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Maine mushers claim victory in dogfight over canine travel rules
Photo / Paul Cyr Photography, via the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has tweaked new rules on bringing dogs into the country, set to take effect on Aug. 1. Bowing to pressure from mushers who race dog sled teams in Fort Kent and elsewhere,...
Firm that helped overturn Chevron involved with lawsuit over Maine public beach access
A public interest law firm that helped get the Chevron doctrine overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court is part of the legal battle over public access to shorelines in Maine. The Pacific Legal Foundation, which typically champions conservative and libertarian causes, is representing a defendant in a case involving public access to intertidal land in […] The post Firm that helped overturn Chevron involved with lawsuit over Maine public beach access appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Nonprofit to renovate Skowhegan Opera House, bringing bigger acts to 'a place to watch'
SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Nonprofit Lights Up Productions is renovating and taking over the operations of the Skowhegan Opera House. The Skowhegan Opera House has been hosting performances for over 100 years, but today, the building is outdated and has some accessibility and safety issues. The venue has largely been...
Woman killed in crash on Route 26 in Oxford
OXFORD, Maine — A woman from Norway died after a crash on Route 26 in Oxford. Police say Trudy Giroux, 65, was leaving the parking lot of the Irving gas station just before 9 a.m. to head north on Route 26 when she pulled into the path of a pickup truck headed south.
Brick Store Museum Features Local Trans Artist
(Kennebunk, ME) Cookie Davis, a beloved local artist and laborer, is featured in the Brick Store Museum‘s current exhibition, “Bold Visions: The Folk Art of Collyer Bowen and Cookie Davis.” Born Coleman Davis before her transition to Dominique London in later life – nicknamed “Cookie” by friends and neighbors – she was well-known in the Kennebunks, and particularly in Cape Porpoise.
Scarborough crash involving three vehicles sends three to hospital
SCARBOROUGH — A motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles occurred on Tuesday at approximately 11:43 a.m. on 175 US RT 1, according to the Scarborough Police Department. Scarborough Public Safety Communications received the initial report and dispatched emergency personnel from Scarborough, South Portland Fire, and Portland Fire departments to...
Take a look inside New England's unusual homes
ELIOT, Maine — In Maine, explore a local curiosity known throughout town as “the hobbit house.” The Eliot, Maine home has been well known in town since the 1970s, when it was built by a local doctor named Linda Wright. "She had a vision to build something...
Rockport sets mil rate, circulates 2024 property tax bills
ROCKPORT — Tax bills for Rockport property owners arrived mail boxes last week, a surprise for many given that the bills are usually received later in the summer. But, said Assessor Kerry Leichtman, his office completed its annual task ahead of schedule. “We got our work done earlier than...
Police make third drug bust in less than a year at Lewiston home
LEWISTON, Maine — Police searched a home on College St. in Lewiston Tuesday for the third time in eight months as part of ongoing investigations into drug activity at the home. When police executed a search warrant at 149 College St. late Tuesday night, they found 14 people inside.
Governor Mills Cuts Ribbon on Sanford Child Care Center Expansion Funded by Governor’s Jobs Plan
Sanford-Springvale YMCA will offer free, full-day Pre-K in partnership with City of Sanford. Sanford, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for a major expansion of the Sanford-Springvale YMCA child care center funded in part by the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.
Maine Man Who Killed His Girlfriend in 2022 Sentenced
A Maine man will spend several decades in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in Lewiston in 2022. Eddie Massie, 40, from Lewiston was charged with murder for the death of his girlfriend, Lacresha Howard, 24, also of Lewiston. He was sentenced this week to 30 years in prison.
Officials say thousands of needles were picked up at former Sanford homeless encampment
SANFORD (WGME) -- Officials in Sanford believe about 14,000 needles were picked up at the site of a former homeless encampment. The dozens of people living there were told to leave in mid-June. “There were three 20-gallon medical sharp containers full that were removed,” Sanford City Manager Steven Buck said....
Bangor police arrest two people while executing search at encampment
BANGOR, Maine — A husband and wife were arrested Thursday after law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at a motor home in Bangor. The motor home was parked on Cleveland Street, at a large encampment of unhoused people. David Carver, 49, and Amy Carver, 31, were arrested on...
Two in custody after SWAT team responds to Camp Hope in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There was a large police-presence including the SWAT team at a homeless encampment in Bangor. A couple was arrested who were wanted on multiple drug charges. Bangor Police Public Information Officer Jason McAmbley says Amy and David Carver were arrested for outstanding warrants and most of...
2024 Maine Senior Legion Baseball Tournament July 27-31[SCHEDULE]
The 2024 Maine Senior Legion Baseball Tournament will take place July 27-31 at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. Here is the schedule for the double-elimination tournament. Game 1 - Trenton Acadians vs. Capital Area 10 a.m. Game 3 - Bangor Comrades vs. Franklin County Flyers 1 p.m. Game 2 - Quirk...
Scattered Showers & T’storms Today.... Drier & Brighter Friday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A cold front will approach the state this morning then cross the state this afternoon and evening. An upper-level disturbance moving through ahead of the front will give us a chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms this morning followed by the chance for more showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as the cold front moves through. Rain could be heavy at times with any showers and thunderstorms that develop. Temperatures today will be in the upper 60s to mid-70s for highs... coolest along the coast due to the onshore breeze. Lingering showers and thunderstorms will move out early tonight as the front moves to our east. Winds will shift out of the west/northwest tonight behind the front and usher less humid air into the region as the night wears on. Skies will clear out tonight too. Lows will drop to the mid-50s to low 60s.
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