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Sale pending: York Beach's Purple Palace finds potential buyer amid family dispute
YORK, Maine — The Purple Palace, a longtime staple of Short Sands Beach, is under contract after a family fallout between the owner and her grandson, who sued her over the breakfast place. Realtor Joseph Italiaander said he could not disclose any information about the pending transaction but said it was under contract Wednesday. The restaurant in the purple building at 1 Railroad Ave. has been run by its owner, Sandra Wilson, since 1976. ...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
Guilford woman found guilty in 'one of the largest embezzlement cases' in Maine history
(BDN) -- A Guilford woman was found guilty on Thursday of stealing more than $700,000 from a Medford company over a period of three years. Terri Moulton, 53, Guilford, was found guilty of Class B forgery and Class B theft after a four-day jury trial in Dover-Foxcroft. Moulton worked as...
Perfect Summer Weekend in store
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Skies remain clear overnight with low temperatures dropping into the 50s. Dewpoint temperatures remain throughout the 50s as well. Saturday will have clear skies in store for all with some light clouds entering Northern Maine in the afternoon. Temperatures top off in the low to mid 80s inland, meanwhile in the upper 70s along coastal areas. Dewpoints rise into the upper 50s as the day progresses.
From the bear’s perspective: Bear walks off with Maine game camera
A man in New Gloucester says he has a plan to keep the bear at bay in his yard now. You have heard of a bird’s-eye view, but what about a bear’s-eye view?. Bears are very active in Maine, and a man from New Gloucester has the video to prove it after a black bear walked off with his camera.
Caribou Cares About Kids Kick-Off
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - The weekend started early for kids in the Caribou area. Officials at the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department kicked off the annual Caribou Cares About Kids celebration today at noon. Kids got to make tie-dye t-shirts and enjoy hot dogs off the grill. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken caught up with those at the event to find out how today went and what else is in store.
Google Street View Documents 13 Years of Gas Price Changes in Maine
I use Google Maps and its companion Google Street View every day in one way or another. It's amazing how far technology has come a long way since we had a folded map in the glove compartment that we used to navigate, or even the Grand Daddy of Maine maps, The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer.
Maine’s Korean War Veteran Recognition Day
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Saturday, will mark 71 years since the Korean Armistice Agreement, ending the Korean War. Friday afternoon, the State House hosted Korean War Veterans Recognition Day. Partnering up to make this happen was the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans....
Maine will recieve $4.3M in USDA grants, to help fund farms and small businesses
BRUNSWICK, Maine — To safeguard Maine's iconic produce and its dedicated farmers; federal and state partners are making major investments in 42 farms and small businesses across the state. At a press conference in Brunswick on Friday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $4.3 million in...
Coast Guard said Body Found and Recovered in Maine
The Coast Guard said a body was discovered Friday morning near Little Chebeague Island in Casco Bay. The Maine Marine Patrol, police and first responders are on the scene recovering the body. Breaking News Updates. No more information was released. This is a developing story. Updates will be posted when...
Big Change Coming to Popular Airline Serving Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
Over the last few decades, we have seen the airline industry change a lot. Just after September 11, we saw a series of new safety regulations put in place. These were, of course, done in an effort to prevent future terrorist attacks. A few years later, we began to see...
'This is our best option:' Maine farmers turn to solar energy due to contaminated fields
ARUNDEL (WGME) – PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have been nothing short of disastrous for hundreds of Maine farmers. It's ruined their land, made their cattle, milk and eggs unsafe to eat and left many farmers with serious health problems. "This farm has been in our family since...
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