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Boston Globe: Woven wonders at the Portland Museum of Art
PORTLAND — When I met Jeremy Frey at his studio in Eddington, Maine, in the spring, the delicate nature of his ash-woven basket practice evoked for me a certain fragility, both of material and purpose. He was quick to correct. “You could drive a truck over one of these,” he said, deadpan, as he whittled a long strand of wood into a slim, threadable filament.
Woman shot in Lewiston, Massachusetts man arrested
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after police say a woman was shot in Lewiston early Friday morning. Police say they responded to100 Blake St. around 2 a.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they say they found a 46-year-old woman suffering from...
Paris hires new police chief after former chief resigned following escape and shootout
PARIS, Maine (WMTW) - The town of Paris will soon have a new police chief on the job. The town announced Friday morning that former Oxford Police Chief Michael Ward has been hired and will start in Paris in the first week of September. Ward replaces Michael Dailey, who resigned...
Wayne fire leaves 1 adult, 7 children displaced
WAYNE, Maine (WABI) - Officials say a family in Wayne is lucky to be alive after their house caught fire Friday morning. According to the Wayne Fire Department, the fire happened on Berry Road just before 1:00 a.m. The Kennebec Journal reports a mother and seven children were living there.
Car crashes into utility pole in Standish; part of Route 35 down to one lane
STANDISH, Maine — A stretch of Route 35 in Standish is now open to one lane of traffic after a car crashed into a utility pole, according to officials. A dispatcher with the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center said Friday morning's crash happened in the area of 201 Bonny Eagle Road.
Audition now for ‘Lessons and Carols’
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our December "Ceremony of Lessons and Carols" concert. Drawing inspiration from the world-famous King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, our program blends carols both sacred and secular with seasonal readings, accompanied by a professional string quartet and performed in the beautiful Bowdoin College Chapel and Damariscotta Baptist Church.
Potato LEAF Awards 2024-25 Scholarship to Xiuyan Zhang of the University of Maine
WASHINGTON – The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is pleased to announce Xiuyan Zhang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, as the recipient of the organization’s 2024-25 Academic Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship award is provided annually to one graduate student with an interest in research that stands to significantly and directly benefit the U.S. potato industry.
‘Art for Art’s Sake’ Aug. 23-25
The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously provided just the right space for this show, Art For Art’s Sake. This year opening is Friday,...
Can You Help? List of 35 Unsolved Missing Persons Cases in Maine
The Maine State Police have a list of 35 individuals who have gone missing since 1964. Each name on this list represents a person whose disappearance has left a void in the lives of their families and communities. These cases remain unsolved, and the hope of finding answers still burns brightly for those left behind.
Putting Maine on the Map: Portland Picnic Co. makes your picnic dreams come true
Maine has no shortage of beautiful settings for a good picnic and a local company is taking the experience to the next level. From bachelorette parties to bridal showers or even a dreamy date night, they are making your picnic dreams come true!. In this segment, owner Christine Russell tells...
Injured Hiker Rescued & Flown by Helicopter to Hospital in Maine
A 71-year-old man was rescued after he collapsed while hiking in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Warden Service said Gerard Jalbert from Falmouth “was hiking with a friend and returning back from hiking to the top of Redington Mountain when he collapsed on the trail” around 12:30 pm Wednesday.
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
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