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Opening of Anjon’s in Scarborough, Maine, Delayed, but It’s Coming
They closed in 2019 after 65 years, but they're back!. In 2019, Anjon’s co-owner John DiSanto told the Portland Press Herald that increased competition in the area had put the squeeze on them. In 2017, the restaurant had a tough time with unpaid taxes. And on top of that, the family’s patriarch was seriously ill.
Invasive Plant Removal at Legion Pond - Beginning Monday, July 8, 2024
Beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, and continuing throughout the week, divers will be completing invasive plant removal at Legion Pond. Divers will be targeting and removing curly-leafed pondweed using a technique called “diver assisted suction harvesting” (DASH). Divers will return for another week, beginning Monday, July 15, 2024....
Lewiston policy letting teachers 'hide' students' gender identities sparks debate
LEWISTON, Maine (CITC) — A Lewiston Public Schools (LPS) policy allows teachers to conceal students' gender identities from their parents, sparking outrage with a parents' rights group. LPS adopted its Transgender and Gender Expansive Students policy in July 2021, and it was highlighted Monday in a report by advocacy...
Sparklers cause fire that destroys Fort Kent home
Sparklers lit indoors caused a fire on Monday that destroyed a home in Fort Kent, killing two dogs and a cat. The department got the call at 1:28 p.m. and went to the home at 98 Brookside Drive, said Fort Kent Fire Chief Ed Endee. Eighteen firefighters from Fort Kent and seven from Eagle Lake and Frenchville responded. They fought the flames for about two hours, but the building was deemed a total loss.
From the Echo to ABC—and Beyond
After a long career in journalism, T.J. Winick ’94 uses his expertise to help companies avoid damaging their reputation. During his senior year at Colby, T.J. Winick ’94 landed a Jan Plan internship that changed the direction of his life. He went to New York to work alongside multiple Emmy Award-winning producer Curt Gowdy Jr. ’75 on ABC’s Wide World of Sports, the weekly sports anthology TV show.
Harpswell to gauge other firms’ interest in Mitchell Field solar farm
The town of Harpswell plans to solicit expressions of interest from other area solar developers before deciding whether to move forward with a ReVision Energy proposal to build a solar farm at George J. Mitchell Field. The Harpswell Select Board voted at its meeting on Thursday, June 27, to direct...
Construction firm, Wright-Ryan, names new president
PORTLAND, Maine — Alan Sparn has officially stepped into the role of president of Wright-Ryan, one of New England’s largest construction firms. Sparn becomes the second person to fill this role at Wright-Ryan following 40 years under the leadership of co-founder John Ryan who will continue to serve as chair of the board of directors. This significant transition caps off the company’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, ushering in Wright-Ryan's next chapter of leadership, innovation, partnership, and team empowerment with a variety of upcoming initiatives and projects.
Red Snappers cage Fisher Cats
Portland, Maine - The Maine Red Snappers (4-2, 40-35) defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (2-4, 32-41) 4-3 in the series opener in front of 7,368 fans for the eighth sellout of the season. Tyler Miller extended a 10-game hit streak going 1-3 while Eddinson Paulino went 2-4 on the...
Halcyon String Quartet brings 'Realized' to Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Halcyon String Quartet will perform "Realized," a multimedia concert combining stop-motion animation with live music on Sunday, July 14. The 4 p.m. concert will be held at the First Parish UU Church in Kennebunk. A $25 donation is requested at the door. With animated films and stories inspired by a...
From Nubble to Mount A: Old York’s vintage postcard collection now searchable online
YORK, Maine — The Old York Historical Society now has a portion of its collection of historic postcards searchable online at oldyork.org. A collection of 1,780 postcards, part of a larger donation of ephemera focused on York, was given to the society by Peter Moore, former author of the York Weekly column, “Unknown Histories of York.”
Biddeford man found guilty of murdering landlord in front of pregnant girlfriend
A Biddeford man accused of shooting and killing his landlord in front of the victim's pregnant girlfriend has been found guilty of murder. According to the Press Herald, a York County jury deliberated for about an hour on Monday before finding Randal Hennessey guilty of one count of knowing or intentional murder in the death of 31-year-old Douglas Michaud in September 2021.
Portland-based insurance company wrongly denied life insurance benefits
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Portland-based insurance company is under fire for wrongly denying life insurance benefits, according to a report in the Press Herald. The U.S. Department of Labor is requiring Unum to change how it determines proof of good health. In Friday’s settlement, it was revealed that Unum was...
Saco breaks ground on project to protect city's wastewater treatment system
SACO (WGME) -- The city of Saco broke ground on a project designed to better protect the city's wastewater system Monday. The city says the current treatment plant is just feet away from the Saco River. It's been negatively affected by flooding, sea level rise and weather events. In 2021,...
Penquis talks about services they provide during Disability Pride Month
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - July is Disability Pride Month. Christine Rice, Division Manager of the Charlotte White Support Services Department (CWSS) at Penquis stopped by the TV5 studio to talk about some of the local services available through Penquis. Charlotte White Support Services provides quality community health and social services for adults, children, and families affected by cognitive or developmental disabilities, behavioral or mental health challenges, domestic violence, or acquired brain injuries. The team at CWSS is committed to improving the quality of life for those they serve by providing opportunities for personal growth, learning, transformation, and self-fulfillment.
Downtown Searsport construction nearing completion
SEARSPORT -- It was a sight for sore eyes on Monday, July 1st as both lanes on Route 1 in downtown Searsport opened back up. While there's still more work to be done on their now two-year downtown reconstruction project, Searsport Town Manager James Gillway says construction crews in downtown will soon be a thing of the past.
Hundreds come out to honor Houlton Catholic deacon
HOULTON, Maine – Deacon Al Burleigh’s workday starts about 5 a.m., then there’s morning Mass and prayers and whatever the day might bring. And despite being retired, the 73-year-old works most days at the church. “I hang out at church all the time,” he said. Burleigh,...
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