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Maine Senators announce upgrades for Presque Isle International Airport
MAINE (WABI) - Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announcing more than 611-thousand dollars in upgrades for the Presque Isle International Airport. The awards are through the Airport Improvement Grant Program and will support the construction towards a new 15-thousand square yard terminal to accommodate for larger planes. Funding will...
Sheriff’s office dispatch center move proceeding
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The construction process to move the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center from cramped conditions in the county jail in Dover-Foxcroft into the administrative unit of the sheriff’s office on the first floor of the same building is currently proceeding. “The dispatch project is coming...
Summerfest in Monson on Saturday
MONSON — Monson’s Summerfest takes place Saturday, July 20, an annual celebration of all things summer. The day is packed with a full schedule of fun for all ages. Everyone is invited to come join in on the fun. For more, go to the town Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TownofMonsonME.
Hoyt Thrills Capacity Crowd in SCoNE Win at Unity
UNITY, Maine (July 15, 2024) – Unity Raceway was the center of the New England racing universe for at least one night on Friday, July 12. The McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour thrilled a standing-room-only crowd at the 1/3-mile Maine oval as it hosted its biggest event in recent history with the first full-blown Sprint Car race held in the Pine Tree State in at least a half-century.
Flag ordinance needs further discussion, Presque Isle council says
A proposed ordinance for flag displays and other ceremonial activities in Presque Isle will go to a working group for further discussion. Following the second public hearing on the proposal on July 10, the Presque Isle City Council voted to table adopting the ordinance until more people have a chance to review it.
Benefit Event for Maine Twins Tragically Taken by Rare Virus
Like most parents, Kachira and Amanda were excited to welcome the joy of twins, Torben and Loxley. Shortly after they received their varicella vaccination, also known as the chicken pox vaccine, they were sadly admitted to the hospital. After a stay at Barbara Bush in Portland and then Boston Children's,...
Parade, Live Music, Fireworks: Bucksport Bay Festival Coming This Weekend
For more than 30 years, folks in Bucksport have been treated to a day of excitement and activity that celebrates this Hancock County Town. The "Bucksport Bay Festival" is coming up this Saturday, and it will kick off at 7 AM Saturday with a Family Fun Run/Dog Walk. Following that,...
Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
New Hampshire judge orders man allegedly linked to international gift card theft ring be held on $500,000 bail
CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire judge has ordered a man allegedly connected to an international theft ring to be held on $500,000 bail. Prosecutors said he was caught stealing gift cards from a Concord store in an effort to scam New Hampshire shoppers. The judge in this case...
'We found him': 75-year-old retired teacher found alive in Maine woods
WELD (WGME) -- A retired schoolteacher, who had been missing for four days, was found alive in the Maine woods. The rescued man’s younger brother says it’s a miracle he survived. "He was coming over to do a history presentation at the camp,” B.A. Altmaier, whose missing brother...
Fat Hen Brewing Company coming to Exeter, Harbor Burger Shack opens in Kittery
Hey there Seacoast! I'm back from a sunshine filled vacation and have a lot of Seacoast restaurant news to share. This week we learn that Fat Hen Brewing company is coming to Exeter offering "pies and pints", Harbor Burger Shack in Kittery brings back 1950s memories with burgers and milkshakes, Fisherman’s Catch restaurant in Wells sold, Brooklyn Café touts New Hampshire's first kosher café and is now open in Newington, and Potter's House Bakery looks to build a sensory room and is looking for your help.
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
Dozens of Maine, New Hampshire, & New York Residents Have Fallen Prey to the Shocking Tactics of the ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang’
For years, we have been hearing about despicable drug dealers who were cutting their drugs with deadly fentanyl, but this is the first time that we have heard about the drug being used to rob people. According to an article on the Fall River Reporter website, the United States Attorney’s...
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