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County Bluegrass Festival a haven for music fans from near and far
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine – Whether they were newcomers or familiar with the event, everyone found a reason to enjoy the latest County Bluegrass Festival on Friday. Since launching the festival in 2006, Stev and Nancy Rogeski have been dedicated to bringing fan favorites and emerging performers, and this year is no exception.
Vassalboro apple orchard owners prepare for busy fall season
VASSALBORO, Maine (WABI) - With fall right around the corner, apple orchards across the state are preparing for their busiest season. Lemieux Orchards in Vassalboro has been around since the mid-60s. ”Dad started in 1964, and it was a family business, all my brothers and sisters know how to plant...
York considers zoning change to bring more businesses to York Village
YORK (WGME) -- Buying Long Sands Beach won't be the only initiative on the York ballot this November. Voters will also consider a zoning change, which town leaders believe will help revitalize the York Village downtown district. The change would require any new development to include commercial space on the...
York voters to decide on $4 million plan to buy private section of Long Sands Beach
YORK (WGME) -- Access to some of Maine’s iconic beaches has been a hot button issue for years. Town leaders in York want to spend $4 million to buy 42 acres of sand on Long Sands Beach that is currently privately owned, 1,600 feet to the south and another 1,600 feet to the north.
Schools Consider Banning Student Cell Phones
The Sanford School Committee took a first step on Aug. 19 toward prohibiting student use of cell phones during the school day. It held a first reading on a proposal that still faces more discussion, surveys of students, parents, teachers and administrators, and a second reading before it can be approved.
Fetch ME a Home: Kitten frenzy at Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
WESTBROOK, Maine — The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is hoping for some help after receiving a surrender of 22 kittens and five mother cats on Wednesday. The animals were surrendered by someone in Maine who quickly became overwhelmed with a few separate litters. ARLGP hopes to clear the shelters to make more room for these new kittens as they wait for vet appointments before they can be adopted.
Kearney ready to contribute at UNE: Former TMHS standout playing college football for Maine school
Cam Kearney will never forget the first time he opened a college football playbook. “It’s very much bigger than high school,” he said with a grin. It’s one of the many defining moments in a whirlwind of the last two weeks that have welcomed Kearney to collegiate football.
Rochester man found dead on side of road in Berwick. Police impound suspicious vehicle.
ROCHESTER − Police are investigating the untimely death of a Rochester man, found on Friday by the side of the road in Berwick, Maine. Berwick police said the deceased man, Kyle Lang, 26, of Rochester had been reported missing by his family on Thursday and that they found him after receiving a call about an unconscious man "face down in a ditch" in the vicinity of 164 Rochester St. in Berwick. ...
Redevelopment in Portland's Woodfords Corner starts with 38 loft-style apartments
Rendering / Courtesy, The Boulos Co. Work is underway to convert upper-story offices into residential units at 509 Forest Ave. Work has begun on a near-century-old building at 509 Forest Ave. in Portland to convert the upper two stories from medical office space into 38 loft-style apartments. Two retail spaces will be created on the ground floor.
52-Year-Old Man Died Working at a Solar Farm in Maine
A 52-year-old man died Thursday morning while working at a solar farm on Surry Road in Surry. The Maine State Police said Edwin Kendall Jones from Washington, Maine “suffered a medical event while working at the site.”. Cause and Manner of Death. His body was transported to the Office...
Little Shop of Horrors at Ogunquit Playhouse
Now playing on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine, the musical comedy ” Little Shop of Horrors.”. This musical was born from the creative genius of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken and has been devouring the hearts of theater lovers for over 30 years. “Little Shop of...
Sanford Schools Ready for a New Year
Final preparations for the start of the 24/25 school year were the primary focus of the School Committee’s meeting on Aug. 19. Since then, fall athletics have begun and schools have held open houses. New teacher orientation, a staff welcome and an in-service day have taken place. Several new professional staff positions were filled over the summer with what Superintendent Matt Nelson described as outstanding candidates. Maintenance and custodial staff have been hard at work performing annual cleaning and maintenance in all schools.
Local students get ‘Set for Success’
Community Resource Council (CRC)’s annual Set for Success event returned for its second year in its new location, Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The gymnasium was again filled with vendors representing local clubs, parent organizations, church groups, volunteer opportunities and many more. Free backpacks were also handed out to Pre-K (who also got lunchboxes), second, fourth and seventh graders, and newcomers.
Over 5000 Trash Bins Are Coming to Windham, Maine Residents With More on the Way
In November of 2022, the Windham, Maine Town Council voted unanimously to an agreement with Casella Waste to switch to an automated trash collection system, which means that residents would no longer need to bag their trash in blue bags purchased at local stores or the Windham Town Office. Casella...
Fort Kent's former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault returning to racing
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Fort Kent native and former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault is returning to racing during the Pro All Star Series 400 at Oxford Plains Speedway during the weekend of Oct. 19-20. He’s got a mission to raise money for those affected by last October’s Lewiston tragedy.
Ashland Resident Steps Up As Interim Town Manager
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Ashland has named an interim town Manager to replace Cyr Martin who stepped down earlier this month. Chelsea Stratton, a resident of Ashland, has stepped up until a more long-term town manager can be found. Chelsea Stratton has been Ashland’s Interim Town Manager since August 6th working with the previous town manager, Cyr Martin, for the first few days to get a better feel for her new role.
Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2024
Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Ride For Mercy, 10:30 am, Mercy Chapel, 1861 Main St. Maine Attraction Labor Day Water Ski Show, 4 pm, Number One Pond, River St. Salvation Army Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, Salvation Army of Sanford, 871 Main St. Family Story...
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