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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.
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.
Martha Stewart is surprised by the 'harsh' criticism of her living room redo
Martha Stewart now knows that trying to appease internet trolls is for the birds. The 82-year-old TV host addressed the recent backlash she received for one of her newly decorated Maine living rooms — which features yellow furniture and several large bird portraits — in an Instagram post on July 4.
Trail walk at Sabbathday Lake Wednesday July 10
We enjoyed our walk with master naturalist Marie Camillo Reimensnyder from Royal River Conservation Trust examining the many types of ferns on the Talking Brook Public Land. We also were surprised by a muskrat swimming in the pool at the top of Big Falls. It was having fun in the water and running over the rocks.
One dead, two minors injured following crash in Gray
GRAY (WGME) -- One person has died after crashing head-on into another driver who was allegedly driving under the influence in Gray. On Saturday, at around 11:26 p.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says they responded to the area of Portland Road and Sugar Maple Road for multiple reports of a head-on motor vehicle crash.
Auburn honors fallen officer with square dedication 75 years after tragic incident
AUBURN (WGME) - A fallen Auburn police officer was honored by his community on Sunday. The city held a dedication for the officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On July 7th, 1949, a deadly crash took place right at the corner of Court and Main...
Maine’s Freshmen Trotters Debut at Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, ME – Maine’s 2-year-old trotters rolled into their first sires stakes action of the season on Saturday (July 6), with two $15,000-plus divisions opening the 12-race card at Cumberland Raceway. The diagonally gaited distaffs were the first $15,816 group out of the gate with the usual growing...
Topsham student receives 2nd Holowach award
Grace Keleher, a graduating senior from Mt. Ararat High School, is this year’s winner of the Julie Dimperio Holowach Scholarship. The $2,000 annual award was named after the late Dimperio Holowach, of Bailey Island, an athlete and fashion executive who died in 2020. Keleher, of Topsham, will attend Duke...
Topsham Fairgrounds fills with people and horses for barrel racing
TOPSHAM, Maine — While many are spending their holiday weekend setting off fireworks and hosting barbecues, some had other ideas and went barrel racing in Topsham. The Maine National Barrel Horse Association hosted a competition at the Topsham Fairgrounds, filling the venue with horses and competitors of all ages.
Battle at the Worumbo Hill wrestling tourney pits competitors of all ages and sizes
LISBON, Maine — Though the name sounds like something of legends, the Battle at the Worumbo Mill is a wrestling tourney held for the first time on Saturday. Kyle LaRoche is the tournament organizer, as well as a coach for the Lisbon Oak Hill Wrestling Club. He said sports require much more than just physical strength.
Man seriously hurt when car hits motorcycle in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — A man from Limerick was seriously hurt Sunday night when his motorcycle was hit by a car. Police say the crash happened at about 9:05 p.m. at the intersection of County Road (Route 22) and Saco Street. The driver of the motorcycle, Isaac Desvergnes, 24, was...
Benefit Concert Featuring Julia Gagnon from ‘American Idol’ This July in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Our favorite Maine star has hit the road and is spending the summer season touring all over the Pine Tree State. We have been so fortunate to have visit multiple times and hook us up with VIP ticket giveaways for our listeners. We love promoting all things Julia Gagnon as she works hard to continue her success from "American Idol."
Southport selectmen set special town meeting for July 24
Southport residents will decide whether to adopt two ordinances during a July 24 special town meeting. Selectmen approved the special town meeting during their July 3 regular meeting. One proposed ordinance deals with implementing housing goals established by LD 2003. In 2022, Gov. Janet Mills signed the legislation establishing statewide and regional housing production goals and a municipal role in achieving those goals. The law imposes density and other requirements for affordable housing developments that preempt inconsistent municipal regulations. It requires municipalities to allow up to four dwelling units on each lot where housing is allowed, depending upon the lot and whether it contains an existing dwelling. It also requires municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units in any area where housing is permitted and comply with certain accessory dwelling unit requirements.
Boothbay Railway Village: It’s the 60th anniversary!
Boothbay Railway Village was founded by George McEvoy in 1964. It opened for the first time in 1965 on Memorial Day weekend. Many of the buildings were saved from demolition by him, including Freeport Station. which he transported in nine pieces over three days in Feb. 1964, and where visitors buy their tickets; the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall in 1990; and Spruce Point Chapel in 1995.
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