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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...
Kristy Richards named new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School
SANFORD, Maine — Kristy Richards has been named the new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Sanford. Richards is no stranger to Sanford. She graduated from Sanford High School and has served the Sanford School Department in various positions. Richards will succeed Trish Leet, who retired at the end of the...
Bush Family Classic sets fundraising record for Gary’s House
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Northern Light Mercy Hospital announced that the Bush Family Classic raised a record-breaking $440,000 for Gary’s House, a program providing free accommodations for families of patients receiving medical care in greater Portland. The annual event, held in June at the Nonantum Resort and Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, is the largest fundraiser for Gary’s House. ...
Thunderstorm Threat Continues Tomorrow, with More Showers and Storms in the Forecast
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Tuesday. We had an active weather day across the county with showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and early evening hours. The area of low pressure and energy associated with this shower activity continues to push eastward, and will result in showers tapering off later tonight, with some patchy fog possible to develop between now and tomorrow morning. Clouds likely linger in the forecast during the morning hours of Wednesday, with another round of showers and thunderstorms developing and pushing through during the afternoon and evening hours. We’ll continue to see active weather through the end of the work week and into the weekend, as low pressure continues to develop and impact our weather until then.
Offshore columnist to speak Aug. 15
ELLSWORTH — Longtime Ellsworth American international affairs columnist Marvin Ott will give a talk titled “American Foreign Policy: High Stakes, Huge Uncertainties” on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Moore Community Center. The 11th annual talk will be held during the Hancock County Democratic Committee’s...
Bangor ME’s Forecast for August Shows More Rain and Less Heat
Maine weather is so weird. Although, it's gotta be strange to live in a place like Southern California, where basically the weather never changes. So much so, people there often freak out about rain, the way we freak over snow. They legit have to fear the roads becoming slippery from the rain making oil slicks on the road form the lack of rain, but high traffic volume.
Downtown Bangor Business warns others of theft threat
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The owners of a Downtown Bangor business is warning others about possible thefts in the area after they say someone broke in their shop. Tuesday morning, when an employee of the Bangor Wine and Cheese Company opened the shop, they say something seemed off. Between closing...
Showers & Storms Until Sunset. Warm & Sticky Night
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The rest of the night will have partly to mostly cloudy skies. Fog will once again be likely, especially along the coast, but we may see it spread farther inland as compared to the past few nights. It will be warm & muggy as lows drop into the 60s which is about the same as the dew point temperatures.
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