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Redevelopment in Portland's Woodfords Corner starts with 38 loft-style apartments
Rendering / Courtesy, The Boulos Co. Work is underway to convert upper-story offices into residential units at 509 Forest Ave. Work has begun on a near-century-old building at 509 Forest Ave. in Portland to convert the upper two stories from medical office space into 38 loft-style apartments. Two retail spaces will be created on the ground floor.
Rockland Public Library seeks submissions for Tiny Art Show
ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library invites local community members to share their artistic talents. The Library is seeking submissions for a Tiny Art Show. Artists ages 14 years and older can pick up a tiny art kit starting Monday, Sept. 9 through Thursday, Sept. 25 (or while supplies last). Participants can choose a painting kit that includes a 3″x3″ canvas and easel, acrylic paints, and brushes or sculpture kit with air-dry clay, brushes, and acrylic paints. Adding to the provided supplies is encouraged as long as everything fits on the tiny canvas and the sculpture doesn’t get too big.
Bangor's Umbrella Sky Project helping local businesses thrive
BANGOR, Maine — Colorful floating umbrellas have made their way to Cross Street in Bangor once again. This year, the Umbrella Sky Project includes more whimsical features like an extended canopy and upside-down umbrella seating and planters. "It's a great way to bring in light and joy to Bangor...
Man Wanted In Connection With An Assault In Bangor’s ‘Camp Hope’ Found
A 22-year-old Enfield man was arrested on Wednesday night in connection with an assault police say at a popular camp of unhoused folks in Bangor. Sergeant Jason McAmbley, Public Information Officer for the Bangor Police Department, says they have been looking for Christopher Campbell for the better part of a week. Campbell was wanted for his involvement in a brutal fight that broke out at the camp last weekend.
Preview: Cross Country Gears up for Home Meet on Friday, Road Meet on Saturday
Orono, ME - The University of Maine women's and men's cross country programs are set to begin the 2024 season with a pair of meets. The Black Bears will begin the season with a home meet against Army on Friday, Aug. 30 at Saxl Park in Bangor. The men will begin at Noon with the women set to compete at 12:40 P.M. Maine will then make the trip to Vermont for their second meet of the weekend as they will compete in the Vermont Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 31. The women will kickoff that meet at Noon with the men...
Family of 3 killed in series of shootings that ended on Maine bridge identified
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Authorities released autopsy results Friday for three bodies recovered from a home, a car's back seat and a river between New Hampshire and Maine, identifying a man accused of fatally shooting his wife and their 8-year-old son before being shot to death by police. Police...
Maine Turnpike Authority expects increased traffic on Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, the Maine Turnpike Authority expects traffic to be slightly higher than last year. "It's going to be around a little over a million transactions on the turnpike this Labor Day weekend," Rebecca Grover, public outreach coordinator for the Maine Turnpike Authority, said. “We just ask that folks have a little patience, things might take a little longer than you might expect.”
2024 American Honey Princess to visit Maine
Lainey Bell, the 2024 American Honey Princess, will visit Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta, on Sunday, Sept. 8. She will participate in the first Maine Bee Fest with the Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA), speaking to attendees about the importance of honeybees to Maine agriculture and how commercial beekeepers keep crops blooming. She will also share how honey varies in taste, textures, and types. Lainey will make appearances throughout the event and will give presentations to the attendees.
UMaine welcomes students to campus with Maine Hello
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - It’s a busy day on UMaine’s campus as students arrive and are given a real Maine Hello. “It’s just, it’s a fabulous day. We’re welcoming our new students. It’s the great Maine Hello that we offer to everybody as a hearty main Hello. And we’ve been over at the residence halls taking a look at how things are going there. We really want to be clear that this is a welcome, that we are initiating people into this community, bringing them here to enjoy this university. And it’s a it’s a joyful day, really. It’s fantastic,” said UMaine President, Joan Ferrini-Mundy.
Maine Lobsterman & TikTok Star Profiled On ‘CBS Saturday Morning’
Maine has a lot of social media stars on TikTok. Chef Adam Libby, and Tatum Talks, are two who are visiting the upcoming Bangor Comic & Toy Con. They have a combined 6.4 million followers, but there is another influencer who is "making waves" on several platforms. Jacob Knowles has...
Maine falls at #1 Northwestern to begin 2024 Season
Evanston, IL - The University of Maine field hockey program fell at #1 Northwestern to begin the season, 3-0. Northwestern scored one goal in each of the first three quarters. Maine put two shots on goal, both coming in the second half. Jayde Temby (3 saves, 2 GA) and Rozárie...
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