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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.
Walgreens is closing five stores in Maine
Maine — Walgreens is preparing to close up to 25% of its 8,600 stores in the U.S. by 2027 and at least five are in Maine. According to recent reporting from CNN and The Associated Press, Walgreens C.E.O. Tim Wentworth said he's closing stores that aren't profitable, adding that more consumers are going online to fill their scripts and buy pharmacy standards like greeting cards and candy.
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...
Lewiston company is proud to hand-stitch opening ceremony shoes for Team USA
LEWISTON, Maine — Shoemakers in Lewiston will see their handiwork on an international stage when the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony takes place on July 26. For a fourth Olympic cycle, the staff at Rancourt & Co. have handmade the shoes that Team USA will wear when they walk into the stadium to kick off the games.
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.
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."
July at the Southport General Store!
Our workshops for this month are sold out, but there’s still plenty to enjoy! Join us for a free wine tasting on the 18th—complete with delicious snacks. Every day, we’re serving up tons of great food, perfect for parties or a cozy night in. Plus, don’t miss our selection of beer & wine, and the Maine-made gifts and Southport apparel in the Barn. See you soon!
Southport Central School honors Gaudette with woodland playground
About 100 people gathered Saturday, July 6 at Southport Central School for the ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony, and grand opening of the new natural woodland playground. Principal Lisa Clarke gave opening remarks and was followed by Sarah Sherman, who gave the dedication speech in honor of Ramona Thompson Gaudette, the school’s cook for 57 years. Steve and Madison Gaudette cut the ribbon.
Ocean Point Column: Socials, Horribles parade and more
Our first official week of activities was certainly a whirlwind. Thank you to Tom Cotter for his presentation on antique cars and thanks to Holly Cleary and Kate Dawson for the very well attended Ice Cream Social. Everyone certainly seemed to have enjoyed our first porch party of the season...
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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