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Unsafe bacteria levels detected at several beaches in Maine, officials warn
PORTLAND, Maine — Several Maine beaches have been flagged after environmental officials detect high levels of bacteria this week. Health experts are now cautioning about the potential risks. As of Friday, beaches in Portland, Ogunquit, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Camden, Rockport, and more were tagged for high levels of enterococci bacteria...
Mowing Your Lawn at These Hours is Illegal in Maine and New Hampshire
Last weekend, I was up and ready to start my Sunday at 6:30 am., which doesn't happen often. I looked at my wife and said, "It's too early to mow the lawn, right?" The obvious answer was yes, it was far too early. But that got me thinking. As a...
The Complete List of 4th of July Fireworks Displays in Maine
Even though some people consider the long Memorial Day weekend to be the kickoff to summer, most people would agree that summer doesn't really start until the 4th of July. Independence Day really is one of the best holidays. It combines summer weather with great food, adult beverages, amazing music, and fireworks. What could be better?
Popular Maine Pizza Shop Picked to Represent Portland, Maine, in Barstool Sports’ One Bite Pizza Festival
I'm not gonna lie, friends, I think it is cool as hell that Monte's Fine Foods is participating in Barstool Sport's One Bite Pizza Festival and representing Maine. If you know me, then you know I'm a huge advocate of Dave Portnoy, even if half the internet is divided over him. He's helped hundreds (if not thousands) of small and local companies pick their businesses off the ground. He's donated thousands of dollars to animal shelters, and gave his beautiful rescue, Miss Peaches, the life she never had. He also keeps it very real and transparent, which is very hard to do these days on social media. So for that, he wins my utmost respect.
Mainers react to the first presidential debate
SOUTH PORTLAND, AUGUSTA (WGME) -- In line with the rest of the country, Mainers had their eyes on the television as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump took the debate stage Thursday night. Both Democrats and Republicans in Maine held small gatherings to watch the event. In South...
Classic cars roll into Maine for final stretch of The Great Race
FREEPORT, Maine — The Great Race, a classic car rally spanning 2,300 miles, entered Maine Friday, drawing crowds to Freeport as drivers and navigators ended their day on Main Street. Over 130 classic cars began this trek in Owensboro, Kentucky. Without the help of GPS, competitors navigated their way...
Report: Affordable housing 'out of reach' for many Mainers
PORTLAND (WGME) – A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says a home is out of reach for many Mainers. According to their data, the "fair market” rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,372. In order to "afford" one, meaning not paying more than 30...
Reopening Went Swimmingly at Maine State Aquarium
As of today, June 26th, 2024, the Maine State Aquarium is back in business after a 4-year hiatus thanks to the pandemic. The state took advantage of the aquarium's forced closure and delayed reopening further for renovations and improvements to the popular and educational tourist stop that originally opened in 1993 in Booth Bay Harbor.
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