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Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Improve Your Friendships on Friendship Day in Friendship, Maine
Grab your friends (or family) and head down to Friendship, Maine this weekend to celebrate the 41st Friendship Day! The weekend kicks off Friday at 5pm and culminates on Saturday with a day FILLED with free activities and concludes Sunday this year with a popular annual race. To top things off, the forecast for this weekend couldn't be more gorgeous.
Keep Your Pets Safe On These Hot, Humid Maine Days
The recent streak of heat and humidity has been brutal for many Mainers. But it's not just humans who can suffer in these unbearably hot and muggy conditions. Animals can have a really tough time knowing when to take a break, especially since many of them just want to keep up with the people they love.
Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
48-Year-Old Maine Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Firearm Felony
A 48-year-old Carroll Plantation man was sentenced 15 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jason Levasseur's prison time will be followed by three years of supervised release. Wanted for Probation Revocation. Levasseur was arrested in November 2022 for a state probation revocation. The Maine State Police...
17-Year-Old Died in Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 17-year-old died Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash on Cider Hill Road in York. The motorcyclist passed away at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital. The crash happened around 8:05 pm, said WGME News. No Other Vehicles Involved. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. Name and age were not released.
Are Working Payphones In Maine Still A Thing?
Anyone under the age of 30 reading this, is like...huh?. While casually browsing TikTok the other day, I came across a video of a man who appeared to be traveling through Maine over the 4th of July weekend, nothing unusual there, but I noticed an old school relic in the clip that caught my eye, a good old fashioned payphone!
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
These Emojis Need to Be Added for Maine
For 11 years now (some of) the world has celebrated World Emoji Day on July 17th. Why July 17th? Because that was the preselected date on the emoji calendar. And why July 17th? I didn't find much of a concrete answer. Where Did Emojis Come From?. There are THOUSANDS of...
Marshall Point (Forrest Gump) Lighthouse is a Maine MUST
As someone new to Maine (A FLATLANDER), I am guilty of wanting to do all of the tourist things. What surprises me the most when sharing my "tourist" adventures throughout Maine, is how so many Mainers haven't experience, been to, nor visited several of these awesome places. Whether a local...
This Bar Harbor Mac & Cheese Was Picked As ‘The Best In The U.S.’
Put this delicious Maine dish on your summer bucket list!. Lovefood is the definitive website for food, recipes, expert commentary, engaging opinion and the tastiest, mouth-watering recipes, when they pick the best of the best, you gotta pay attention. Cheesy, creamy, mac 'n' cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It...
After Ingrid Andress, Where to Seek Help for Addiction in Maine
Grammy nominated Ingrid Andress received a significant amount of criticism for her rendition of our national anthem at the MLB 2024 Home Run Derby. Many viewers propounded based on her appearance that she may have been ill or intoxicated. Andress later admitted to being drunk during the performance and shared...
2nd Arrest In Cushing ‘Abuse Of Corpse’ Case Following Police Chase
A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of a person in Cushing, and the abuse of their corpse. State Police arrested 41-year-old Mark Gagne last Friday, charging him with Hindering Apprehension and Abuse of a Corps after processing a scene at 834 River Road in Cushing.
Two Women Injured after Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine
Two women were injured Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash on Washington Street in Auburn. The Auburn Police Department said 77-year-old Carole Bennett from Lewiston was driving across the street when her vehicle was hit by 25-year-old Hedulene Domingos from Lewiston. Impact sent Car in Grass Median. “The impact sent...
Would You Eat A Pizza With Maine Red Snapper Hot Dogs On It?
In honor of "National Hot Dog Day" we have a question for you!. With summer in full swing, you can't help but think of relaxing on a hot summer day, and firing up some dogs on the grill in the backyard, but the question is, does it make a good pizza topping?
One Man Shot Twice and Injured & One Man Arrested in Maine
A 44-year-old man was shot twice and seriously injured and a 40-year-old man was arrested in Cornish on Tuesday afternoon. One Man Shot in Parking Lot and Another Man Arrested. The Maine State Police said Eric Letendre from West Baldwin was found shot in the parking lot of Fairgrounds Pizza and Pub restaurant at 156 Maple Street around 2:30 pm.
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