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LCHA’s Preservation Party to celebrate local heritage with catered dinner and auction Sept. 8
Lincoln County can be justly proud of the people who have contributed to the rich and colorful history of this region. Evidence of this pride can be found in local historical societies like Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), whose members are passionate about maintaining important buildings and educating the public about our unique heritage.
Maines first Tunnel to Towers foundation run and walk
Portland (WGME)- Maine had its very first tunnel to towers 5k walk and run today. The race kicked off in Payson Park at 10 AM this morning with 300 runners, participating in this race to honor fallen first responder victims. The Tunnel tower was race was started in September of...
Huskies Fall Twice at Coast of Maine Classic
CASTINE, Maine – The University of Southern Maine Huskies' women's volleyball team was defeated twice on Saturday afternoon at the Coast of Maine Classic dropping a pair of 3-0 matches to Saint Joseph's College and the University of New England. Fifth year senior Sierra Castonguay (Nottingham, N.H./Dover) had eight digs in both games and is now 49 away from the milestone of 1,000 career digs.
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
Maine GOP leader confirms that Windham lawmaker attended Jan. 6 rally
WINDHAM -- House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham confirmed to WGME during a phone interview on Saturday that a Republican Windham representative, Barbara Bagshaw, had in fact attended the January 6 "Stop the Steal" rally in Washington D.C. after photos emerged Friday showing the representative at the Capitol complex during the event.
Scientist say Passamaquoddy Bay has highest amount of breeding Great White Sharks on the East Coast.
A Canadian fish ecologist has hypothesized that Passamaquoddy Bay near the US-Canada border has the “greatest aggregation of large, breeding sharks in the 18- to 20-foot range of any place along the East Coast”. According to the Bangor Daily News, Steve Crawford from the University of Guelph in...
Vassalboro apple orchard owners prepare for busy fall season
VASSALBORO, Maine (WABI) - With fall right around the corner, apple orchards across the state are preparing for their busiest season. Lemieux Orchards in Vassalboro has been around since the mid-60s. ”Dad started in 1964, and it was a family business, all my brothers and sisters know how to plant...
'Miles the Moose' greets visitors coming into Maine for long weekend
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- People may have done a double-take on the turnpike Friday in Kennebunk. Travelers were greeted by the sight of "Miles the Moose" in a bucket truck, waving at all the passing drivers. The Maine Turnpike Authority continued its annual tradition with Miles greeting travelers. In the past,...
York considers zoning change to bring more businesses to York Village
YORK (WGME) -- Buying Long Sands Beach won't be the only initiative on the York ballot this November. Voters will also consider a zoning change, which town leaders believe will help revitalize the York Village downtown district. The change would require any new development to include commercial space on the...
York voters to decide on $4 million plan to buy private section of Long Sands Beach
YORK (WGME) -- Access to some of Maine’s iconic beaches has been a hot button issue for years. Town leaders in York want to spend $4 million to buy 42 acres of sand on Long Sands Beach that is currently privately owned, 1,600 feet to the south and another 1,600 feet to the north.
Kennebec Valley Humane Society at capacity, waives adoption fees
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Kennebec Valley Humane Society is waiving their adoption fees for the weekend. For cats, dogs, and other critters, they are at the facility’s capacity. After moving to their new building at the end of 2023, this is the first time they have been filled...
Rochester man found dead on side of road in Berwick. Police impound suspicious vehicle.
ROCHESTER − Police are investigating the untimely death of a Rochester man, found on Friday by the side of the road in Berwick, Maine. Berwick police said the deceased man, Kyle Lang, 26, of Rochester had been reported missing by his family on Thursday and that they found him after receiving a call about an unconscious man "face down in a ditch" in the vicinity of 164 Rochester St. in Berwick. ...
Redevelopment in Portland's Woodfords Corner starts with 38 loft-style apartments
Rendering / Courtesy, The Boulos Co. Work is underway to convert upper-story offices into residential units at 509 Forest Ave. Work has begun on a near-century-old building at 509 Forest Ave. in Portland to convert the upper two stories from medical office space into 38 loft-style apartments. Two retail spaces will be created on the ground floor.
Houlton pastors leaving after more than three decades
HOULTON, Maine – It’s a bittersweet time for two Houlton pastors who came to Maine more than 33 years ago, never thinking they would stay. Now, as Melanie Burns, the worship pastor and Randall Burns, the lead pastor, prepare to leave Military Street Baptist Church on the Hill later this month, it’s hard to say “good-bye” to a church family they love.
Annual wildflower seed fundraiser begins
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce our autumn fundraiser - - native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the gaps. Whether you’re seeding a small space garden, filling in a side yard, or planting across acres of land, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution and supportive of pollinators.
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