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Belfast massage therapist offers donation-based sessions for soup kitchen
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - One Belfast business is offering an opportunity to relieve physical, mental, and community stresses. Nestled at the end of the hallway at 248 Northport Ave. sits Mandy Baker Massage, which opened almost a year and a half ago. “As soon as I opened this practice, I...
Sea Dogs to host Kids Takeover the Broadcast event
PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) - If you have a child who dreams of one day being a sportscaster, they might be able get some experience next weekend when the Portland Sea Dogs take on the the Reading Fightin Phils. The Portland Sea Dogs announced that on July 20th they will have...
Lewiston, Maine, Animal Shelter Desperate for Pet Food as Supplies Run Low
If there's one thing you shouldn't question about the majority of people in Maine, it's their love for furry companions. The Pine Tree State is filled with pet owners, often glowing with pride over their cats, dogs, and other homebound pals. But Maine has also become a place where pets...
UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers create resource to support food security in Oxford County
South Paris, Maine — Individuals who want to support food security in Oxford County now have a new resource to help them. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have created a new list of Oxford County organizations that accept donations of fresh produce. According to Feeding America,...
Men’s & Women’s Cross Country announce schedules
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine men's and women's cross country teams have released their schedules for the 2024 season. The teams will open with a home meet on Aug. 30. The Black Bears will kick off the season by hosting Army at Saxl Park in Bangor on Aug. 30 at noon. The following day, the Black Bears will travel to the University of Vermont for the Vermont Invitational. Maine remains on the road for competition on Sept. 27 at Missouri and an Oct. 11 meet at Franklin Pierce before returning to Saxl Park to compete against Husson University....
Portland certifies a referendum effort to limit the city's hazard pay ordinance
Portland city staff have certified a referendum petition that would limit the city's emergency minimum wage ordinance. The ordinance originally passed in 2020, and requires that the minimum wage for Portland's non-remote workers increase by 50% whenever a state of emergency is declared that affects Portland. But the new proposal...
Thomaston ambulance gets scraped up, returns to service within two hours
THOMASTON — Just prior to 12 p.m., July 12, 2024, Thomaston Fire and Ambulance services were responding to a motor vehicle crash on Route 1 (New County Rd) at the entrance to Walmart and Tractor Supply. While en route, the ambulance became involved in its own incident near the intersection of Old County and New County roads.
Bid It to Win It Is Coming Soon, and You Can Bid on Amazing Items in This Maine Online Auction
Are you ready for something amazing? Check out our exclusive online auction from the comfort of your home. Bid It to Win It starts Monday, July 15, when you can bid on some incredible items with the chance to potentially save thousands of dollars. So what is up for bid?...
Fishermen sentenced in multi-year commercial herring scheme
Nine people, including eight from Maine and one from New Hampshire, have been sentenced in a long-running commercial fishing scheme. The fishermen pled guilty to underreporting their catch of Atlantic herring, a popular lobster bait, according to U.S. attorneys. Federal officials said that in a three-year scheme, the owner, captain...
Westbrook Strong 5k raises $10,000 for domestic violence awareness and scholarships
WESTBROOK (WGME) - Running and raising awareness, Saturday morning's Westbrook Strong 5k helped raised 10-thousand dollars for a domestic violence awareness group. Matthew Rairdon, a former graduate from Westbrook High School, was 22 years old when he was killed by his ex-boyfriend in 2013. His parents began this race to...
Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
Neil Patrick Harris dines at Frisbee's Wharf in Kittery. Here's what he ordered
KITTERY, Maine — Pepperrell Cove recently had a special visitor as a curious humpback whale breached in and around local boaters. The latest esteemed guest to pay a visit is Neil Patrick Harris, the award-winning screen and stage actor and awards show host. The 51-year-old “How I Met Your...
Flying Goat Farm profiled by Maine Farmland Trust
New Gloucester’s Flying Goat Farm and owners Cara Sammons-Shepard and Devin Shepard were recently featured by Maine Farmland Trust in an article by Kristina Buckley. Find the full interview, along with more terrific photos, at this link. ~ NGX. Celebrating Maine Dairy Month: next stop, Flying Goat Farm. |...
Music filling the Opera House – July 12, 17, 18 and 20
Internationally renowned Canadian Brass, acclaimed singer-songwriters The Contenders, NYC’s hot jazz group The Hot Sardines, and Maine’s own Grammy-winning Patty Griffin on stage in the coming week. What’s up at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House this week? In short, a lot. In a summer filled with highly...
Waterville Businessman Brings Cannabis Store, Pizzeria to Wiscasset
Waterville resident Richard Petron is working to bring his business ideas to life, effectively making his mark with two new stores in Wiscasset. Petron opened Seafoam Cannabis, a medical marijuana storefront, at 493 Gardiner Road in Wiscasset on June 24. Petron began leasing the building in 2022, around the same...
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