup.
Check It Out: Trailer For New ‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Movie
Eighty-five years ago, a young boy named Donn Fendler, survived over a week alone, lost in the wilderness in northern Maine. He wrote a book about his adventure called 'Lost On A Mountain In Maine' that is still read by elementary school students across the state. Word spread in 2022,...
Counseling available for food and beverage workers in Maine
As you can imagine, working in the food industry can be stressful, and now there's a program offering mental health counseling for food and beverage workers in Maine. The Behind You program is funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by clinical students at the University of Maine. The program will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
‘Maine Open Lighthouse Day’ Is Coming Next Month
If you want to squeeze the last few days of fun out of the summer of 2024, and if you want to explore one of the best things about the state, the annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day, will be held Saturday, September 14th, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. This popular event,...
Bangor religious school plans $2M expansion, aims to double enrollment
A private, religious school in Bangor got the city's OK Tuesday to build a 22,500-square-foot addition — enough room to double enrollment — and hopes to break ground next month. Penobscot Christian School currently teaches about 200 students from pre-K through grade 12, occupying 9,500 square feet of...
Join the Annual Oosoola Days Celebration in Norridgewock
The Annual Oosoola Days celebration is planned for Norridgewock, Labor Day Weekend, on Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2. There is free admission for all the family fun events. Sunday, September 1 – Central Maine Regional Airport (603 Airport Rd., Norridgewock) 7:00 – 10:30 am. Pancake Breakfast. $7...
Windsor resident begins discussion about local pits; County Commissioner Crockett gives background report
At the July 16, 2024, meeting of the Windsor Select Board, the board authorized Town Manager Theresa Haskell to purchase the 40-yard open top container for the transfer station. Haskell had reported the unit cost $11,600 in 2022, however, the price dropped to $11,000 this year. The board also voted...
Pain to Power founder channels grief into suicide awareness and support
Every year in the U.S., 44,000 people take their own lives, but one group in Maine is trying to make a difference. Nick Danforth, the founder of the nonprofit Pain to Power Suicide Awareness, says after he lost his father to suicide in 2015, he'll never forget the pain it brought upon himself or his three sons. So, he made it his mission to turn his pain into power.
Echoing DNC protests, Mainers call on Democratic leaders to back ceasefire in Gaza
Dozens of people gathered in Monument Square in Portland on a windy Wednesday evening to protest for a ceasefire in Palestine, echoing much larger protests in Chicago that have targeted the Democratic National Convention this week. The protest, organized by Maine Coalition for Palestine, drew about 60 people to downtown, many carrying signs or Palestinian […]
Portland approves new short-term rental regulations
Portland City councilors voted unanimously Monday night to approve new regulations on short term rentals. Non-owner occupied rentals in Portland were previously capped at 400. Under the new rules, the city will reduce the cap to about 285 units, or about 1.5% of Portland's long term housing stock. The new...
Route 1 in Woolwich reopens following serious crash overnight
WOOLWICH, Maine — Route 1 in Woolwich has reopened after being shut down several hours Thursday night due to a crash. The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency said on social media around 10 p.m. Route 1 in the area of Shaw Road was closed. Drivers were asked to avoid...
Silver Alert issued for missing man in Aroostook County
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Police are searching for a missing man from Fort Fairfield. Edward Bolstridge, 68, was last seen around 12 p.m. Thursday in the Presque Isle/Westfield area, the Fort Fairfield Police Department said on social media. A Silver Alert was issued Thursday night, and stated Bolstridge was heading north towards Presque Isle.
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