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New agreement guarantees community college graduates admission to the University of Maine System
Maine community college graduates will be guaranteed admission to the University of Maine System, under a new transfer agreement announced Wednesday. Maine Community College System President David Daigler said the state's public colleges have long had hundreds of separate agreements making it possible for students to transfer to university programs after graduating from community college.
Should This Maine Railroad Corridor Be Converted to a Recreational Trail?
The MaineDOT is asking towns from Standish over to Fryeburg for their opinions on a proposed conversion of a 31-mile section of the inactive Mountain Division Rail Corridor, to an interim use, off-road, shared-use path. The 31-mile section of the Mountain Divisio targeted for conversion runs from Johnson Field in...
Environmental, Community Interns Make a Difference in Maine
Nearly forty students this summer received funding through the McKeen Center and the Environmental Studies Program (ES) to work for local government and nonprofits that are protecting the environment and helping improve people's lives. Both of these campus offices run large internship programs to give students workplace experience in mission-driven...
And The Winner of Central Maine Idol Season 4 is….
Season 4 of Central Maine Idol has wrapped up in an electric fashion!. This past Friday, the competition ended at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell with an intense battle among the top three contestants: Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez, Jennifer Nittolo, and Bruce Wilson. And the grand winner is.... Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez. All...
We Tested the New ‘Acadia Nat’l Park’ App Created by a Mainer
Tom Tash, a web developer and owner of Acadia East Campground in Gouldsboro, ME has created an app for all Acadia National Park explorers. There are a few app options when it comes to national parks, hiking trails, and even specific to Acadia National Park, but when we heard that this particular one was created by an actual Mainer, we had to test it out.
Maine PUC declines to investigate Casco Bay Lines ferry rate increases
PORTLAND (WGME) -- If you're planning to head out to one of Casco Bay's islands, you may want to double check the ticket prices. Tuesday, the Public Utilities Commission declined to look further into new rates for the Casco Bay Lines ferries, essentially approving them. The rate change nearly doubles...
Maine police, FBI use surveillance to crack down on illegal marijuana grows
PORTLAND (WGME) – Police are cracking down on illegal marijuana grows around Maine. One of the latest grows was just 950 feet from a middle school in Mexico and directly across the street from a daycare. Police and the FBI used a tracking device on a minivan and a...
2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Named NEMPA Best Premium Full-size SUV for Second Year
•New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) names 2024 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Best Premium Full-size SUV two years running. •Built on a solid foundation of premium American craftsmanship, the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer perfectly blends superior comfort, exceptional luxury and advanced technology with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability. •NEMPA jurors cover...
The National Park Foundation contributes $2 million to workforce housing in Acadia
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - The National Park Foundation looks to help Acadia National Park expand their workforce housing. Friends of Acadia announced that $2 million was contributed to help build seasonal workforce housing. They say the imperative effort will help create a sustainable long-term solution for seasonal employees. The...
UMaine gets $100,000 grant to help train quality STEM educators for rural districts
ORONO, Maine — Rural schools tend to face staffing shortages more than most, and this issue is even worse when it comes to recruiting and retaining quality STEM teachers. The University of Maine is hoping to tackle this problem and recently received a $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to do just that.
UMaine Dining hosts career fair
ORONO -- UMaine Dining held a career fair Tuesday afternoon to meet with prospective employees as they prepare for the fall semester. Staff conducted on-site interviews and answered questions for people interested in joining the team. More staff is needed as the university plans to open up more venues on campus, including a Starbucks and a pub.
Police: Several injured at scene of shooting on Forest Avenue in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine — Police and emergency officials responded Tuesday night to a "major incident" in the area of Forest Avenue in Portland, in which four people were brought to Maine Medical Center after a reported shooting at Morrill's Corner. Portland police had originally said three people were taken to...
Old Town Man With Multiple Warrants Arrested at Clifton Home
A speeding vehicle in Clifton led to a confrontation between a Penobscot Sheriff's Deputy and a suspect with multiple outstanding warrants. Charles Michaud, 55, of Old Town was arrested on Monday morning at a residence on Scotts Point Road in Clifton. How Did Police Catch Up to Him?. The Penobscot...
Presque Isle Ruby Tuesday closes for repairs after failing two health inspections
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Presque Isle has closed for repairs after failing two health inspections this summer. On June 20, 2024, the State of Maine conducted an inspection that found Ruby Tuesday to be in violation of 3 critical and 14 non critical violations. The inspection revealed issues with their plumbing and sewage, cross contamination risks and uncleanliness, among other issues. As per state law, Ruby Tuesday’s was given time to fix these violations and had another inspection within 30 days.
Fishermen protest ongoing closure of Northern Edge
Fisheries regulators voted this month to “discontinue” development of a plan to reopen the Northern Edge of Georges Bank — a lucrative scallop ground that has long been closed to commercial fishing. In April, the New England Fishery Management Council agreed to consider requests to reopen the...
1st Bailey Island Fishing Tournament since 2019 an ‘awesome start’
A crowd gathered around the wharf on Garrison Cove at 10 a.m. on July 22 to see a 94-inch, 386.5-pound tuna being hoisted and weighed. The tuna was the first to be caught in this year’s Bailey Island Fishing Tournament, which returned after a five-year hiatus. The crew of...
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