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Edgecomb officials to inspect Pioneer Motel violations
An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging Establishments. The alleged violations included rodent infestation, lack of adequate cleaning, no commercial laundry facility, improper linen storage, missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, improper extension cord use, no material safety data sheets for on-site chemicals in use, loose and rotten handrails, and equipment and facilities needing maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Second fox tests positive for rabies in Maine city
A second fox has tested positive for rabies in the city of Bath, Maine, less than three weeks after another fox had tested positive. Bath police said they responded to the area of Route 1 near Leonard Court around 6 a.m. Monday after receiving two reports of a sick-acting young fox that had been wandering around the Big Apple store and repeatedly walking into traffic, causing a hazard and risk to public safety.
Hometown Maine: Take a look at the art inside the old Waldoboro button factory
WALDOBORO, Maine — For anyone driving by, this old button factory might as well be abandoned. Though the exterior might not be as cute as a button, the inside is where the real treasure is. For this week's Hometown Maine, Jacob Murphy takes us to Waldoboro, taking a look at how Bobo Hachmeister has transformed the space.
Does Your Maine Dog Have These Spots? Don’t Panic!
According to the Veterinary Clinic in Brunswick, they've been getting a lot of calls about these spots that look like awful tick bites! They are not... With Memorial Day weekend upon us, I think of two things. One is that you never know what you'll get from the weather. You could be looking at the most beautiful weekend ever, or (most likely) there will be at least a day of rain. The second thing that Memorial Day weekend means is the start of the unrelenting blackfly season! Black flies are the absolute worst! They literally will change your plans! Or you could always try to win the war. Good luck with that.
Save the embarrassment and double-check those reservations
Last weekend I made a whopper when clicking for an online reservation. My husband and I were meeting friends for dinner at the Water Street Kitchen and Bar in Wiscasset, Maine. I said I'd make reservations. I Googled the restaurant on my phone. It popped right up, or so I thought. I reserved a table for four at 6 p.m. I was sort of shocked that all times between 5 and 7 p.m. were available, but figured that it being a week ahead was the reason.
Bath on alert as rabid foxes stir fears of repeat outbreak from five years ago
BATH (WGME)-- Five years ago, rabid fox attacks plagued the city of Bath. Now, some fear history may be repeating itself after two foxes, in the last three weeks, tested positive for rabies. Since a rabid fox attacked and bit her fiancé's boot three weeks ago in their own backyard,...
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Garrett Holt Music
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Annual Bath Municipal Band Concert at Fort Popham
The annual Fort Popham Concert featuring the Bath Municipal Band under the direction of Kathy Downing will be on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. This outdoor concert within the walls of the historic fort is a magical experience. It is a perfect opportunity to gather family and friends, bring your own seating and snacks, and share in the joy of music in this.
Treworgy Family Orchard Announces Theme Of 2024 Corn Maze
Between the berry picking, the apple picking, the pumpkin picking, the corn mazes and who could forget the cute cuddly goats and livestock they have onsite, Treworgy Family Orchards have become a destination of sorts for people who want to take part in that farm and orchard experience. Each year...
New exhibition at Wiscasset Bay Gallery
"Sparkling Summer Days," an exhibition of American and European art celebrating the brilliant warm light and long evenings of summertime, will open on Thursday, July 25 at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery. The show will coincide with Wiscasset's monthly Art Walk when the village comes alive with musical performances, street vendors, and gallery openings.
Maine man overcomes autoimmune disease to live out dream as a rafting guide
THE FORKS, Maine — Devan Rittall sat at the back of a four-row rafting boat and pushed off into the Kennebec River. There were class IV rapids awaiting him and his passengers, but this was where he seemed most at peace. Maybe it was because the Nobleboro native had...
A visitor’s guide to local history
Located in the 1874 home of Elizabeth F. Reed and the surrounding grounds of Fullerton Park, Boothbay Region Historical Society offers visitors six rooms full of artifacts, photographs, maps and memorabilia. For those interested in researching personal heritage, local archives including town records, newspapers, family histories, account books and more are also available. Keep an eye out for their forthcoming 2024 Speaker Series! Admission free. Donations encouraged.
'The project is a success': Maine beach using Christmas trees to restore sand dunes after coastal storms
PHIPPSBURG, Maine — Popham Beach State Park officials have teamed up to restore the beachfront after hard-hitting storms this past winter. In the winter months, park officials asked for Christmas tree donations, an idea used in multiple states to combat beachfront loss. "The idea is to use nature to...
EVENTS: “No Spring Chickens” & prizes at Democratic lobster bake
“No Spring Chickens” – Two chicks with guitars, dynamic vocals, and lush harmonies” – will provide music during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, in Waldoboro. Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, of Waldoboro, make up No...
Heather Cox Richardson welcomes New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly
The Lincoln Theater is excited to present a unique and enriching event set to take place on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. “An Evening with Liza Donnelly and Heather Cox Richardson” will feature The New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly alongside renowned historian Heather Cox Richardson in an intimate conversation about women cartoonists, American history, and Liza’s new documentary film.
Color and Joy Bloom at Waldoboro Flower Farm
For Ann Marie Gallant, a painter and saleswoman who five years ago added the title of “flower farmer” to her resume, the intensive and sometimes arduous work of her new trade is well worthwhile to add a measure of beauty to the world. Walking among the fields of...
Dog training class caters to those wanting to go for a beer with their dog
What’s better than having a cold one with your best friend? Well, if your best friend has four legs and barks, your options were limited. Now you can take your dog to a brewery and enjoy a cold beer or another adult beverage. Ann Walko began brewery dog etiquette classes in June at Boothbay Craft Brewery.
Nature Photography Presentation July 24
Rutherford Library in South Bristol is excited to host an encore presentation of Lee Emmons and his nature photography at the library at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. Emmons is a photographer and nature writer as well as a math teacher at Medomak Valley High School. A resident of Newcastle, he regularly shares his nature photography with libraries and assisted living facilities in Lincoln County.
The Ultimate Place to Beat the Heat in Central Maine is the Beer Cave at Damon’s Beverage
Even though many of us enjoy the warm temperatures that Maine has seen over the last few weeks, we need to face the fact that we are not accustomed to the heat. During a normal Maine summer, we typically have a handful of days in the mid-90s. Other than that, our average temperatures are in the lower 80s.
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