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York County real estate: 2 homes sell for near-record $8.4M as median price hits $553,700
YORK COUNTY, Maine — So far in 2024, there has not been a home sale in York County to top the record set last December when a Kennebunkport residence sold for $9 million, but two properties in York have come relatively close. According to Heather Leach, president of the York County Council of the Maine Association of Realtors, two single-family homes on Bayberry Lane and Peradventure Way in York sold for $8.4 million in April and June,...
Kathleen Turner celebrates 70 at Ogunquit Playhouse, calls being on stage 'the very best'
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Throughout her life and her career, Kathleen Turner has traveled the world and has given numerous memorable performances on both stage and screen. This summer, though, just weeks after turning 70, Turner is experiencing two firsts in her life: she has finally made it to Maine, and she is starring in her very first musical. ...
RSU 21 HR director resigns citing 'highly unprofessional' conduct in school district
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Human Resources Director Scott Harrison is resigning from RSU 21, making him the latest of a number of employees to do so in recent months. In a letter to his colleagues on July 26, Harrison explained, “with a heavy heart,” his decision to leave the district. Calling his time with RSU 21 “challenging,” Harrison praised the leadership of Superintendent Terri Cooper and criticized some of the behavior he said he has witnessed throughout the...
Discussing the New Port of Entries in the County
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - Planning has started for a new port of entry in Fort Fairfield. Officials are holding a couple of meetings this week to hear community concerns and answer community questions. Tuesday night’s meeting in Fort Fairfield was one of two meetings being held this week. The...
Jonesport fish farm makes headway after court denies appeal of the project's local permits
A proposed land-based fish farm in Jonesport is closer to breaking ground after a court denied an appeal of the project's local permits. Maine's Business and Consumer Court rejected the appeal from project opponent Protect Downeast, which argued that the town's planning board misinterpreted the local land use code when it approved the project. The group also claimed that the facility would degrade water quality.
Portland landlord shares video showing Bayside shooting in hopes of sparking conversation
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A shooting in the Bayside neighborhood is re-igniting concerns over crime and violence in Portland. The landlord who captured the video on his security cameras says the Bayside neighborhood is known to be rough, but people need to see what it's truly like in order to change it.
Benchmark at Rye raises over $1,500 for Alzheimer’s, York Hospital receives awards: Seacoast health news
Benchmark at Rye raises over $1,500 for Alzheimer’s RYE — On July 24, Benchmark at Rye, a Mind & Memory Care community held a silent auction, Cookout for a Cause, to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Seacoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk raises funds for Alzheimer’s research, reduction, early detection, quality...
TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race Kicks Off It's 26th Year
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Want to be part of this year's annual TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race? Click here to register to volunteer before the events Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. The annual race happens in Cape Elizabeth near Crescent Beach State Park on Route...
EVENTS: Windsor Fair set for Aug. 24 – Sept. 2
Maine’s second largest agricultural fair will be offering harness racing, Rockwell Amusements Midway, exhibition hall, historical museum, livestock, demo derbies, truck/tractor/livestock pull events, live music, agricultural education and more. General Admission: Children 11 and Under Free, Ages 12 and up: $12, Wednesday, August 28, half Price $6 and half...
New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move work to Skowhegan
The shoe manufacturer New Balance will close it's Norridgewock factory and move all operations to its Skowhegan facility. In a statement, the company said the transition will begin this fall, and that all employees at the Norridgewock location will be moved to the expanded Skowhegan space. Norridgewock Town Manager Richard...
Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk needs pet food donations
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- One thing the Animal Welfare Society (AWS) in Kennebunk really needs is food. That goes for cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens. AWS likes to go with Purina One. It's what they feed most of the animals and they like to keep their diets consistent. But they also...
Portland Sea Dogs stand 'Lewiston Strong' with special night at Hadlock Field
PORTLAND (WGME) – The Portland Sea Dogs honored the victims and survivors of the Lewiston mass shooting during Maine Strong night at Hadlock Field. Wednesday’s game was all about Lewiston and Auburn, honoring and celebrating the community. And the night was complete with a very memorable first pitch.
New public access waterfront landing opens in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine — The city of Portland completed a project this summer that's been years in the making. A new public access waterfront landing is now open in Amethyst Park. The 300-foot Mavodones Landing is named after one of the city's longest-serving council members, Nicholas Mavodones Jr., who also has a deep connection to Portland's waterfront.
Thornton Academy names new director of student support
Melissa Camire has joined Thornton Academy in Saco as the school’s director of student support. In this role, Camire oversees special education programs that support students with a disability to ensure their academic success, according to a press release from the school. Camire previously worked at Child Development Services,...
Pan Storm concert in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is delighted to announce a concert of Panstorm at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the pavilion at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street. Panstorm is a community steel band based in Bangor. They played to a...
Vassalboro first responders receive $17,500 grant from blue ribbon commission
Money was a major theme at the July 25 Vassalboro select board meeting, and for once, some was coming in instead of going out. Vassalboro First Responders Chief Dan Mayotte was the first person with good news (and a request): the First Responders recently received a $17,300 grant, part of the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission the Maine legislature created in 2023.
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