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US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in.
For years, advocates have called for a free tax filing system to allow Americans to directly file their taxes with the IRS. But the powerful lobby of tax prep corporations prevented and delayed the IRS from being adequately funded to allow a Direct File system to be developed, until now. The Inflation Reduction Act increased […] The post US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in. appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Studebakers, a Model T and a Gremlin
If it’s mid-July at Boothbay Railway Village, antique cars from around the state will be motoring there. This year, BRV’s 60th anniversary year, the Antique Auto Show was July 13. About 40 members of Maine Obsolete Auto League (MOALS) drove their treasured, vintage vehicles to 586 Wiscasset Road.
Maine Maritime Academy's TS State of Maine returns after 75-day voyage
PORTLAND (WGME) - After visiting ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada, the "TS State of Maine,” the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy, arrived in Portland on Tuesday. The ship set sail back in early May and was at sea for 75 days. On Wednesday, CBS 13/Fox 23 caught...
Bangor photographer helping Maine women share their stories
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Art and community are coming together through the work of a Bangor photographer. Hannah Joy Nichols knows firsthand that everyone has a story. She’s now shining a light on local women and their experiences through her company, Mama Media. “Mama Media was born because I...
Old Town, Orono firefighters team up with Maine football summer training
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - There was a new spin on summer morning workouts for the Maine football team. The Old Town and Orono Fire Departments showed up to train with the Black Bears in a way only they could. The team worked together to pull a fire truck from the...
York mulls legal battle over border. Kittery urges town to halt ‘aggressive’ actions
YORK, Maine — The town Selectboard is considering reigniting a legal battle to realign its boundary with Kittery, despite officials in Kittery urging York's board to halt what they call "aggressive" actions. York officials assert a swathe of land south of the town's border in Kittery appears to belong...
Road reopens after gas leak in Westbrook
WESTBROOK, Maine — An underground propane tank was struck in Westbrook on Tuesday, prompting officials to close Spring Street at Connor Drive. In an 11:50 a.m. social media post, the Westbrook Fire Department said propane was "escaping into the atmosphere." The fire department said Central Maine Power and other...
Best Internet Providers in Presque Isle, Maine
CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review the products and services we cover. If you buy through our links, we may get paid. Reviews ethics statement. What is the best internet provider in Presque Isle, Maine?. Located at the northern end of Maine,...
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...
The complicated, local politics of offshore wind
Like much of the Northeast, Maine wants to clean up its electricity supply with offshore wind power. It’s planning to build turbines far off the coast, and in May announced a plan to build a port on Sears Island where wind turbines could be assembled and then towed out to sea. The island, connected to nearby Searsport via a causeway, is largely protected from any development, and it’s a popular spot for birding and other outdoor activities.
Data Analytics Students Help ME Air Ambulance Service Respond Faster
When LifeFlight of Maine gets a call, someone is usually having a life-threatening medical crisis. It could be that a motorcycle rider has crashed and is badly injured. Or that a person having a stroke at a small, rural hospital needs to be transported to a larger facility better equipped to help them.
Gang responsible for violent crimes in 7 states based in Maine, authorities say
Three Mainers are accused of being part of a violent, multi-state gang that had its central base in Gardiner. According to the Kennebec Journal, seven total suspects have been indicted. They’re facing charges in Pennsylvania. Police say the Fentanyl Robbery Gang or FRG is responsible for at least four...
$7.4M in federal funding on its way to Maine groups fighting food insecurity
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Maine school districts will soon get a funding boost when it comes to providing healthy, locally grown meals. The nonprofit Full Plates Full Potential was awarded $7.4 million in School Food System Innovation Grants as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
Classic Cape Home on Damariscotta River
This classic three bedroom, two bath Cape-style home sits on three acres of property, 465' of owned frontage on Damariscotta River, Hatch's Cove, and one mile to Main Street. Add your personal touch and call this home or add it to your investment portfolio. A spacious two-car garage with walk-up storage above and a shed will house all of your recreational gear. Comfort and convenience close to town!
BOOGIE2SHOOZ SERVES UP SOME LOCAL LOVE THIS SUNDAY 3-6M AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET
Get away from the crowds in the harbor, grab your dancing shoes and come hear the rockin sounds of Boogie2Shooz, this Sunday’s “Love our Locals” (LOL) from 3-6 at Smugglers 727 Ocean Sunset Grill in East Boothbay. Enjoy Roxxie’s handcrafted cocktails, Chef Ethan’s new menu and a discount on drinks if you are a local!
York leader says he'll resign if problems on beach aren't addressed
YORK (WGME) -- Drinking on the beach, many have done it, but one York leader thinks it's gone too far and is raising the alarm. Unless something changes, he says he's willing to resign over it. Jeffrey Patten has long overseen the lifeguards in town and is worried about their...
Bush Family Classic raises $440,000 for Gary's House
An annual event last month raised a record breaking $440,000 for a Northern Light Mercy Hospital program that helps families with loved ones fighting critical illnesses. The Bush Family Classic is a two-day event that raises money for Gary's House, a place in Portland for families to stay at little or no costs while a relative gets care at Mercy Hospital.
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
Carousel Music Theater presents ‘Dominic’s Diner’
The Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., in Boothbay Harbor Maine, is currently running a wonderful new show titled “Dominic’s Diner.”. Set in the 1950s, a lovely young woman inherits the diner owned by her late uncle. ‘Twist the night away’ with Diana and her friends as they try their best to keep the diner afloat. This production was written and directed by Carousel alum, Broadway triple threat Michelle Bruckner. She pays homage to the late Dominic Garvey, who was artistic director of the Carousel when she first came to Boothbay Harbor 30 years ago.
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