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With Walgreens as long-term tenant, Portland building is sold to NY investor for $6.25M
A retail property leased to Walgreens in Portland that was on the market for a little over a year recently found a buyer who considered it a good investment. Cam Kenmar 3 LLC bought 616 Forest Ave. from Riverwood Commercial Properties Inc. for $6.25 million. Chris Pascucci and Brian Dano...
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
The Ogunquit Playhouse is filling its summer nights with a little night music- literally. “A Little Night Music” is a sophisticated musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler set in early 20th century Sweden. The story revolves around a complex web of relationships and romantic entanglements among the privileged upper class.
Saco proposes increase in stipend for elected officials
Saco residents in November may be asked to give elected officials a raise. Saco city councilors, per the city charter, receive a $1200 annual stipend, and the mayor receives a $3600 annual stipend. School board members receive the same compensation as city councilors. Councilor Phil Hatch said at Monday night’s...
Town of Rockport and seven Midcoast businesses in line for grants to repair working waterfront infrastructure
Rockport may get $2 million in resilience funding from the State of Maine, and several businesses in the Midcoast are to likewise receive grants from the same fund, albeit with lesser amounts of money. The office of Maine Governor Janet Mills announced July 22 that 68 working waterfronts were set...
Maine Football Picked to Finish 13th in CAA
Maine Football Coach Jordan Stevens has a little bulletin board material to inspire his team as they begin official practices on Wednesday, July 31st as the Coastal Athletic Association released their preseason coach's poll. Maine was predicted to finish 13th. You can head up to Alfond Stadium and watch the...
Gillette, Heisey earn All-CAA Honorable Mention recognition
Orono, Maine -- Wide receiver Joe Gillette and tight end Cooper Heisey each earned Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention honors as announced by the Coastal Athletic Association on Wednesday morning's annual CAA Football Media Day. The league also released the CAA Predicted Order of Finish which tabbed Maine 13th with 57...
To Eastport and Beyond Crew!
What did you do during the local July 4th celebration? The grandchildren of Sherry Sivret and the late Father David Sivret participated in the 4th of July stroller parade and earned third place. To Eastport and Beyond was their sign as they dressed in Toy Story costumes.
Mostly Cloudy, Few Scattered Showers Possible Today
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A stalled out front will across the northern half of the state today combined with low pressure moving into the Eastern Great Lakes will keep us under plenty of clouds and the chance for a few scattered showers as we head through our Wednesday. Showers look to be pretty widely scattered and therefore the day will not be a washout and there will be plenty of dry hours mixed in. The clouds and an onshore breeze will keep temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70° along the coast with low to mid-70s inland. Low pressure approaching from the west will give us a chance for a few showers through the overnight hours. Otherwise expect plenty of clouds with areas of fog. Temperatures will drop to the mid-50s to low 60s.
New Restaurant To Open On Main Street In Bangor Friday
Adding some new life to the very first spot along Main Street there's a new business set to open in Bangor this Friday night. According to their brand new social media page, The Key Room is ready to offer Bangor an opportunity for some good food and tasty drinks. "The...
Maine politicians demand action in response to Army Reserve's report on Lewiston gunman
Following the release of the U.S. Army Reserve's investigation into the Lewiston shooter, Maine's political leaders are calling on the Department of Defense to make changes. “While we cannot undo this tragedy, we can do our best to learn from past errors," the Delegation wrote in a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. "We urge you to implement the recommendations from the AR 15-6 and Inspector General reviews immediately, and your office should carefully assess which recommendations should be implemented across the entire force."
3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine
Three Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty following a rampage in which a reservist killed 18 people in Maine, according to an Army report that cited communication failures within the chain of command and between military and civilian hospitals, among other shortcomings.
Several Arrested in Alleged Maine Drug Trafficking Operation
Over the last couple of decades, the work it takes to keep drugs off the streets of Maine has likely tripled. It's no secret that the drug epidemic has reached a fever pitch, not just here in Maine, but all around the country. And now, local police departments, drug enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices and state police units are working overtime to try and curb the drugs that have flooded our towns.
Schools across Maine confront unique challenges in ridding their water of ‘forever chemicals’
RAYMOND, Maine — Days before winter break ended in December 2022, Bill Hansen was relieved to learn that Jordan-Small Middle School in Raymond had no traces of ‘forever chemicals’ in tests of the school’s water system. Hansen, the Windham Raymond School District’s facilities director, was on...
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