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Maine will recieve $4.3M in USDA grants, to help fund farms and small businesses
BRUNSWICK, Maine — To safeguard Maine's iconic produce and its dedicated farmers; federal and state partners are making major investments in 42 farms and small businesses across the state. At a press conference in Brunswick on Friday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $4.3 million in...
Attorney General files civil rights complaint against Bath couple
BATH, Maine — Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Wednesday that he filed a civil rights complaint under the Maine Civil Rights Act against Andrew Pinkham, 44, and Ranada Pinkham, 43, both of Bath. The complaint, filed with the Sagadahoc County Superior Court, says the Pinkhams targeted their neighbors,...
Lewiston approves the plans for Maine MILL's new home
Officials in Lewiston have approved plans for a new permanent home for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL). The $13 million project calls for the renovation of the Camden Yarns mill, plus an 8,000 square foot addition. "It was a former cotton mill, so it is...
'Ready to roll:' Gov. Mills excited to nominate VP Harris in race for White House
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Governor Janet Mills says she's ready to see Vice President Kamala Harris be formally named as the Democratic Presidential nominee. “I’m feeling very energetic,” Mills said. “Very enthusiastic about the candidacy of Kamala Harris. Ready to roll. Ready to go the convention and formally nominate her and her Vice Presidential pick as the team to win the White House.”
Harpswell approves 'right to fish' policy in light of waterfront complaints
The Harpswell select board has approved a so-called "right to fish" policy, in light of noise and odor complaints from residents about the town's working waterfront. Selectman David Chipman said local fishermen pitched the idea to town officials. The policy affirms the town's support for fishermen's right to harvest along...
Irish minister visits Maine to help build connections with those of Irish descent
PORTLAND (WGME) – An Irish minister is visiting Maine to boost connections with his country and those of Irish decent across New England. Sean Fleming is Ireland’s Minister for the Diaspora, meaning the spread of Irish people living outside the country. He spoke at the Maine Irish Heritage...
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigns for wife in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff was in Portland Wednesday, campaigning for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, as she runs for president. This is his first official campaign event of the cycle. The campaign visit to Maine was already scheduled before President Joe Biden dropped out of...
Here’s Why There Are Rows of American Flags Inside The Maine Mall in South Portland
If you take a quick stroll through the Maine Mall these days, there are a lot of new stores and kiosks to discover. While other malls across the country are struggling, the Maine Mall is thriving. Mall experts will say that you can tell the health of a mall based on how many center aisle kiosks exist.
Hundreds attend summit designed to address Maine's opioid crisis
AUBURN, Maine — A crowd packed Central Maine Community College in Auburn on Thursday for the sixth annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit. This year's event is themed "Creating a Brighter Future for Individuals, Families, and Communities" and includes members of the public, health care providers, policy experts, state and federal government leaders, affected individuals and families, advocates and law enforcement officials to discuss strategies to help Maine people impacted by the opioid crisis.
Maine residents speak out against expansion of Maine's largest landfill
PORTLAND (WGME) – Friday, the Maine DEP held a public hearing on the proposal to expand Maine's largest landfill. The operator of Juniper Ridge, near Old Town, says it needs more space to meet the state's waste goals, but those who live nearby say they're concerned about health risks.
Cumberland Fair Committee Discusses Maintenance
A Cumberland County Commission Subcommittee concerned about who bears responsibility for preparing the community complex for the fair. Fair Subcommittee Member Terry Lowe said the fair board recently shared complaints about landscaping and fence repairs that need to be done around the property. Lowe said the fair has a contract with the county to use the complex, but he does not believe the county is required to do any additional maintenance to prepare for the fair.
South Portland's Riverdale Grade School Playground Closed After 4,000-Gallon Sewage Spill
South Portland residents faced a less-than-pleasant surprise on Thursday when city crews rushed to Riverdale Grade School following reports of raw sewage leaking onto the playground. The playground area, now closed for cleanup, was the site of a substantial sewage spill, estimated at 4,000 gallons. The unwelcome release was contained within an hour, and work is underway to return the area to its former state, according to a release from the Environmental Services.
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