Bowerbank
GOVERNMENT
Maine Senate candidate, GOP champion, dies suddenly
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Susan Abercrombie, a longtime public servant and current candidate for Maine Senate, has died. Abercrombie, a Republican from Portland, was running against Rachel Talbot-Ross, the current Speaker of the Maine House, for the Maine Senate District 28 seat. Under state law, Abercrombie’s name has now been...
Can You Light Up A Fatty While Driving a Vehicle In Maine?
Funny enough, people ask this specific question, frequently. So, I thought I would address it and help ya'll out. Let's break it down. Marijuana use is regulated here in the state of Maine but not federally. Adults who are 21 or older can have up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis according to Maine.gov.
35 Maine-Inspired Baby Names Perfect for Your Little Bundle of Joy
It's a fun and exciting decision, but there's a lot to weigh when it comes to naming your little bundle of joy. You've got to think about the meaning and significance, its uniqueness, how it sounds, and any future implications it might have. But can you go wrong by giving...
Rural Maine: Brace for Longer Waits for Your Mail Next Year
As someone who lives in rural Maine... This wasn't exactly the kind of news I was hoping for. Although, I do understand that the postal system seems to get more complicated every day. Maybe I'm being too simple, but I sort of assume that the USPS is like a lot of other business models in America that are slowly becoming obsolete.
Maine GOP leader confirms that Windham lawmaker attended Jan. 6 rally
WINDHAM -- House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham confirmed to WGME during a phone interview on Saturday that a Republican Windham representative, Barbara Bagshaw, had in fact attended the January 6 "Stop the Steal" rally in Washington D.C. after photos emerged Friday showing the representative at the Capitol complex during the event.
‘Not Your Grandma’s Flea Market’ Happening Soon in Maine
Yes, this is happening right here in Maine, and it's totally awesome!. When you hear "flea market," you might think of old antiques, collectibles, and items not everyone would be lured in to typically be super stoked to buy. But when "Not Your Grandma's Flea Market" rolls into town, it...
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
You’ll Want to Think Twice Illegally Passing a Stopped School Bus in Maine
If you're a licensed driver in Maine, you should probably know when that blinking stop light appears out of the side of a school bus, that is your cue to stop as kids are entering or exiting. With school back in session for many this week, drivers should know that...
Maine DOE names finalists in 2025 Teacher of the Year
PORTLAND, Maine — Four finalists for Maine's 2025 Teacher of the Year were named on Wednesday. Each of them was selected to move forward in the process and was chosen from the 2024 Maine County Teachers of the Year, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Education.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.