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Here are the newest outlets in Kittery, and more retail news
Maine’s Kittery Premium Outlets has seven new retailers this summer and will soon add an eighth in Vineyard Vines. The newest shops at Kittery Premium Outlets, which anchor the town’s collection of outlet shopping centers, include a combined Carter’s and OshKosh B’Gosh clothing store, a Claire’s gift store, the home furnishing shop Mélange Home, Perfume Palace, the sneaker shop Limited Hype and Jack’s Country Store. Vineyard Vines is slated to open next spring.
Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
YMCA recognizes community at anniversary event
BAR HARBOR — The Mount Desert Island community came out to celebrate the YMCA’s 125th Anniversary at a gala event last Thursday at The Bar Harbor Club. The gathering began with cocktails and a silent auction on the terrace and a curated display by the Bar Harbor Historical Society of MDI YMCA memorabilia, then moved to a buffet dinner interspersed with insights from guest speakers, reflections by the YMCA’s award recipients and a paddle raise to support a few of the Y’s programs, most notably the new endowment MacLeod Fund, to support free swim lessons and water safety for all five-year-old children and scholarship for summer day camp.
Marshwood 12U baseball wins Maine Cal Ripken title, advances to New Englands
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The Marshwood Cal Ripken 12-year-old All-Star baseball team is extending its plans for summer baseball. The Hawks are off to New England regionals after capturing the age 12-and-under Cal Ripken Maine state championship with a 3-0 victory over Noble at Berwick Recreation Field last Friday. "In the finals, we...
Hottest start to July on record continues in Maine with more heat and humidity
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It was another scorcher in Maine on Tuesday with many areas once again topping out in the 90s. It certainly is hot out and it’s not just the heat, but the humidity has been quite high as well. As of July 16, it has been the...
Maine communities open cooling centers as hot and humid conditions continue
More near-record breaking heat and humidity are expected in Maine on Tuesday and Wednesday before the heat wave comes to an end on Thursday.. Tuesday will be hot and humid once again, with plenty of sun expected. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s, feeling close to 100 with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
Detour set up at Route 3 in Augusta as Maine State Police respond to incident
AUGUSTA, Maine — A section of Route 3 in Augusta was closed Tuesday afternoon while state police responded to a developing incident. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release that state troopers were at the scene of an incident in Augusta just before 3:30 p.m. Tactical and crisis negotiation teams were part of the response.
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
1A Crash sends three to the hospital with minor injuries
HOLDEN -- A collision on route 1-a this morning sent three people to the hospital with minor injuries. The accident occurred in front of G and M Market in Holden just before 10 am when a man pulled into oncoming traffic and was hit by another driver. First responders were...
Dangerous Situation In Milford with an Armed Man, Kids, and Bombs
An alleged domestic situation in Milford ended in the arrest of one man, and the rescuing of three kids locked in a home that also contained explosives. When Police Responded to a Report of An Assault, They Found a Man With a Knife. William Abernathy, 46, of Milford is facing...
Maine Senators announce upgrades for Presque Isle International Airport
MAINE (WABI) - Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announcing more than 611-thousand dollars in upgrades for the Presque Isle International Airport. The awards are through the Airport Improvement Grant Program and will support the construction towards a new 15-thousand square yard terminal to accommodate for larger planes. Funding will...
The 3rd Annual Ed Sheffer Ink & Iron Fest Is Coming In September
This yearly event is in memory of Ed Sheffer, the founder of Diversified Ink, who died in a motorcycle accident on June 16, 2020. The 2024 date is set for the annual Ed Sheffer INK & IRON FEST, benefiting Maine Veterans. Ed was a great friend to not only all...
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