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Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gerry Cushman has seen Maine's iconic lobster industry survive numerous threats in his three decades on the water, but the latest challenge — which might sound tiny — could be the biggest one yet. Lobster fishing is a game of inches, and the...
Man Arrested for Trying to Strangle Father’s Girlfriend in Maine
A 32-year-old man was arrested after trying to strangle his father’s girlfriend in Farmington. Police said Nicholas Smith from Farmington was charged with Aggravated Assault and Criminal Threatening. Argument over Chores. The incident happened at a home on Weeks Mills Road after an argument about chores, Smith became angry...
South Portland residents experience sticker shock over property tax bills
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland's exploding real estate market over the last five years has compelled the city assessor to conduct an equalization of property assessments, as mandated by state law. This reassessment is leading to significant tax increases for many residents of Maine's fourth-largest city, some of...
Who’s Got Talent? — A Q&A with Deertrees’ original musical ‘Monsters!’ cast, creatives
HARRISON — Following a summer of back-to-back sold-out performances, from On Golden Pond to smash hit The Producers, Deertrees Theatre delivers its must-see hit of the 2024 season, Monsters! A Midlife Musical Meltdown, welcoming Lake Region residents and visitors alike to enjoy exceptional local talent. The show opens Friday,...
OceanView at Falmouth celebrates the growth of its fitness offerings
Expanded facilities, staff, and classes create one-of-a-kind offering for older adults in Maine FALMOUTH – OceanView at Falmouth is proud to announce that it has expanded its fitness offerings to […]
Portland could vote on minimum wage increase
Portland City Council will vote Monday whether to send a referendum to voters in November that would increase the city’s minimum wage. The current minimum wage in Portland is $15 per hour; $7.50 per hour for tipped employees. The proposal would incrementally bring the minimum wage for all employees...
Viking Run set for Labor Day
CARIBOU, Maine — The annual Aroostook Saving and Loan Viking Run will be held at the Caribou High School track at 9 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Registration for the 10 different children’s races begins at 8 a.m. Runners from age 2 through grade 8 are...
Grant Money to Help Fund New Ambulance
Ambulance 1 is the primary ambulance out of the Springvale Station. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s office contacted the Sanford FIre Department (SFD) on Aug. 7 with news that SFD has been awarded a grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The grant, amounting to $422,727 according to the FEMA website, will fund 90 percent of the cost for an additional ambulance. The grant helps firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. In 2024, Maine cities and towns received 13 awards from this grant program.
City Council August 6 Meeting Summary
Councilor Robert Stackpole (top middle) asks Fire Chief Scott Susi (bottom far left) and Communications Coordinator Jordan Wilson a question following a presentation on the upcoming fire station referendum. The City Council heard updates on homelessness, transportation and other issues at its Aug. 6 meeting. All councilors were present. City...
City to Resume Renaming Duplicate Streets
Summer Street in Springvale will soon be renamed. The City of Sanford will resume the process of renaming streets where duplicate names exist, according to Planning and Codes Director Jamie Cole. The project began in 2022 when Sherburne Street in Sanford was renamed Tanguay Street to avoid a conflict with Sherburne Street in Springvale.
Getting Ready for the Acton Fair
Mark Yerkes and Lawrence Furbish rebuilding the Rotary booth. The 160th version of the Acton Fair runs Aug. 22 to 25, and that means you will soon be able to get your yearly fix of the unique and highly prized Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club chicken livers. In preparation, members of the Rotary Club are renovating and upgrading the booth where these lovely little delicacies are prepared.
Preble Street looks to replicate Portland success in Lewiston-Auburn with rehousing program
A Portland-based program that transitions unhoused people to permanent housing is now offering its services to Lewiston and Auburn. Preble Street’s Rapid Rehousing Program helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness gain and retain housing. “We not only provide housing navigation, but we also provide financial support based on what...
Central Maine Power sees positive results from process change for servicing meters
It has been one year since Central Maine Power (CMP) underwent an initiative to streamline its process for disconnecting and reconnecting meters for single-family homes. In August 2023, CMP changed its policy to allow licensed ... Read More » The post Central Maine Power sees positive results from process change for servicing meters appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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