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Maine Neighbor Charges Parking Fee for Guests at Neighborhood Wedding
We all seem to have that one neighbor, or at least it seems like we do. A neighbor that we just have some unknown friction with due to conflicting personalities, different views, or simply just not understanding each other. But ideally, we keep the peace because, well, no one wants to turn what is hopefully a home full of peace into absolute chaos.
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
Old Hallowell Day Comes But Once a Year and It’s This Weekend
Old Hallowell Day is a summer event that people in Central Maine and folks from all over the country look forward to every year and it happens this Saturday, July 20th!. Well, Saturday is when the bulk of events happen….concerts, parade, whoopie pie bakeoff, fireworks and so forth. Technically, however, it all begins on Friday at 5:30 with a cribbage tournament at the Quarry Tap Room and ends on Sunday with the 3pm raffle drawing of the painting pictured below, Second Street by Aurilla Holt.
You could buy an entire island Down East for the price of a southern Maine condo
(BDN) -- For less than the price of a southern Maine condominium, you could buy an entire island with two cottages in Down East Maine. Chance Island, a 44-acre island in Machiasport, is on the market for $725,000. Two seasonal cottages, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom, are included in that figure. There’s a condo on the market in Biddeford for around that price, and there are some going higher in South Portland and Portland, too.
New publisher appointed to Down East magazine, effective immediately
Lawrence Hollins has been appointed as the new publisher of Down East magazine, effective immediately. “This appointment marks a significant step forward for the magazine, promising continued excellence and innovation in serving our readers and customers,” said Down East, in a July 10, 2024 news release. “Lawrence joined Down East in 2007 as a member of the advertising staff and quickly demonstrated exceptional leadership, resulting in his promotion to advertising director. His ascent continued as he took on the role of director of business development in 2019. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed associate publisher, a position he has filled admirably.”
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Maine delegate speaks on convention tone shift after Trump assassination attempt
Wednesday night is night three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, with newly selected Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance the keynote speaker on Wednesday. Maine has 20 delegates at the convention, including Stavros Mendros, a former state lawmaker from the Lewiston area. Mendros is in Milwaukee with his 17-year-old daughter,...
Optima Dermatology to open new location in York: Here are the details
The practice will be Optima’s second in Maine and fifth in New England, with three existing practices located throughout New Hampshire. Optima’s York practice at 10 Market Place Drive will be led by Joan Sisto, Virginia Barton and Jacqueline Watts. Sisto has been serving patients in southern Maine...
Maine business that uses beer to create soap now offering gluten-free options
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine maker, who creates soap with beer, is expanding her business. It's been a year and a half since CBS13 last spoke with Elaine Kinney, the brains behind White Pine Bath & Brew. "I've been expanding a lot physically, growing out of my space a...
Maine Drug Agents Arrest 4 in Washington County Drug Bust
Four people in Washington County are facing charges after drug agents searched a home in Indian Township. Three of the Suspects are From Maine, One from New York. All of the suspects are charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl:. Alex Tomah Jr, age 22, of Indian Township, whose bail is...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
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