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Camden celebrates upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility
CAMDEN, Maine — Camden's harbor is a popular spot for many tourists and Mainers, but residents like Louisa Crane have been hesitant to take a dip in the bay. "It's beautiful, but I think it's just not the first place people think to go swimming," Crane said. Residents said...
Annual Kneading Conference in Skowhegan kicks off Maine's largest bread fair
SKOWHEGAN -- It's that time of year again where lovers of bread and baking make their way to Skowhegan for Maine's largest bread fair. The Maine Artisan Bread Fair is on Saturday July 26, but leading up to it is the annual Kneading Conference on Thursday and Friday that organizers say has grown to be a premiere national.
Southport approves 2 land use ordinances at special town meeting
Southport voters overwhelming approved two amendments to the land use ordinance during a July 24 special town meeting. Just over 60 voters approved the two amendments. One regards state LD 2003, which requires municipalities to take action in creating more affordable housing. The law prohibits municipalities from limiting housing to one unit per lot and allows for less restrictive ordinances to meet state goals.
Madawaska residents optimistic about town’s future under new leadership
MADAWASKA, Maine — People packed the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce Wednesday to share their optimism for the town’s future during a meet and greet with David Daigle, the new town manager. Daigle, who had only been working as the town manager for eight days at the...
$4.5 millon for Lincoln Technology Park advances
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The town of Lincoln is one step closer to get 4.5 million dollars for it's technology park. The money for the park is included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. It was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today. It now...
Trenton Acadians Beat Capital Area 3-0 in Senior Legion Tournament
The Trenton Acadians beat Capital Area 3-0 in the opening game of the Senior Legion State Tournament at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Saturday morning, July 27th. Capital Area outhit the Acadians 5-2 but Trenton scored 1 run in the 2nd inning and 2 runs in the 5th inning. Jackson...
14th Annual Friends in Action Golf Tournament – September 10
The 14th Annual Friends in Action Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor. Check-in time is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start planned at 10 a.m. The day will conclude with an auction, award ceremony and heavy hors d'oeuvres at 3 p.m. Auction items include autographed sports memorabilia and an on-field VIP experience for 2 at Gillette Stadium.
After a 5,000-mile Arctic voyage, historic schooner Bowdoin returns to Maine
CASTINE -- Following a nearly two-month expedition, the historic schooner Bowdoin arrived back in Maine during the morning of Friday, July 26th to a sea of familiar faces. "There's just something special about being out there," said Bowdoin Student Crew member Mackenzie Morin. The Arctic Circle is an icy serenity...
Maine residents speak out against expansion of Maine's largest landfill
PORTLAND (WGME) – Friday, the Maine DEP held a public hearing on the proposal to expand Maine's largest landfill. The operator of Juniper Ridge, near Old Town, says it needs more space to meet the state's waste goals, but those who live nearby say they're concerned about health risks.
Harris’s ascension moves Maine out of Trump’s reach: Poll
Vice President Kamala Harris opened a healthy lead over former President Donald Trump in Maine after she replaced President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee. A University of New Hampshire poll released Thursday shows Harris leading Trump in a head-to-head matchup, 54%-45%, and by 48%-40% in a matchup including third-party candidates. In 2020, Biden […]
'The Cliffs': J. Courtney Sullivan returns to Maine for the plot of her new novel
PORTLAND, Maine — Although she writes fiction, J. Courtney Sullivan loves to do research for her books. For her new novel “The Cliffs,” she immersed herself in libraries and scholarly works to educate herself further about a dizzying array of topics: Indigenous history in Maine. Shaker history. Civil War letters. The history of mediums and spiritualists. The list goes on.
Coast Guard said Body Found and Recovered in Maine
The Coast Guard said a body was discovered Friday morning near Little Chebeague Island in Casco Bay. The Maine Marine Patrol, police and first responders are on the scene recovering the body. Breaking News Updates. No more information was released. This is a developing story. Updates will be posted when...
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