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'The Cliffs': J. Courtney Sullivan returns to Maine for the plot of her new novel
PORTLAND, Maine — Although she writes fiction, J. Courtney Sullivan loves to do research for her books. For her new novel “The Cliffs,” she immersed herself in libraries and scholarly works to educate herself further about a dizzying array of topics: Indigenous history in Maine. Shaker history. Civil War letters. The history of mediums and spiritualists. The list goes on.
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Black Bears place second in America East Walter Harrison Academic Cup Standings with a 3.48 GPA
Orono, Maine -- The University of Maine placed second for the second-straight year in the 2023-24 Walter Harrison Academic Cup standings with an institutional grade point average (GPA) of 3.48, as announced by the America East conference on Friday, July 26. The Black Bears finished just 0.02 point shy of...
'Active investigation' near Long Creek, police searching for two males
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland police are searching for two young male suspects after responding to an apparent escape from Long Creek Youth Detention Center. Police say they were called to Long Creek for the apparent escape just after 7:30 p.m. Friday. "Minutes later, police responded to a...
Berwick tells residents not to drink tap water due to elevated manganese levels
BERWICK (WGME) – Elevated manganese has been a recurring problem in Berwick’s water. Doctors say too much manganese can damage your lungs, liver, kidneys and nervous system. The town is telling customers not to drink the water. Irene Roberge is on the Berwick Water System, but she never...
The Boulos Company introduces Blaze Pizza to ME with 2,920 s/f lease
Scarborough, ME Blaze Pizza is coming to 451 Payne Rd., leasing 2,920 s/f from Miser Investments, LLC. The Boulos Company’s Joe Italiaander and Chris Gallagher arranged the transaction on behalf of Blaze, concluding a multi-year search across the greater Portland market. The location, at the corner of Payne Rd....
'It's a really fun weekend': The Camden Classics Cup sets sail for eighth year
CAMDEN, Maine — The Camden Classics Cup is in its eighth year with festivities in full swing. The three-day event began on Thursday with the regatta kicking off Saturday at noon. Over the days, events vary from a classic car show, harbor cleanup, and a youth regatta. When Lyman-Morse,...
A room with a view to community service
Community. Devotion. Philanthropy. These are just three of the words used to describe the late Eliot Winslow during the Winslow Community Room Dedication on Friday, July 12 at the Boothbay Region YMCA. Winslow was well known in the community as a great story-teller with a big sense of philanthropy. He...
Camden celebrates upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility
CAMDEN, Maine — Camden's harbor is a popular spot for many tourists and Mainers, but residents like Louisa Crane have been hesitant to take a dip in the bay. "It's beautiful, but I think it's just not the first place people think to go swimming," Crane said. Residents said...
Another FREE Movie Night Is Coming To Maine Savings Amphitheater
A FREE movie outdoors? Not a bad way to kick off an August weekend!. This summer, it is rare to have a non-concert night on the Bangor Waterfront, especially on a Friday, so get the family together on August 8th, because Bangor Parks and Recreation are teaming up with the Maine Savings Amphitheater, to host a FREE screening of the smash Disney hit "Encanto"
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