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Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician school set to take off
The University of Maine at Augusta is launching the state’s first aviation maintenance technician (AMT) school. Until now, Maine has been one of only three states without a program, with aviation employers saying they’ve had to rely on recruiting skilled workers from out of state, university officials said.
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...
RFK Jr. submits signatures, setting up potential ranked-choice race in Maine
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he has turned in the necessary signatures to be on the November ballot in Maine as a presidential candidate. The Kennedy campaign said it turned in signatures from just under 5,000 voters Monday, according to a news release. Maine law requires at least 4,000 signatures from voters, but […]
Maine Celtics Basketball Clinics Coming to Ellsworth Wednesday August 7th
Ready to get your hoop on? If you're between the ages of 7 and14, you're invited to the Maine Celtics Free Summer Clinic Series on Wednesday, August 7th at the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School. Registration is suggested and you can register HERE! or just show up the day of the event....
Ellsworth City Council holds public meeting regarding new courthouse
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - The Ellsworth City Council held a public workshop Tuesday regarding the new Courthouse. In 2019, the Maine Judicial Branch began pursuing properties in the area to build a new facility. The state proposed 120 Surry Road as a potential location. An application permit has not been...
MDI Bio Lab marks 2023 as 'landmark year'
BAR HARBOR — At its July 25 annual meeting, Hermann Haller, president of Mount Desert Island Biological Lab (MDIBL), called 2023 a “landmark year marking 125 years of rigorous exploration and discovery.” The biological laboratory initiated a new multi-year strategic plan — a plan that not only increases staff, critical infrastructure and education initiatives but positions the lab to become a more forceful scientific presence in Maine.
Willowind celebrates 26 years of 'carrying our community'
BAR HARBOR — Stretching east and west beyond the creaky gates of Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center, dozens of cars lined the side of the Route 3 on Wednesday evening, July 24 for the nonprofit’s 26th anniversary celebration and annual fundraiser. Dressed in evening attire, people filed in through...
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 Black Bears football begins training camp
ORONO (WGME) - Football is back in Orono! The Maine Black Bears opened training camp on Wednesday!. Maine will kick off the new season on Friday night, August 30th, against Colgate University at Morse Field!. It'll mark the 3rd year for head coach Jordan Stevens. The Black Bears are coming...
Teachers become students at computer science program
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Teachers of all grades and subjects came to the University of Maine campus for the Computer Science Summer of Fun program, gaining skills to use on and offline. The week-long initiative was created four years ago by Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) and Educate Maine...
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