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New high end development in Houlton helps fill housing gap
HOULTON, Maine – Four Houlton entrepreneurs created their own development company when Southern Maine contractors wouldn’t head north to build houses after a COVID-19 home sales rush depleted the town’s housing supply. “There were no houses for sale,” said Jerry York, one of Houlton Housing’s owners....
World’s Top Chamber Musicians Highlight Salt Bay Chamberfest
Music in Blue – the color, the emotion, the musical style – will be celebrated this August when Salt Bay Chamberfest returns to the Midcoast for its 30th season. “The musicians who come here are normally playing some of the most established and well-known concert halls in the world, like Carnegie Hall, or with some of the major orchestras, like the New York Philharmonic, and other such very, very high stature venues,” said Wilhelmina Smith, Chamberfest’s founder, artistic, and executive director.
You Could Own an Entire Island in Maine for the Price of a Condo in Biddeford
If you have a boat, can travel to an island, and are willing to let go of some amenities, you could own your very own island in Maine!. It's called Chance Island and is located in Machiasport. The island is on a stunning 44 acres and includes two beautiful cottages! It's listed by DOWNEAST PROPERTIES, INC.
Brewer police seize fentanyl, cocaine in apartment search
BREWER — Early on the morning of July 22, the Brewer Police Department carried out a search warrant at an apartment located at 20 Chamberlain Street, where they discovered significant quantities of illegal drugs. Upon entering the residence, officers encountered seven individuals. One person was taken to the hospital...
The 3rd Annual Ed Sheffer Ink & Iron Fest Is Coming In September
This yearly event is in memory of Ed Sheffer, the founder of Diversified Ink, who died in a motorcycle accident on June 16, 2020. The 2024 date is set for the annual Ed Sheffer INK & IRON FEST, benefiting Maine Veterans. Ed was a great friend to not only all...
Speedway 95 – Saturday July 20 [RESULTS]
Mother Nature "behaved" and there was a full night of racing at Speedway 95 in Hermon on Saturday, July 20th. Here are the results. Mike Hopkins of Hermon took a big win at Speedway 95 Saturday night when he won the 125 lap $5000.00 to win Granite State Pro Stock Series event, the first of 2 to be held at the track this season.
New high end development in Houlton helps fill housing gap
Since the pandemic drastically changed Houlton’s real estate landscape, the demand for properties in Southern Aroostook continues as people look for more space, remote work opportunities, and a higher quality of life.
Transport of Transformer Through Maine Could Turn Your 5-Minute Commute Into an Hour
Even though some parts of Maine see a temporary increase in traffic during the height of tourist season, the state has very few issues with traffic, for the most part. This is especially true when compared to places like New York, Massachusetts, and California. Over the next month, some people...
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