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Watch Julia Gagnon Perform Her New Song ‘Here In Maine’
Julia shows some musical love to the Pine Tree State!. After becoming an overnight sensation, when she shocked everyone by cracking the Top 7 on American Idol, Julia Gagnon, who is from Cumberland, is back home, and ready to perform all across the State of Maine for the summer months.
Maine Dept. of Labor no-cost trainings for July 2024
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for July 2024. Register here, and browse more SafetyWorks! Classes, at https://www.safetyworksmaine.gov/training/scheduled_classes/register.shtml. Upcoming classes:. Safety and the Supervisor - July 16, 2024 I 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta. The success of any safety program...
Rinse and repeat through the end of the week
PORTLAND, Maine — Partly sunny skies are anticipated across the state by midday, accompanied by rising temperatures and an isolated thunderstorm for those in the Highlands and tracking eastward through midcoast regions. Overall, it will be in the mid- to upper 80s for most across Maine. As evening approaches,...
State, counties not following all requirements for boards overseeing jails and prisons
In 2023, Maine policymakers updated the requirements for county jail and state prison boards of visitors. But even though the law was enacted in July, some of its provisions are still not being followed, including a mandate that each state prison board of visitors have a formerly incarcerated member. Boards of visitors are panels tasked […] The post State, counties not following all requirements for boards overseeing jails and prisons appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
No, Maine's first LGBTQ+ affordable housing project is not against the law
PORTLAND, Maine — This Pride Month, NEWS CENTER Maine featured plans to build the state's first LGBTQ+ affordable housing facility in Portland. Several viewers raised questions about the legality of the project and the story made national headlines. Viewer Jim asked "Isn't the LGBTQ housing being built in Maine...
Advocates for homeless Mainers urge empathy on 'Longest Day of Homelessness'
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Advocates for the homeless population in Maine say they're not just people on the street asking for money, they're all throughout our community. “Homeless Voices for Justice" held its 17th "Longest Day of Homelessness Summer Solstice Vigil" Tuesday at Tommy's Park in Portland. The group points out...
SUN Bucks benefit now available to help Maine families feed their kids during summer months
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — School is out for Maine students, and while a lot of families will take advantage of the warm weather and time off for vacation, it also means some kids can't take advantage of free school meals. Many districts have long-established summer food programs, where eligible students...
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