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The Annual Greek Festival in Saco, Maine, is This Week
Did you miss the Portland Greek Festival? Worry not, and head to Saco's starting this Friday. Nothing is better than Greek food. Greeks show love through food, and there is so much love at the Greek Festival in Saco. Last year was the first time they had been in person in years because of the pandemic. The big tent is all set, and once again, the food, music, and dancing will take place at the gorgeous St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Saco.
Maxwell's closing strawberry farm in Cape Elizabeth after 51 years
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Popular pick-your-own strawberry spot Maxwell's Farm in Cape Elizabeth says it has decided to close after more than five decades in operation. Maxwell's Farm posted on social media Sunday announcing 2024 will be the strawberry farm's final season after 51 years, citing "no single reason" for its closure, but a "myriad of realities" that had built over time.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make campaign stop in Maine next week
FREEPORT, Maine — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will address local farmers and volunteers in Freeport on Tuesday, July 9, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. to discuss issues impacting the food system. The event’s exact location is to be announced. Kennedy is working to get on...
Auburn honors fallen officer with square dedication 75 years after tragic incident
AUBURN (WGME) - A fallen Auburn police officer was honored by his community on Sunday. The city held a dedication for the officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On July 7th, 1949, a deadly crash took place right at the corner of Court and Main...
Fire marshal's office conducting arson investigation following Rockland incident
ROCKLAND, Maine — Officials are conducting an arson investigation after discovering Molotov cocktail-type devices on railroad tracks in Rockland. The Rockland Police Department said on social media Saturday police and the Rockland Fire & EMS Department responded to a report of a fire on railroad tracks near Pleasant Street around 6:30 p.m.
Local News Blues: AJP’s JPMorgan Chase win merits a second (skeptical) look.
Editor’s Note: You’ve heard about the crisis in local news. InDepthNH.org republishes Local News Blues, which was founded by Alice Dreger, to keep New Hampshire readers up on what’s going on in the real world of funding local news. It isn’t always easy to hear, but important. That’s why we need your support here in New Hampshire. InDepthNH.org is wrapping up today our Independence Day, Independent News fundraiser in which your donation will be doubled up to $5,000 in honor of longtime Concord Monitor columnist Katy Burns, who died Nov. 22, 2023. Her husband Don Burns is matching all of your donations starting July 1 up to $5,000 through the Katy Burns Local Journalism Fund. You can still donate here: https://indepthnh.org/donate/ or send checks to NH Center for Public Interest Journalism, 38 Edgewater Drive, Barrington, NH 03825, EIN Number 812266973. Thank you all for your help. Thanks Amos for an important skeptical look at the latest non-journalist “savior” organizations deciding what news we get to read. Nancy West.
New Hampshire Survivors Advocate for Trucker’s Continued Road Ban After Fatal Crash
Days before the five-year anniversary of a tragic crash that claimed the lives of seven motorcyclists, relatives and friends have gathered to urge New Hampshire officials not to allow the involved trucker back on the state’s roads. The collision, which occurred in Randolph, killed seven members of the Jarheads...
Hanover, NH police investigating death of Dartmouth student found in Connecticut River
HANOVER, N.H. — A Dartmouth student who was reported missing to police Sunday afternoon was found dead in the Connecticut River later in the evening. According to the Hanover Police Department, they received a report that 20-year-old Won Jang had been missing since 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Hanover police and...
Man Hospitalized After Pedestrian Crash in Manchester
Local police are investigating Saturday’s pedestrian crash in Manchester that left a man hospitalized. Department sources say it happened late Saturday afternoon on Gold Street. Video footage taken at the scene shows a pickup truck witnesses say may have been involved in the crash. Police temporarily blocked traffic through...
Four in Custody Following Drug Bust at Plymouth Home
Four suspects are facing charges following Saturday’s drug bust in Plymouth. Officials say local police and their state counterparts entered and searched the home on Cumming Road following ‘a lengthy investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs and the sale of a controlled drug’ out of the residence.
Man in Hot Water After He Cooled Off ‘Au Natural’ at Salem’s Canobie Lake Park
An elderly man is due in court next month for being naked in the wave pool at Salem’s Canobie Lake Park. Local police say officers were called to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday amid reports that a bather, later I.D.’d as 74-year-old John Carabello, was enjoying the water naked.
College Sports: Alberti plays lacrosse at St. A’s — Lester is Athlete of the Year at Endicott
Wilmington’s Nathan Alberti was part of a pretty exciting season. The Saint Anselm College men’s lacrosse team finished 12-5 this season, made the championship game of the Northeast-10 playoffs and qualified for the Div. 2 NCAA tournament. St. A’s defeated Pace University by a 12-11 score in the...
Officials urges swimmers to check bacteria levels amid beach warnings
It's been a crowded week at Maine beaches and while the hot weather certainly makes you want to go for a swim, officials are reminding you to check the water's bacteria levels before you jump in. In South Portland, Willard Beach had over 15 advisories last summer because of high...
Body of missing Dartmouth College student found in river
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) - Police in Hanover, New Hampshire, say a Dartmouth student is dead after going missing around Boathouse Road by the docks on the Connecticut River. Witnesses say they last saw Won Jang, 20, in that area around 9:30 p.m. Saturday. At about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, search crews...
Developers reveal designs for new casino in Nashua
NASHUA, N.H. — Developers have unveiled new designs and the name for the casino planned for the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua. ECL Entertainment, a Las Vegas-based gaming company, announced this week the new facility will be called The Nash Casino. The two-story, 180,000-square-foot space will take over the...
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