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Two of Maine’s congressional races will use ranked-choice voting in November
Two of the three congressional races on Maine ballots in November will use ranked-choice voting, which has impacted the outcome of some recent elections. Last week, the Department of the Secretary of State released an updated list of general candidates for all races, except for the presidency. The list included an independent candidate running for […]
Ann-Frédérique Guay Exceeds Expectations Again and Again
In the span of a year, Ann-Frédérique Guay has gone from a First Team All-American with Norwich in NCAA DIII, to a Hockey East All-Academic All-Star with Maine, and now to a professional hockey player signing in Sweden. Guay continues to exceed all expectations, including her own.
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...
Offshore columnist to speak Aug. 15
ELLSWORTH — Longtime Ellsworth American international affairs columnist Marvin Ott will give a talk titled “American Foreign Policy: High Stakes, Huge Uncertainties” on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Moore Community Center. The 11th annual talk will be held during the Hancock County Democratic Committee’s...
MDI native named DCP director of early childhood programs
ELLSWORTH — Downeast Community Partners (DCP) has welcomed Naomi McIsaac of Mount Desert Island as the Director of Early Childhood Programs. “Her scholastic expertise and experience as an academic educator at every level, from infant/toddlers to elementary and middle, as well as the collegiate level, superbly equips her to lead DCP’s Early Childhood Programs,” stated DCP Executive Director Rebecca Palmer.
Maine teens arrested after escaping Long Creek
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- Police say the two Maine teens who escaped from Long Creek Youth Development Center and carjacked a woman in South Portland have been arrested. Police say a woman was forcibly removed from her vehicle by 18-year-old Davyn Flynn of Portland and a 16-year-old boy around 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Liberty Commons apartment complex. The teens allegedly told the victim they had a weapon, but one was never shown, according to police.
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.
Jimmy Fallon Enjoys Take-out at Finn’s in Ellsworth
If you were in downtown Ellsworth Saturday night and thought you saw Jimmy Fallon, you did!. Jimmy Fallon and his wife stopped into Finn's Restaurant on Main Street for some take-out! While he was there he posed for photos with the staff. And even signed a few dollar bills for...
Midcoast Humane sees increase in owner surrenders
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- One of the biggest hurdles Maine shelters are seeing this year is an influx of more animals coming into the shelter than in the past. Midcoast Humane in Brunswick says it currently has more animals than it has had all year. “Last month, we took in more...
Berwick plan to build new water treatment facility on hold due to $5 million price tag
BERWICK (WGME) – Elevated and unsafe manganese levels have been a recurring problem in Berwick's water system. The town has spent some bond money to upgrade the water treatment plant. Berwick is one of the few towns in Maine that gets its water from a river. But when the...
Meetings will be held this week to discuss new LPOE projects in Fort Fairfield and Limestone
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - Two new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) projects are in the works in Aroostook County - in Limestone and in Fort Fairfield. The projects will bring a new land port complex to supplement the already existing ports of entry. Two meetings are being held this week to gather information from the community and identify shared goals between the federal government and local towns.
Condo development in downtown Sanford part of city revitalization plans
SANFORD, Maine — A new housing development in Sanford is one part of the city's revitalization plans. The project includes eight modern condo units and one single-family unit, located along Bodwell Street in downtown Sanford. Sanford City Manager Steven Buck says housing developments like this are critical to breathing...
Poland-area school district looks to pass new budget after last version failed
POLAND (WGME)-- The Poland-area school district is looking to pass its budget after the last one failed. It's part of the theme this summer with Maine voters not budging on school budgets. Several school districts have been forced to make cuts more than once before sending budgets back to voters.
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