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Up in the Air: Maine’s Most Popular Airline Routes Revealed
Air travel can be rough. The long security lines, crowded food courts, non-existent parking, never-ending terminals, and general public can drive any sane person mad. However, we Mainers are relatively lucky. Our two largest commercial airports are a godsend. Easy in, easy out. There's nothing like parking and getting to the gate in the span of 10 minutes. It's a completely different flying experience, and small market flying at its finest.
Gilley classes focus on hawks, feathers and northern lights
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Three fun and creative classes at Wendell Gilley Museum are coming up that focus on the natural world around us. On Thursday, Aug. 29, from 2-3 p.m., discover the fabulousness of feathers in this fun program with museum educator Cynthia Ocel on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 2-3 p.m. Discover how feathers are built, how they function and all the different types of feathers that birds have. Look at them under a microscope and with hand lenses. Participants will finish by making art prints of feathers. This program is open to and fun for all ages, but children younger than 7 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $10 per person for museum members and $15 for nonmembers. Sign up at www.wendellgilleymuseum.com/calendar.
Portland's 3 high schools could wind up being consolidated into 1
PORTLAND, Maine — The city of Portland's three high schools could one day be merged into one, but plans to do so are still in the early stages. The Portland Public Schools Board of Education has given initial approval on applications for funding that could be used to consolidate Portland High School, Deering High School and Casco Bay High School.
Overweight truck falls through historic covered bridge, plunges into river
GORHAM, Maine - An overweight truck loaded with crushed gravel fell through a covered wooden bridge in Maine, plunging into the river below and causing substantial damage that will leave the bridge closed for months. According to local reports, the truck was crossing the Babb’s Covered Bridge in Gorham, Maine,...
Scotland’s Skerryvore to perform at BH Opera House
Skerryvore, the acclaimed 8-piece band from Glasgow, takes the stage at Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 plus fees. Advance discounted tickets at $30 are available only by calling the box office at 207-633-5159. The only authorized online seller of Opera House tickets is [boothbayoperahouse.com]boothbayoperahouse.com - other sites may sell audience members fraudulent tickets. Patrons should not use a reseller for this show - go directly to the venue to purchase.
Lewiston code enforcement puts drug bust house on notice
LEWISTON, Maine — The City of Lewiston Planning & Code Enforcement Department cited 149 College Street for health and safety violations because of trash and debris accumulated outside, including drug paraphernalia and feces. It's the same property where officials have made four drug arrests in nine months, most recently...
Barks N' Brews Festival offers good times, cute pets this weekend
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Family fun, live music, good food and beer and plenty of exciting activities, oh, and some cute pets, too. That's what's in store at the "Barks N' Brews Festival" this weekend. Here to tell us all about the big event in Lewiston, being put on by the...
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.
Literacy volunteers needed in Midcoast area
Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this fall: one for volunteers who want to work with kids, and one for volunteer English language tutors for adults. Midcoast Literacy serves individuals in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and northern Cumberland counties, and is seeking volunteers who come from any of these communities. Demand for one-on-one tutoring is very high, especially for children who are struggling to read at grade level, so the need for new volunteers to come forward this fall is significant.
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.
'It means the world': Sea Dogs announcers prepare for major league debut at Fenway
PORTLAND, Maine — Everyone involved in professional baseball has a pre-game routine, from players warming up hours before first pitch to team staff making sure the concession stands are ready for fans to the broadcast team preparing for that night's call. Portland Sea Dogs radio announcers Emma Tiedemann and...
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