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This Maine Man’s Amazing Batman Costume Is So Detailed It Earned a Guinness World Record
Maine has earned some interesting Guinness World Record awards over the years, including the longest line of whoopie pies and the tallest snowperson. But Maine's "weirdest" Guinness World Record, according to Mental Floss, you probably didn't even know about. Were you even aware there was a record for "most functional...
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.
Vintage Motorcycles Ready to Wow Crowd at Owl’s Head, Maine, Festival
Midcoast Maine will be the place to be in early September, as the two-wheelers take centerstage at the Owl's Head Transportation Museum. The Vintage Motorcycle Festival is set to kick-off on Saturday, September 7, and be a full day of fun activities for enthusiasts and the entire family. The event starts at 10a and includes a ton of vintage bikes and events.
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
Three High Schools in Maine Named Best in State
We can all agree that getting a proper education is important, but in our Pine Tree State, not all educations seem to be created equal. In Maine, everyone agrees that is essential, whether you're a child, a parent, or someone without kids. However, not all schools offer the same quality of education.
Downeast businesses are learning from January storms. How Midcoast Maine can learn from Downeast.
The owners of Chipman’s Wharf, a seafood market, buying station and restaurant in Milbridge, had a brutal awakening after the powerful January storms wiped away their 106-foot wharf. The proprietors — brothers Chris and Jason Chipman and their wives — had insurance that would have covered damage to the...
Women's Cross Country third at Vermont Invitational
ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine women's cross country team finished third with 85 points in the University of Vermont Invitational Saturday afternoon. Kennedy Taylor had the top time for Maine, placing 29th at 19:51.1. Bea Reese crossed the line 32nd at 20:04.07 while Amy Rein finished with a time of 20:11.7, good for 36th.
Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Bank Fraud & Identity Theft in Maine
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Man Sentenced for 30 Months for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft. Paul Logugune from Portland will serve 30 months in prison and pay $32,564 in restitution. He will also have three years supervised release. He pleaded guilty on May 1, 2024.
‘Not Your Grandma’s Flea Market’ Happening Soon in Maine
Yes, this is happening right here in Maine, and it's totally awesome!. When you hear "flea market," you might think of old antiques, collectibles, and items not everyone would be lured in to typically be super stoked to buy. But when "Not Your Grandma's Flea Market" rolls into town, it...
30-Year-Old Man Arrested after Threatening with a Gun in Maine
A 30-year-old man was arrested for threatening a man with a gun at Unity Raceway on Thursday evening. The Maine State Police said Joshua Littlefield from Unity was identified as the suspect and apprehended at his residence. Victim was Familiar with Suspect. Police said the victim was familiar with Littlefield....
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