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Is It Illegal in Maine for Gas Stations to Not List Their Prices on Signs?
As gas prices continue to fluctuate around Maine, there have been some stations and convenience stores that have seemingly given up on the daily price hikes or tumbles. For stations with digital signs, this would likely be a non-issue. But there are still a ton of old school stations across...
Maine’s Weekend Weather: Sunshine and Mild Temperatures on the Horizon
Caribou, ME – The weather in Maine is set for a positive shift this weekend, with morning clouds and patchy fog on Friday giving way to increasing sunshine by the afternoon. Highs will reach around 70°F today, with warmer conditions anticipated over the weekend. According to the National...
Riding for Hope: Maine’s 8th Annual ‘Ride for Suicide’ to Save Lives
Nick Danforth of Lewiston founded the Pain To Power Suicide Awareness nonprofit to raise awareness about the heartbreaking reality that affects so many lives. This Saturday, August 26, the LA Harley on Main street in Lewiston will host the 8th Annual Ride for Suicide. This event is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health.
University of Maine System to study opening state's first public medical school
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine System is launching a study to determine whether it should open the state’s first public medical school in response to a shortage of doctors in rural Maine. The process began with the hiring of a consultant to study the costs...
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Maine Celebrated for Excellence in Women’s Rights
It was an exceptional showing for the state of Maine in a recent women's rights report. WalletHub, a personal finance website, published its annual report of the states with the best and worst records for women's rights. The Pine Tree State was listed as the 4th best state. Now that's a ranking to be proud of.
Latrice Royale Stars in Ogunquit
Look out, look out, look out, look out! Man-eating plants from outer space have been spotted near Ogunquit, Maine, as Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's Little Shop of Horrors begins performances at Ogunquit Playhouse August 22. Hunter Foster (who starred in the musical's 2003 Broadway bow) is directing the production, which will continue through September 21.
2 Convicted Felons In Maine Courts For Illegally Possessing Guns
A Maine man and another from California were in Maine courtrooms this week on firearms charges. A California Man Convicted a Couple to Make Straw Purchases of Firearms. Lonnel Diggs, who's also known as 'Cash or 'Cashiioso Runzitup,' 40, of Van Nuys, California pleaded guilty in a Portland courtroom on Monday to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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