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USM sees increased enrollment, balanced budget
For the first time in five years, the University of Southern Maine expects to finish this fiscal year with a positive budget balance — without using reserve or outside funding. The announcement comes when the University of Maine system has faced financial headwinds in recent years. University President Jacqueline...
Lawsuit claims LL Bean copied rival's heel design
NEW YORK — Footwear company Skechers is suing LL Bean, claiming the Freeport, Maine, retailer copied a patent-protected heel design and used it in one of their products. The lawsuit was filed Monday in federal court in New York, according to court documents. Founded in 1992, Skechers is now...
Feel Better, Feed Better tour launches with mobile lactation lounge
A program in Kittery that helps mothers who breastfeed feel less isolated and more confident is taking their mission on the road. On Thursday, Pumpspotting's Feel Better, Feed Better tour kicked off with a gathering at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland. The program introduced its new one-of-a-kind mobile lactation lounge...
Woman found dead in 1989 in woods of Franconia; case still unsolved
FRANCONIA, N.H. — The 1989 killing of a Maine woman, whose body was found in Franconia, has never been solved. Pamela Webb, 32, of Winthrop, Maine, had not been seen alive since July 1, 1989. Webb’s 1981 blue Chevrolet pickup truck was found on the side of the highway...
American Clean Power applauds Maine, Massachusetts offshore wind proposal
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has confirmed its support for a joint proposal by the states of Maine and Massachusetts that would increase offshore wind development. The two states have submitted a proposal to ... Read More » The post American Clean Power applauds Maine, Massachusetts offshore wind proposal appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
Maine woman dead after crash in Anson
ANSON (WGME) -- A Maine woman is dead after a crash in Anson. According to the Morning Sentinel, police found 58-year-old Valerie Hoyt of Industry dead at the scene of the crash on Monday. Officials say Hoyt was driving south on Starks Road when she veered off the side. The...
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
STR owners in Eidelweiss sue Madison ZBA
Two couples who co-own a home in Madison are suing the town zoning board of adjustment for not allowing them to use the property as a short-term rental. The town must file its response by August. The case, filed June 12, is “Chad and Brittney Ardizzoni and Aaron and Tiffany...
New boat from anonymous donor enhances Harpswell’s water rescue capabilities
Harpswell first responders now have two locally maintained boats at their disposal to conduct water rescues and other maritime activities, thanks to a new landing craft from an anonymous donor. On Wednesday, July 10, the Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department unveiled its new vessel, a 24-foot Packman workboat made by...
Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag
FREEPORT, Maine — L.L. Bean created it 80 years ago to haul heavy blocks of ice. Now it's a must-have summer fashion accessory. The simple, sturdy canvas bag called the Boat and Tote is having an extended moment 80 years after its introduction, thanks to a social media trend in which they're monogrammed with ironic or flashy phrases.
Airbnb in Westbrook, Maine Had a Hidden Camera in the Bedroom
Sometimes it amazes me the things that I stumble upon on YouTube. When watching a video from CNN about how some Airbnb owners have put hidden cameras in their rentals, I thought, "Well, that can't be happening in Maine." Seconds later, the story cuts to Westbrook, Maine. This is very creepy.
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
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...
Maine delegate speaks on convention tone shift after Trump assassination attempt
Wednesday night is night three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, with newly selected Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance the keynote speaker on Wednesday. Maine has 20 delegates at the convention, including Stavros Mendros, a former state lawmaker from the Lewiston area. Mendros is in Milwaukee with his 17-year-old daughter,...
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