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Pop-up Ukrainian coffee shop comes to Lewiston for 2 days
LEWISTON, Maine — As NATO approves a new program to provide reliable military aid to Ukraine and help it get ready to join the alliance, there is a new show of support for people in Ukraine here in Maine. Munka Gallery is hosting a pop-up Ukrainian coffee shop on...
Bar Harbor High School Reunion – Sunday August 18
If you graduated from or attended the old Bar Harbor High School (the now present Town Hall) you and your significant other are invited to attend the annual Bar Harbor High School Reunion which will be held at the waterfront Stone House at the Regency Hotel on Eden Street. on Sunday, August 18th.
Limerick opens brand new fire station
LIMERICK (WGME) -- With the ceremonial "uncoupling of a hose," Limerick's new fire station is officially open. The town held a dedication ceremony and open house Friday afternoon for its new fire and EMS station. The fire chief says the new station was badly needed because the last one wasn't...
Planning board continues Lakeview Road subdivision review
Boothbay Harbor’s planning board on July 10 continued to review a minor subdivision at the former Beach Cove Waterfront Inn on Lakeview Road. The proposal was first brought to the board in April. The proposed project is a four-lot subdivision at the former inn, which burned down in 2022....
Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder in Maine
A 35-year-old man will spend 18 years in prison for trying to strangle and kill the mother of his children and assaulting an officer in Waterville. Irineu Goncalves from Revere, Massachusetts was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years with all but 18 years suspended for Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening and Assault on an Officer.
Wabanaki Nations, allies celebrate progress in continued fight for sovereignty
The Wabanaki Nations embody what Carol Wishcamper characterized Thursday night as patient persistence. Wishcamper, a founding supporter of the Wabanaki Alliance, was one of three people honored at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor at Nihkaniyane, the second year that members of the alliance and allies have come together to recognize the coalition’s work and […] The post Wabanaki Nations, allies celebrate progress in continued fight for sovereignty appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
LivAway Suites breaks ground on Maine hotel
LivAway Suites has started foundation work on the company’s newest location in Scarborough, Maine, seven miles south of Portland and four miles south of the Portland International Jetport. With nearby Portland noted as one of the top extended-stay demand locations in the country, Scarborough is an ideal city for...
Maine man charged with attempted murder of peace officer
BARRYVILLE – An Augusta, Maine man has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer with a deadly weapon and attempted murder of a peace officer following an incident on the afternoon of July 2. The incident occurred on Route 97 in Barryville when the man, identified as...
Marshwood 8s win Cal Ripken state title; will play for New England championship
For the first time in program history, the Marshwood Cal Ripken 8-year-old all-star team won a state championship - and now the team is off to see what it can do in the New England tournament. Marshwood defeated Andy Valley, 11-1 on Monday at Butters Field in Norway, Maine. Marshwood coach Tom Testa...
Mullins steps down from Sebago Lakes Chamber leadership role
As President/CEO of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, Robin Mullins has poured her heart and soul into promoting the community and local businesses but as it’s been said before, every good thing must eventually come to an end. Mullins, who has led the chamber since 2019, will...
Gathering in Raymond showcases American freedom for Darfurian immigrants
This summer, Raymond’s Roberta “Bobbie” Gordon and her husband George once again opened their home to Darfurian immigrants for their annual July 4th celebration. The Gordons have been hosting this gathering most summers on Independence Day since 2008. Bobbie currently runs an independent group that was started by her and her colleague Roberta Zuckerman. The group was originally funded by the National Council of Jewish Women to support Darfurian immigrants in helping them learn to speak English and to assimilate into American culture.
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