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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...
Like 25% of Americans, Man In Maine Learns of His Cancer Online Then Turns to a Crowded Emergency Room for Answers
Mike Day is one of many Americans to have found out about their serious illness — in this case, incurable cancer — through an online portal. Details of his advanced stage cancer were given in the hallway of a noisy, overpacked emergency room. He died four weeks later.
New and expanded clean energy training programs in Maine
AUGUSTA -- There will be six new and expanded clean energy workforce training programs across the state. The funds are coming from the federal government. The programs will be located in Biddeford, Portland, Freeport, Augusta, Orono and Oxford Hills. Dan Burgess, the Director of the Maine Governor's Energy Office said...
Unemployment dips in Maine metro areas
Unemployment inched lower in Maine's three major urban areas in June. The federal, Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Bangor's jobless rate went from 2.7% in May to 2.6% in June. Lewiston Auburn's unemployment rate went from 2.8 to 2.7%. In Portland-South Portland, unemployment fell from 2.4% to 2.3%. The figures...
This Maine Caterpillar Will Make You Itch Like it’s Browntail Season
Back in the spring, the conversations about browntail moth caterpillars began. There were all sorts of predictions about how this season was going to fare, based on conditions over the winter, and that whole zombie virus thing. It seemed like the winter was setting us up for a big-time eradication of BTM caterpillars, but that didn't really come to fruition in the way we'd all hoped. I had the rash like three times this year.
Jimmy Fallon Enjoys Take-out at Finn’s in Ellsworth
If you were in downtown Ellsworth Saturday night and thought you saw Jimmy Fallon, you did!. Jimmy Fallon and his wife stopped into Finn's Restaurant on Main Street for some take-out! While he was there he posed for photos with the staff. And even signed a few dollar bills for...
Luxury Yacht “Kisses” Returns to Bar Harbor for 4th Year in a Row
For the 4th year in a row, the luxury yacht "Kisses" has returned to Bar Harbor. Norman Braman was the owner of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, before selling the team to Jeffrey Lurie who bought the team in 1994 for $195 million. Braman's yacht "Kisses" was in Bar Harbor in August of 2021 and late July - early August 2022 and in 2023. She was tied up at the Bar Harbor pier on Monday and Tuesday, July 29th and 30th, 2024.
Maine teens arrested after escaping Long Creek
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- Police say the two Maine teens who escaped from Long Creek Youth Development Center and carjacked a woman in South Portland have been arrested. Police say a woman was forcibly removed from her vehicle by 18-year-old Davyn Flynn of Portland and a 16-year-old boy around 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Liberty Commons apartment complex. The teens allegedly told the victim they had a weapon, but one was never shown, according to police.
Woolwich woman dead after crash in West Forks
WEST FORKS, Maine (WABI) - A couple is expected to survive after they were seriously hurt in a crash yesterday afternoon in Woolwich. It happened at the intersection of Route 1 and Road B. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office says a 75-year-old from Virginia was trying to make a left...
Mid-Coast Audubon lobster bake fundraiser in Bremen Aug. 31
Mid-Coast Audubon is hosting its annual lobster bake fundraiser at Hog Island Audubon camp in Bremen on Saturday, Aug. 31. Members of the Mid-Coast Audubon Board will display their cooking talents and be available to answer bird questions. An $85 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato, and corn on the cob all baked over an open fire on the beach, plus clams, baked onion, lemonade, coffee and a special dessert, and the opportunity to explore the island before or after eating.
The Boulos Co. and Malone Commercial negotiate two downtown Portland leases
Portland, ME Zinn Wealth Management leased Suite A at 62 India St. The newly constructed 1,616 s/f space is on street level and features a conference room, private offices, open workspace, and more. Floor-to-ceiling windows complement the modern design and offer natural light. The father-son team, Jack and Jack, are...
Kittery Nov. 5 election to feature 3 seats on Town Council, 2 on School Committee
KITTERY, Maine — The filing period for Town Council and Kittery School Committee candidacy for the Nov. 5 election has opened. Three Kittery Town Council seats and two seats on the school committee will be on the ballot. All elected positions in Maine’s oldest town carry three-year terms. The winners of each seat will...
Bucksport community remains firm with intentions to keep landfill closure on track
BUCKSPORT, Maine — The town of Bucksport lost 40 percent of its tax revenue when the Verso Paper Mill closed in 2014. A decade later, the town is still fighting the fallout in the form of the mill’s old landfill. The fill, now owned by Bucksport Mill LLC,...
Julia Gagnon Coming To The Cross Insurance Center In October
And she's bringing some of her friends from American Idol!. After a few days of teasing a big announcement on her social media platforms over the last few days, yesterday at 4:45pm, she finally let the cat out of the bag, with a video that let us all know she is coming to Bangor.
Trenton Acadians Stay Alive Handing Quirk Motor City Their 1st Loss 9-6 [PHOTOS]
The Trenton Acadians stayed alive in the Maine State Senior Legion Tournament handing Quirk Motor City their 1st loss, 9-6 on Tuesday night, July 30th at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. Quirk Motor City led 5-4 at the end of the 3rd inning before the Acadians exploded for 4 runs in...