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Rumford holds public meeting to explain why some criminal cases are never prosecuted
RUMFORD (WGME) – Some people in western Maine are being arrested for crimes but never prosecuted. It’s a pattern that Rumford residents have been complaining about for months after the town’s police chief started publicizing case outcomes. Thursday, residents got a chance to hear from law enforcement and prosecutors about the issue at a town meeting.
From grand launch to quick capsize off Cape Henlopen: Disastrous voyage of F. D. Hodgkins
“Successfully launched today from the yard of J, M. Grant, in Ellsworth,” the Portland [Maine] Daily Press announced on Nov. 17, 1883, the schooner F. D. Hodgkins. As with many ship launches, dignitaries were invited to ride aboard the vessel as it splashed into the water. In this case, one of Maine’s United States senators, Eugene Hale, and his family enjoyed the short ride as the schooner was launched. Maiden voyage to Haiti, passing by the Delaware...
Nevada Hotel’s Lulu’s tiki bar at York Beach now open to public: 'I’m definitely excited'
YORK, Maine — Long Sands Beach’s newest tiki bar is open to the public after a holdup this summer in the restaurant’s approval process. Lulu’s has been serving guests of the Nevada Hotel since its historic reopening this summer by Joe Lipton, who completely refurbished the establishment and added a third floor. Initially, town officials required the restaurant to remain exclusive to hotel guests until a change of use was approved. ...
Two-vehicle accident in Caribou near Route One and High Street Intersection
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - UPDATE: The roads are now open, according to Caribou Fire and Ambulance. A two-vehicle accident in Caribou has re-routed southbound traffic on Route One. The accident occurred near the intersection of High Street and Route One. A reporter on the scene identified that a black GMC...
RSU 21 teachers’ contract nears expiration amid stalled negotiations, low morale
Greetings! Welcome to another Friday and to another edition of your weekly York County Coast Star Newsletter. Hope you've enjoyed your week and are looking forward to the weekend. Let's jump right in with this week's stories! RSU 21 calls in mediator for contract talks ...
Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
Palestinians working to end domestic violence travel to Camden to learn from Finding Our Voices
Palestinians from the West Bank working to curb gender-based violence in their communities met with Finding Our Voices on August 6 for guidance on ways to do that. The delegation’s Camden stop was part of a three-week, State Department-sponsored tour of the US that included visits with groups combatting domestic violence in Washington D.C., Minnesota, and Las Vegas. Allison Hodgkins, executive director of the World Affairs Council of Maine, said the Palestinian group’s “focused goal” in developing an effective public awareness campaign is what led her to want to include a visit with Finding Our Voices on the Maine leg of the tour.
Haddad and Delano named to leadership roles in Rotary District 7790
HOULTON, Maine — Ruba Haddad and Dana Delano, members of the Rotary Club of Houlton, have been named to lead two programs for Rotary International District 7790, which includes Maine and the Providence of Quebec, Canada. Haddad will co-chair the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program for the second year...
'Gateway to Ogunquit': Marginal Way gets $500K boost to restore iconic path
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Joan Griswold, the chair of the town’s Marginal Way Committee, recently described the fundraising efforts of the Marginal Way Preservation Fund as “stupendous.” How stupendous? Well, during a garden party fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, members of the nonprofit organization presented the town with a check for $500,000 to go toward...
Library to welcome author Paul Doiron
Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library in partnership with the Opera House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with Maine author Paul Doiron. This free, community event will take place at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor located at 86 Townsend Avenue. No reservations are necessary. Doors open at 7 p.m. Arrive early to grab a good seat!
Caribou area From our Files – Week of August 14, 2024
New store coming along nicely — The framework is up for H. A. Edwards & Co.’s new store on Main street. The roof is also shingled and the building is rapidly being pushed forward to completion. Received word of gold being found — Word has been received from...
Aug. 17 marks realtor commission change, here’s what’s different
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The way realtors are paid is about to change, nationally. Up until now, home sellers typically had to pay a five or six percent commission. Going forward, buyers’ agents must discuss their compensation upfront. Starting Aug. 17, realtor’s commissions will no longer be split between...
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