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Families of Lewiston shooting victims seek Pentagon probe after ‘conflicting’ investigations
The Army Reserve report mentions a new detail about Robert Card falling from the roof of his home in 2008 and breaking his neck, “possibly leading to a traumatic brain injury.”
Maine State Little League Baseball tournament: Portland vs. Lincoln County
The Maine State Little League Baseball tournament continued Wednesday!. The undefeated Portland All-Star team taking on 1-0 Lincoln County!. They'll play Friday with a trip to Bristol, Connecticut on the line!
You Are Deeply Loved Color Run Aug. 4
On Sunday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at Wiscasset Middle High School, individuals and families will gather to participate in the third You Are Deeply Loved Color Run held in memory of Gavin Clark and Alex Taylor. Clark and Taylor were best friends from the day they met each other...
Second Annual Maine Needham Festival Coming to Wiscasset Sept. 28
Maine Tasting Center, at 506 Old Bath Road in Wiscasset, will host the second annual Maine Needham Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28. This family-friendly event celebrates the cultural and culinary tradition of Maine needhams with food, games, vendors, themed drink specials, needham-making demonstrations and classes, and even a homemade needham contest.
Maine Art Gallery ‘Made in Maine’ Reception July 27
Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from Thursday, July 25 to Wednesday, Sept. 8. An opening reception for this energetic and eclectic show will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Music...
Putnam stays chair, calls for ‘more peaceful’ year
Wiscasset’s school committee on July 23 kept Jason Putnam as chair and made Jodi Hardwick vice chair. “Let’s have a nice new year, everybody, please. I think we can all do better, I know I can do better,” Putnam said. “I wish we can have a more...
Kennebunkport officials warn against swimming in Batson and Little rivers due to bacteria
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- Kennebunkport officials have issued an advisory, asking people to avoid swimming and other water-based activities in the Batson and Little rivers at Goose Rocks Beach. Officials say in addition to repeated results showing human bacteria in the Batson and Little rivers, the most recent testing has shown...
York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
YORK, Maine — York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities, including a 5K road race, sand castle contest, and fireworks over York Short Sands Beach. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 26, with a beach cleanup and culminate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with National Night Out. ...
Six Students Think Globally and Act Locally
This summer, Bowdoin's 2024 Global Citizens are living in Thailand, Honduras, Peru, Nepal, Costa Rica, and Namibia. Each is partnering with a local nonprofit to engage in on-the-ground work to support communities. Every summer, the McKeen Center for the Common Good awards several of its coveted Global Citizens Fellowships to...
Viridi Energy Signs 20-Year Agreement With Énergir L.P. to Supply Pipeline-Quality RNG at Scale
Viridi Energy, a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, announced that it has signed a 20-year offtake agreement with Énergir, L.P. Énergir, a Quebec-based diversified energy business, is the largest natural gas distribution company in Quebec as well as, through subsidiaries, the largest electricity distributor and the sole pipeline natural gas distributor in Vermont.
South Portland police seek public’s help to identify Dollar Tree incident suspect
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a recent incident at a local Dollar Tree store. In a statement released Thursday, the department appealed to the public, referring to aid in the identification...
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