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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make campaign stop in Maine next week
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will address local farmers and volunteers in Freeport on Tuesday, July 9, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. to discuss issues impacting the food system. The event’s exact location is to be announced. Kennedy is working to get on...
Maine Officials Indefinitely Close Portion of Popular ATV Trails
In Maine there are plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy the beautiful natural wonders that surround us. For locals and tourists alike, there is always a way to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the Pine Tree State. From kayaking along Maine's beautiful waterways to hiking some of the most gorgeous peaks this side of the Mississippi, there are 1,001 ways to take it all in.
The young people striving to make their mark on Maine state policy
Growing up amid rising school shootings across the country, gun safety had been a key concern for recent Freeport high school graduate Lianna Holden even before the issue hit so close to home. But after Holden, a Lewiston resident, saw the devastation in her community from the mass shooting last fall, she took to the […] The post The young people striving to make their mark on Maine state policy appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Maine Man on Current Season of TLC’s ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’
I'm not the target audience for shows like TLC's 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. It's another one of those reality shows that just makes me cringe to look at. However, my girlfriend Michele is addicted to this stuff. That's how I learned that the latest season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way has a Mainer on it.
Ticketmaster Security Breach Includes Filing With the Maine Attorney General’s Office
If you've purchased any type of ticket through Ticketmaster, you might want to change your password on your account, as there's been a security breach. According to an email sent by Ticketmaster, there was "unauthorized activity" that occurred between April 2 and May 18 of this year, as well as on May 23.
Maine aviation "legend" remembered by friends and family
FALMOUTH, Maine — Family and friends gathered today in Falmouth to celebrate the life of Allyn "AJ" Caruso, who devoted his life to aviation in Maine. Caruso passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 back in March. At just 19-years-old, Caruso began flying for Bar Harbor Airlines. He...
The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
Get Ready For a Hefty Spike in Your Maine CMP Bill This Month
Starting this month, we’re going to see another increase on another bill that we don’t want but it’s going to happen anyway. Here's the scoop. Beloved customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) will see an average increase of $15.56 per month on our bills, according to Central Maine, which is a 12.6% rise.
More states consider voter ID laws amid conflicting research on their impact
Nevada voters may decide in November whether they should join three dozen other states in requiring voters to present valid identification before casting a ballot. And Maine may not be far behind, as the push for voter ID requirements grows nationwide despite conflicting studies over their effects. Conservative organizers in Nevada say they have gathered […] The post More states consider voter ID laws amid conflicting research on their impact appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
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.
Newsworthy people and performances for July 8, 2024
Norway Savings Bank hired Amy Fox as vice president of human resources. The University of New England hired Scott Wood as director of the Portland Laboratory for Biotechnology and Health Sciences. Wood, a biomedical engineer, was previously an associate professor of nanoscience and biomedical engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
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