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AP announces 3 new content collaborations with nonprofit newsrooms
The Associated Press today announced three new content sharing agreements with U.S. nonprofit news newsrooms: Deep South Today, The Maine Monitor and The Nevada Independent. The new content collaborations follow arrangements AP announced in May with CalMatters, Honolulu Civil Beat, Montana Free Press, Nebraska Journalism Trust and South Dakota News Watch, along with a content sharing arrangement between AP and The Texas Tribune announced in March.
New South Bristol School Principal Eager to Engage Community
The South Bristol School Mariners have a new, but familiar, face at the helm in Laurie Stiles who is excited to take over as principal for the upcoming school year. Stiles, who taught math and social studies at the school for the past year, said she’s looking forward to working with the staff, students, and the community in a different capacity.
Celebrate summer’s end with KELT
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is hosting a series of gatherings to close out the summer season and support the work of the land trust across the estuary. Join KELT staff, Board, and friends at upcoming events to sample the bounty produced in the Kennebec Estuary, support local businesses, and further KELT’s work to conserve and restore the natural places we all cherish.
Wiscasset’s Jackie Lowell gets ‘Spirit of America’ honor
According to a selectboard resolution Chair Sarah Whitfield read aloud Aug. 20, Jacqueline “Jackie” Lowell served many years on the cemetery committee and the historic preservation commission, has so far served 22 years on the planning board and 20 on the ordinance review committee, and has been taking the selectboard’s minutes for 20 years.
More questions ballot bound in Wiscasset
A check with Maine Municipal Association over a committee’s request has led to plans for more Nov. 5 ballot questions for Wiscasset voters. Selectmen Aug. 20 supported ordinance changes Town Manager Dennis Simmons said would meet the Wiscasset Municipal Airport Advisory Committee’s goal of voting privileges for longtime member Steve Williams of Georgetown.
Lewiston-based home repair program to help seniors stay in their homes will expand in Maine
The Lewiston Housing Authority will expand a home modification program for seniors with a $1.25 million award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program previously served older Mainers living in Androscoggin County but will eventually reach 150 additional homes in Cumberland, Franklin, Kennebec and Oxford Counties.
Press Release: Portland Museum of Art Presents Mass Timber Maine Conference
Be Inspired into Action and Explore at the Mass Timber Maine Conference!. Portland, ME—The Portland Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the Maine Mass Timber Conference, taking place from November 13 to 15, 2024, in Portland, Maine. This groundbreaking event will bring together industry leaders, artists, innovators, and visionaries to explore the future of construction through mass timber technology.
Pedestrian safety improvements made in Monument Square Park
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Portland has recently made improvements to Monument Square Park to make it safer for people walking and enjoying the area. That means the parking for business owners, loading and delivery needs, and public parking will be restricted in the area. The Assistant City Manager Greg Jordan...
Portland sees boom in number of cruise ship visits and, with it, growing pains in the community
To address the traffic gridlock on Commercial Street caused by the sheer number of pedestrians, tourism operators hired 5 flaggers to bring groups of people across the street's busiest intersections last fall. And a community hotline monitored by Visit Portland was activated and fielded 43 cruise-related complaints, the biggest issues...
Maine sophomore pacers open Windsor Fair
Windsor, ME — Two $19,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers jump start the Windsor Fair program on Sunday (August 25) with the top two point earners pitted against one another in the opener. The first $19,691 division kicks off the afternoon card at 12:45...
Studio Two: An Early Beatles Tribute Comes to Sanford
Strategies for a Stronger Sanford is holding a fundraising event at the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 28 at 8 pm that Beatles fans will not want to miss. Tickets are available online www.sanfordpac.org. Pricing is $37.50 for premium seats and $30.50 for standard seats. Studio Two is...
One person dead following farm truck crash in Corinth
CORINTH -- One person is dead following a crash involving a farm truck in Corinth Friday. According to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, a report of a serious motor vehicle crash on the Beans Mill Road in Corinth came in just before 4:30 p.m. Authorities say the crash took place...
Strangers rescue beached shark in Lubec
LUBEC, Maine (WABI) - A night out made an unexpected turn for a few people in Lubec. “We were eating dinner and all of a sudden we heard a bunch of splashing. And I don’t know if the thresher shark was chasing bait or really, what was going on, but all of a sudden it came flying out of the water and landed on the beach,” said Wes Crockett, one of the people who saved the shark.
Memorial service held for missing Houlton pilot
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Army National Guard held a memorial service earlier on Saturday at the Maine Air Musueum to honor the life of Houlton pilot Billy Hogan. Billy Hogan was 28 years old when he disappeared during a flight from Danbury, Connecticut to Houlton, Maine in May of 1972.
Andre Miller keeping the dream alive in Canada
BANGOR -- "Whenever my numbers called, just kind of, go out and do what I do.”. Former old town and University of Maine standout Andre Miller’s professional football career has been an uphill battle. However, the climb is nothing new to the former all CAA-wideout, who began his collegiate...
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