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Southport Central School honors Gaudette with woodland playground
About 100 people gathered Saturday, July 6 at Southport Central School for the ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony, and grand opening of the new natural woodland playground. Principal Lisa Clarke gave opening remarks and was followed by Sarah Sherman, who gave the dedication speech in honor of Ramona Thompson Gaudette, the school’s cook for 57 years. Steve and Madison Gaudette cut the ribbon.
Maine man accused of leading police on chase
WATERVILLE (WGME) -- A Maine man is accused of leading police on a chase through Waterville and Oakland over the weekend. Police say they tried pull over a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Christopher Ratte of Vassalboro on College Avenue in Waterville on Saturday. However, the driver took off and reportedly...
Two teen stepbrothers die in suspected drowning in Sanford
SANFORD, Maine — Two teenage stepbrothers are believed to have drowned Sunday at a public recreation area in Sanford. The bodies of both boys, ages 16 and 17, were found overnight during a search of a local recreation area after they did not return home for curfew, Sanford police said Monday morning in a news release.
Biddeford to clear homeless camps, opens new emergency shelter
BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- Biddeford officials are clearing out homeless encampments throughout the city. They are asking people who live there to move into a new emergency shelter. Last week, Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman said Seeds of Hope opened its overnight shelter at 35 South Street. About a dozen people have already moved in.
Maxwell's closing strawberry farm in Cape Elizabeth after 51 years
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Popular pick-your-own strawberry spot Maxwell's Farm in Cape Elizabeth says it has decided to close after more than five decades in operation. Maxwell's Farm posted on social media Sunday announcing 2024 will be the strawberry farm's final season after 51 years, citing "no single reason" for its closure, but a "myriad of realities" that had built over time.
Registration open for week of community free blueberry picking at Beech Hill
ROCKPORT — “The ‘Blues’ will be ready early again this year,” said Coastal Mountains Land Trust, in a news release. CMLT invites everyone to pick berries at Beech Hill Preserve. As CMLT did last year, instead of selling blueberries, it will offer a week of community free picks, from Sunday, July 21 through Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., each day. An evening pick will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5 - 7 p.m.
Biddeford clears encampment as city's public camping ban goes into effect
BIDDEFORD, Maine — Liz Levan isn't running from anything, but she said the way she is being treated makes her feel like a fugitive. "I don't want to get arrested just for trying to survive," she said. "You know what I mean?" Levan said she was evicted from her...
UMaine dining company hosting hiring event Thursday
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Opportunity knocks at the University of Maine later this week. Sodexo, the company that handles dining services on campus, is hosting a job fair Thursday from noon to four. It’s at the Memorial Union in rooms 229 and 231. There are full and part time...
2 arrested in Bangor drug bust
BANGOR (WGME) -- A Massachusetts man and a Maine woman are facing drug charges after police say they found fentanyl, cocaine, and crack inside a vehicle in Bangor. Police say they spotted 31-year-old Saquan Gaul of Boston driving on Union Street in Bangor on the Fourth of July. According to police, Gaul did not have a valid driver’s license.
Ricker trustees award $275,000 in scholarships to county graduates
HOULTON, Maine — The Ricker College Board of Trustees held its annual meeting on May 19 at Houlton Regional Hospital with Chair Leigh Cummings presiding. According to Gary Bossie, executive director of the scholarship program, there are currently 137 in-college students receiving scholarships from the board. These are $2,000 scholarships which are renewable annually. The cost to the trustees for the 2024 academic year was $253,000 sent to colleges mostly in New England. All of these students are Aroostook or Washington County high school graduates.
Fort Kent gets $500,000 grant for skating rink upgrade
FORT KENT, Maine – The town of Fort Kent was awarded half a million dollars by the Northern Border Regional Commission to upgrade and move its outdoor skating rink. The grant will help support Aroostook County’s outdoor recreation industry, according to a statement from the NBRC. The funding...
Eddington Man Allegedly Broke His Neighbor’s Windows With Rocks
A woman who reported someone was shooting at her house is okay after officials found a man allegedly throwing rocks through her windows. Luther Green, 58, of Eddington is charged with criminal mischief for the incident in his neighborhood. When the Victim Called 911, She Believed Someone Was Shooting At...
Black Bears Add 10 to Roster
ORONO, Maine – On the heels of the program's 19th berth in the NCAA tournament, the University of Maine men's ice hockey team has announced 10 newcomers ahead of the 2024-25 season. There are six forwards, two defensemen and two goaltenders among the newcomers. #7 | Brian Morse. D...
Multi-hundred million dollar Penobscot River cleanup begins
The court-appointed trustee, Greenfields, directing work to remediate mercury in the Penobscot River Estuary announced in late June that 13 Beneficial Environmental Projects (BEPs) will receive funding to begin delivering tangible benefits to affected communities and ecosystems. The projects will begin to fulfill a 2022 settlement in which a federal judge approved a multi-hundred million dollar clean-up and restoration for the estuary, according to a news release from the Maine People’s Alliance.
Southport selectmen set special town meeting for July 24
Southport residents will decide whether to adopt two ordinances during a July 24 special town meeting. Selectmen approved the special town meeting during their July 3 regular meeting. One proposed ordinance deals with implementing housing goals established by LD 2003. In 2022, Gov. Janet Mills signed the legislation establishing statewide and regional housing production goals and a municipal role in achieving those goals. The law imposes density and other requirements for affordable housing developments that preempt inconsistent municipal regulations. It requires municipalities to allow up to four dwelling units on each lot where housing is allowed, depending upon the lot and whether it contains an existing dwelling. It also requires municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units in any area where housing is permitted and comply with certain accessory dwelling unit requirements.
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