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Skidompha Genealogy Roundtable July 11
The Skidompha genealogy roundtable at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 will feature a visual stroll through 120 years of changes on Main Street in Newcastle. Karen Paz will show examples of historic photos taken throughout the area, noting the people associated with them. She will also show samples of some of the thousands of images including portraits, family gatherings, school events, house photos, and social groups from the late 1800s to mid-1900s that are contained in the Newcastle Historical Society’s Dinsmore-Flye collection.
Caribou Utilities District manager steps down
CARIBOU, Maine – Caribou Utilities District is searching for a new leader after the departure of its general manager. Hugh Kirkpatrick was hired to lead the District in 2016, replacing longtime general manager Alan Hitchcock. Kirkpatrick submitted his resignation to the District’s board of trustees June 13. His final...
Former China Dine-ah to become daycare
The former China Dine-ah, on Lakeview Drive (Route 202), which was closed by the pandemic in the spring of 2020, is moving toward becoming a daycare called Grace’s Busy Bees, directed by Grace McIntyre. McIntyre, building owner Norman Elvin and architect David Landmann described plans to the China Planning...
5 Walgreens Locations in Maine on National Closing List
The largest pharmacy chain in America is headed for some tough times. Walgreens announced last week that they would be spending the rest of 2024 "resetting" their business strategy in hopes of being more profitable in the next few years. According to CNN, part of that resetting includes closing more than 100 underperforming locations in 2024, with more likely to follow in 2025.
Man Sentenced to 2 Years after Injuring Four Maine State Troopers
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison for crashing into four Maine State Police Troopers in Hollis. The incident happened in August 2023 when Tyler Croston was operating under the influence and hit the officers in a driveway on Route 202. Pleaded Guilty to Aggravated Assault. Croston...
Here Are The Start Times For All 4th of July Fireworks In Maine
The 4th of July is back, and everyone in Maine is ready to enjoy the celebration!. With a decent forecast across the state and a day off from work, we are all ready to go out and be with friends and family, have a day of sun, BBQ, and games, then head out and enjoy a beautiful evening of fun & fireworks.
Fidium Fiber Expands Maine Network
July 2, 2024 – Two new communities in Maine are gaining access to Fidium Fiber, which has expanded its all-fiber network to over 4,600 homes and businesses, on Monday. This expansion offers symmetrical multi-gig internet speeds and aims to enhance educational, employment, economic, and community benefits. Fidium Fiber is a brand of ISP Consolidated Communications, which operates across 20 states.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater in Casco Bay
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- The search for the missing man who fell overboard in Casco Bay Thursday night has been suspended. The man, now identified as 30-year-old Edward Berke, fell off a boat around 8 p.m. near Clapboard Island-- off the coast of falmouth. The us coast guard tells us that...
SNL Alum To Perform Night Of Improv In Rockland
If you watched Saturday Night Live between the years of 1999 and 2006, chances are you witnessed one of the eclectic characters Massachusetts born comedian Rachel Dratch created for the show. Known for her work as "Debbie Downer", "Sheldon" and on of the hot tub "Lovahs", Dratch, who is both...
Police identify person of interest in Brewer Riverwalk graffiti incident
BREWER (WVII) -- Police say they have a person of interest after surveillance cameras captured a man leaving graffiti on a wall on the Brewer Riverwalk. They say the video taken on Monday shows a man leaving graffiti on a wall behind a fenced in area under this overpass. Officials...
Harpswell informs residents about Nesterly home sharing program
Harpswell is working to inform residents about a home sharing program called Nesterly, an online service that matches renters looking for a place to stay with homeowners who have a spare room. Home sharing is a concept that involves two or more unrelated people living together under the same roof,...
Vassalboro Methodist Church receives community building grant
The Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Building 2024 fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). VUMC welcomes and offers services and support to all people. This grant will help improve accessibility to VUMC programs and services throughout the building and community. In...
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