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Two of Maine’s congressional races will use ranked-choice voting in November
Two of the three congressional races on Maine ballots in November will use ranked-choice voting, which has impacted the outcome of some recent elections. Last week, the Department of the Secretary of State released an updated list of general candidates for all races, except for the presidency. The list included an independent candidate running for […]
UPDATE: 36ers eliminated at state American Legion baseball tournament
UPDATE: The defending state and Northeast Region champions knocked Boothbay out of the Maine American Legion tournament on Monday. The Trenton Acadians scored 10 runs in the first inning and defeated Boothbay, 11-1, in Bangor. The 36ers won once in two games in the southern zone playoffs and won one...
The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
Housing vision: Chrostowsky eyes ‘Great American Neighborhood’ in Wiscasset
Could Wiscasset’s long-held, ex-Maine Yankee land become a “Great American Neighborhood” with 110 units for a range of incomes and life stages? In a July 25 letter to Town Manager Dennis Simmons, Economic Development Director Aaron Chrostowsky proposes the town ask Lincoln County for American Rescue Plan Act funds to plan the use of the town’s nearly 300 acres along Back River between Old Ferry, Birch Point and Westport Island Bridge roads for a “Great American Neighborhood,” walkable and linked to Old Ferry Boat Landing and Chewonki Foundation’s Cushman Preserve, and integrating “fiber-to-home technology, clean energy and green infrastructure.”
Driver caught after crashing on Maine Turnpike, running across highway
GRAY, Maine — A Waterville man was expected to face charges after a crash and chase on the Maine Turnpike Monday. State police said that Robert Padilla, 39, was driving his white Ford F150 south on the highway around mile 65, south of the tolls, just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday when he used the median to pass the vehicle in front of him. Police say he hit that vehicle when he tried to get back into the passing lane.
Bubba Pelton wins Ward & Sons Super Street 100 at Wiscasset Speedway
Saturday was a special day at Wiscasset Speedway as they were celebrating an event that only comes around once a year: their birthday! On top of celebrating 55 years of the speedway, Team Wiscasset used the day to honor their new 2024 Hall of Fame inductees and there was even a celebrity roaming around the grounds. You may know him as “Slugger”, or more formally, Slugger the Sea Dog.
Man Injured after Tanker with Liquid Chemicals Crashed in Maine
A 36-year-old man was injured Monday night after a tanker truck crashed on Main Street in Dixfield. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office said speed was a factor in the crash around 7 pm. Truck Carrying Liquid Chemicals. The truck was transporting liquid chemicals to the Rumford Mill. No chemicals...
Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl & Firearms Seized In Fryeburg Drug Bust
A man from Bridgton has been arrested as the result of an ongoing investigation into an illegal drug distribution operation in Fryeburg. Commander Scott Pelletier with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says 50-year-old Kevin L. Thurston of Bridgton has been charged with drug trafficking and possession after authorities found Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, firearms, and money on the man following a traffic stop.
Bath YMCA regular James Wells cheers on fiancee at Paris Olympics
BATH, Maine — Mainer James Wells, a regular of the Bath YMCA, is cheering on his now fiancee Lilly King as she continues to make a splash at the Paris Olympics this year. King recently competed in the 100-meter breaststroke and will compete again Wednesday in the 200-meter race.
A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Witches Ball is Happening in West Paris, Maine, This October
When most people think Halloween and movies, they typically think scary. But not all of the Halloween classics over the years are filled with gore. In fact, one of the most popular Halloween cult-classics of al-time is the movie Hocus Pocus. The movie takes place in New England and follows...
Seen at Wiscasset Art Walk July 25
At the July 25 Wiscasset Art Walk, Wood Field Farm and its horses provided wagon rides, children painted rocks, artists and civic organizations lined Main Street, and galleries featured their shows. The Walk included fencing demonstrations and musicians. And shops had sales and refreshments.
Truck pulled out of inner Boothbay Harbor
In a race against time, a tow crew pulled a red Ford F150 out of inner Boothbay Harbor July 29 during an incoming tide. Shortly before 2 p.m., the truck traveled over cement bumpers down the steep embankment from the Grover’s Hardware and First Federal Savings and Loan parking lot.
Are YOU the next member of the UMS Board of Trustees?
The UMS Board of Trustees (BOT) is seeking to fill two vacant seats that are reserved for students. The BOT (in consultation with the Chancellor) is the governing body of the University of Maine System (UMS). The BOT handles major decisions in financials (ex. tuition rates + budgets), academic affairs (ex. academic programs + tenure), policies and much more.
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