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The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
5TYNTK July 23: Maine’s Delegation for the DNC, Bangor Car Chase, Bernie In Maine, Aurora Borealis, McDs $5 Meal
1. During a meeting on Monday night, Maine’s delegation for the Democratic National Convention has pledged their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Maine’s delegates at the meeting voted unanimously to endorse Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (WMTW) 2. The Bangor Police Department says two people were...
Man arrested after shooting teen playing 'ding dong ditch'
A Maine man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at a group of teenagers playing “ding-dong-ditch.” Teen Shot Playing Ding-Dong-Ditch A Maine man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at a group of teenagers playing “ding-dong-ditch.”
Football single game tickets on sale now!
Orono, Maine – Single game tickets for all five UMaine home football games are on sale now! Make sure to reserve your seats today and enjoy the atmosphere of game day in Orono!. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 207.581.BEAR, online at GoBlackBears.com/tickets, or in-person by visiting the...
Governor Mills Cuts Ribbon on Sanford Child Care Center Expansion Funded by Governor’s Jobs Plan
Sanford-Springvale YMCA will offer free, full-day Pre-K in partnership with City of Sanford. Sanford, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for a major expansion of the Sanford-Springvale YMCA child care center funded in part by the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.
Man admits robbing Maine postal carriers, breaking into local post offices
PORTLAND, Maine — A man from New Jersey pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Portland to burglarizing two Maine post offices and robbing two U.S. Postal Service letter carriers at knifepoint. According to court records, during the span of one week in January, Winston McLeod, 31, and...
Bangor Daily News seeks a senior business reporter
The Bangor Daily News, an innovative, award-winning and family-owned digital media company, has an immediate opening for an ambitious and experienced news reporter to cover business and the regional economy. This reporter would join a talented team of journalists dedicated to producing direct, honest, comprehensive and compelling news coverage in...
You Are Deeply Loved Color Run Aug. 4 in Wiscasset
On Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at Wiscasset Middle High School, individuals and families will gather to participate in the third You Are Deeply Loved Color Run. The run is held in memory of Gavin Clark and Alex Taylor. They were best friends from the day they met each other at Wiscasset’s Summer Camp program before their kindergarten year. The boys were silly and sensitive, impeccably polite, and could often be seen waving at drivers as they skateboarded all over town. They were even known to shovel snow and sweep gravel aside to create a space for them to practice on their boards. Tragically, Gavin lost his life just before his 16th birthday in 2015. Alex missed his buddy every day and lost his own life at 19 years old in 2020.
Flood threat winds down in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Heavy rain was causing a lot of problems in southern areas of Maine, especially the greater Portland area, Tuesday morning. Flooding and ponding on roads was expected and occurring. Just before 8 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Cumberland...
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