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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.
Local musician grateful for EP release
Online: Go to the website, www.aaronbearmusic.com to preview songs from the EP, which was released this year. In-person: Sundown Sessions at the Sundown Lounge off Depot Street in Bridgton on this Friday, Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and Sept. 13. Stella’s on the Square on Sept. 14, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5. The Bridgton Farmer’s Market on Oct. 5.
Seal Island sees record number of breeding puffins
From a bird blind on Seal Island, I watched as puffins zoomed in from the sea with a rainbow of fish drooping from their beaks. They carried copper and golden juvenile haddock, redfish and white hake. Others had pink krill from massive upwellings that created magenta blotches just offshore. Some...
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...
Bruins honor Lewiston mass shooting victims with major donations at local fan event
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Boston Bruins Foundation honored the Lewiston shooting victims and their families on Friday with two big donations. The Bruins Fan Fest Tour is currently in town in Lewiston with hundreds of fans turning out at The Colisee. Bruins Head Coach and former Maine Black bear Jim...
Medomak Valley football is back to build on regional championship appearance
WALDOBORO, Maine (WABI) - The Medomak Valley Panthers are back with plans to contend in Class C North. They made it all the way to the regional championship game before bowing out to the Oceanside Mariners, 34-22, last November. There will be new pieces in place this year. The Panthers...
Patti’s Aug. 23 “Inside New Gloucester” column
New Gloucester’s 250th Birthday Parade, Community Celebration and Fair coming up soon!. Join in on the Sept. 7 grand finale of the yearlong celebration of New Gloucester’s 250th birthday, beginning with a festive 2.5-mile parade starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Village near the intersection of Church and Gloucester Hill Roads. Participants are to register by Aug. 30 using the application form on the Semiquincentennial Committee page posted at newgloucester.com. Registering on the day of the event will not be permitted.
TD Bank Golf Tournament raises over $14,000 for NMCC Foundation
Aroostook County – The 17th annual TD Bank Golf Tournament to Benefit the NMCC Foundation took place on Thursday, August 15th, at the Presque Isle Country Club. This year’s event raised $14,851 to support students at Northern Maine Community College, drawing the largest number of teams since 2019. A total of 21 teams, comprising 88 golfers, teed off in the annual scramble.
Community Calendar: Aug. 24-Sept. 1, 2024
Yoga at the Orchards, 8-9 am, McDougal Orchard, 201 Hanson Ridge Rd., Springvale. Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. School Supplies Distribution, 9 am, Curtis Lake Church, 38 Westview Dr. Baby Blessings, 10 am-noon, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St. The Wintery Mix,...
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.
Why Kennebunk's Summer Street will not close for Halloween
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Halloween is just a couple of months away, but there will be a change for one of the most popular trick-or-treating places in Maine. The town of Kennebunk announced Thursday that Summer Street will not close to vehicle traffic on Halloween this year. The event has never been an official town or Chamber of Commerce event.
Local Journalism: A Vital Job that Needs to be Done
We are currently seeking volunteers to help us cover Sanford City Council meetings. I began covering council meetings during my senior year of high school, as part of a school project. When I graduated high school this June, I opted to stick with the paper. I’ve continued to cover the meetings for multiple reasons, including my amazing fellow volunteers and the valuable real world experience this opportunity has given me. The key reason though, is because just like everyone else at the paper, I believe local journalism is incredibly important.
Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road to bring bluegrass to Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is excited to welcome Liam Purcell back to the stage! Fans may recall Liam Purcell’s captivating banjo performance in the Lincoln County Community Theater’s 2022 production of “Bright Star.” Now, the 22-year-old prodigy returns to Lincoln Theater leading his band, Cane Mill Road, with a performance that’s sure to resonate with both longtime bluegrass enthusiasts and new listeners alike. Known for their innovative blend of tradition and modernity, these rising stars of bluegrass promise a night of exceptional music Friday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Katahdin Trust Company announces donation to Tekαkαpimək Contact Station atKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
PATTEN, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank headquartered in northern Maine, is pleased to announce a significant contribution to the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, a new facility at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This new facility will greatly support the growing recreation economy in the Katahdin region.
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...
Caribou, ME: Weekend Warmth Gives Way to Monday Showers
Caribou, ME – Maine residents can look forward to a mostly sunny and warm weekend. Saturday brings plenty of sunshine, with high temperatures reaching into the upper 70s and low 80s across northern and downeast regions. Saturday night will be clear to partly cloudy, with lows dipping into the 50s, providing a cool, comfortable evening.
Maine CDC identifies rare disease in wild bird
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) announced Tuesday that a wild turkey from Burnham tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). According to a release from the Maine CDC, This is the first...
Register now to dispose of unwanted pesticides
Maine residents can participate in the Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program, a joint initiative by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The next local obsolete pesticide collection days will be held in Presque Isle in October. Other...
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