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Maine heat pump company to open 1st Aroostook store
A Maine heating and cooling company will soon open its northernmost location in Aroostook County. Dave’s World, which has six other locations across southern and central Maine and mainly sells heat pumps, will open on Presque Isle’s Main Street in September. The new store will be the company’s...
From a Race Track to a Movie Theater
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - From a racetrack to a Movie theater Folks at Spud Speedway have found a unique way to give back to the community. For the first time, there will be two drive-in movie nights at Spud Speedway. Tonight and Saturday, folks will be able to watch movies on a 20-foot wide by 12-foot-tall LED screen at the track. All they have to do is get their free ticket at one of the Big Cheese Pizza or Freshies locations.
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.
Rockport names members for wastewater task force, asks Camden to create companion committee
ROCKPORT — At a special meeting July 23, four Rockport residents and one Camden resident were named by the Rockport Select Board to a new task force with a specific mission: To study the costs and benefits of a collaborative approach for improving wastewater treatment systems in the Towns of Rockport and Camden, including a municipal utility district.
Trenton Acadians Beat Capital Area 3-0 in Senior Legion Tournament
The Trenton Acadians beat Capital Area 3-0 in the opening game of the Senior Legion State Tournament at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Saturday morning, July 27th. Capital Area outhit the Acadians 5-2 but Trenton scored 1 run in the 2nd inning and 2 runs in the 5th inning. Jackson...
The coordinated campaign intends to crack down on speeders in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine
Drivers are being reminded by national highway administrators to prioritize safety and slow down to ensure they reach their destination without incident. Take a glance at your speedometer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formed a regional task force to put a stop to speeding with the help...
Harris leading Trump by 8 points in Maine: Poll
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump by 8 points in Maine about 100 days out from November’s election, according to a poll from the University of New Hampshire released Friday. The poll showed 48 percent of voters supporting Harris, 40 percent backing Trump, 4 percent for independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and 1 percent…
Augusta officials warn of potential traffic delays Sunday during Ironman race
Drivers in the Augusta area are advised to allow extra time to get to their destinations Sunday as more than 2,300 athletes compete in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. The competition features a 1.2-mile swim in the Kennebec River, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. It’s half the distance of a full Ironman triathlon.
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Duke Dog Duo
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Owls Head library holds online art auction, invites entries to Ekphrastic Poetry Contest
OWLS HEAD — The Owls Head Village Library is offering a unique opportunity to view and bid on local artwork. The library, run entirely by volunteers, is hosting an online art auction. In addition to a signed print by Jamie Wyeth, work from other area artists such as Eric Hopkins, Lydia Kaeyer, Bjorn Runquist, and many others are up for bid.
Union Elementary School gets new roof to stop leaks
Union Elementary School is getting a new roof. On July 17, a dozen construction workers worked on the roof while another worker operated a lift, which delivered brand new material from the ground. Construction on the new roof began July 11 with the removal of the old roof, said Facilities Director Brian Race.
Knox Clinic now accepting new adult counseling patients
ROCKLAND — The Knox Clinic is now accepting new patients aged 18 and older for free counseling services. This opportunity is available to those who are uninsured, underinsured, or members of the dental clinic. “Our dedicated team, including Justine Charbonneau, LMSW-cc, and Reba Richardson, LCPC Intern, is committed to...
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