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New and expanded clean energy training programs in Maine
AUGUSTA -- There will be six new and expanded clean energy workforce training programs across the state. The funds are coming from the federal government. The programs will be located in Biddeford, Portland, Freeport, Augusta, Orono and Oxford Hills. Dan Burgess, the Director of the Maine Governor's Energy Office said...
Wild blueberry harvest underway as growers cope with challenges
ELLSWORTH — The wild Maine blueberry is hard to escape, especially in the late summer. Images of the iconic fruit adorn everything from T-shirts to tablecloths and postcards to paintings. Blueberry jam, jelly, pies and boxes of the fresh fruit can be found on supermarket shelves and at roadside stands.
RFK Jr. submits signatures, setting up potential ranked-choice race in Maine
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he has turned in the necessary signatures to be on the November ballot in Maine as a presidential candidate. The Kennedy campaign said it turned in signatures from just under 5,000 voters Monday, according to a news release. Maine law requires at least 4,000 signatures from voters, but […]
Unemployment dips in Maine metro areas
Unemployment inched lower in Maine's three major urban areas in June. The federal, Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Bangor's jobless rate went from 2.7% in May to 2.6% in June. Lewiston Auburn's unemployment rate went from 2.8 to 2.7%. In Portland-South Portland, unemployment fell from 2.4% to 2.3%. The figures...
Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician school set to take off
The University of Maine at Augusta is launching the state’s first aviation maintenance technician (AMT) school. Until now, Maine has been one of only three states without a program, with aviation employers saying they’ve had to rely on recruiting skilled workers from out of state, university officials said.
The Latest News and Updates about Maine Sports Teams
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. Stay informed with the latest updates in Maine's sports scene. From high school athletics to professional leagues, the information you need is right at your fingertips. Discover why tracking local teams is vital for community engagement and support. As a sports...
And The Winner of Central Maine Idol Season 4 is….
Season 4 of Central Maine Idol has wrapped up in an electric fashion!. This past Friday, the competition ended at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell with an intense battle among the top three contestants: Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez, Jennifer Nittolo, and Bruce Wilson. And the grand winner is.... Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez. All...
Aroostook-born hiker sets time on international trail in Maine
An Aroostook County native is working to put Maine’s portion of the International Appalachian Trail in more people’s sights. Robert Greenier was born in Fort Kent and lived near Presque Isle as a child. Now a Colorado resident, he hiked all 138 miles of the Maine leg in just under 67 hours, finishing in the wee hours of July 21 in Fort Fairfield.
Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Kelly Kapowski from ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Spotted in Maine
When I was growing up, my favorite TV show was "Saved by the Bell." Kelly Kapowski, played by Tiffani Amber Thiessen, was a legend to me and so many other girls. My favorite episode? When Zach Morris and Kelly got married. Their love story was something so cute. Obviously things are much different now, but that show was super popular back when I was younger.
Strong Winds & Thunderstorms Likely to Impact Central Maine Tuesday
Summer in Maine means the likelihood of thunderstorms, and sometimes the threat can be more severe than others. It kind of feels like during the summer months in Maine there are a select bunch of us that are always secretly wishing for thunderstorms to pop up the way that others are secretly hoping for monster snow storms.
We Tested the New ‘Acadia Nat’l Park’ App Created by a Mainer
Tom Tash, a web developer and owner of Acadia East Campground in Gouldsboro, ME has created an app for all Acadia National Park explorers. There are a few app options when it comes to national parks, hiking trails, and even specific to Acadia National Park, but when we heard that this particular one was created by an actual Mainer, we had to test it out.
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