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Hot-air balloon festival returns to Presque Isle this week
Sixteen balloons and their pilots will take to Presque Isle’s skies during the annual Crown of Maine Balloon Fest this week. Events will be based at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds for the four-day festival, slated from Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Since it began 20 years ago,...
Eagle Lake Non-Profit Launches Project H.E.L.P. for Home Renovation Assistance
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Need help with a project at your home? All Things Become New, a non-profit organization in Eagle Lake that helps folks who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, is launching a new program for community members to help fund a small home renovation of their choosing.
MSAD 15 Back-to-School memo
I hope you and your families have been enjoying the summer. Everyone is looking forward to the new school year and return of our students. This letter will provide the information you need to help plan for the first days of school. School Start & End Times:. High School/Middle. SchoolStart:...
Fans of historic Moosehead steamer singing a brand-new tune
By his own admission, Travis Wallace of Greenville is — with the possible exception of Tiny Tim — he most unlikely musical artist imaginable. He’s written song lyrics for years but never put them to use because he didn’t know how to play an instrument. “I finally said to myself, ‘Well, this is kind of dumb.’” He borrowed his daughter’s guitar and began learning basic chords. That was a year ago.
Set for Success ‘success’ in Wiscasset
Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars is pleased to announce the “success” of our Back-to-School event, Wiscasset Set for Success, held on Aug. 11 at Wiscasset Community Center. “This event would not have been possible without the incredible support and dedication of our community and volunteers,” said Gretchen Burleigh-Johnson, Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars director.
Juvenile male hospitalized in early morning Lewiston shooting
LEWISTON (WGME) -- The Lewiston Police Department says a juvenile male was hospitalized after a shooting early Monday morning. Police say the shooting happened around 1 a.m. near the intersection of Pine Street and Jefferson Street. Officers found several shell casings in the road. Several witnesses told police they heard...
Tiger Colby wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway
With other local short tracks taking the weekend off, Wiscasset Speedway saw an increased number of drivers in the pits and fans in the stands on Saturday as they hosted their Group 2 divisions. The program, which was sponsored by Mainely Karting, also included an extended 75-lap race for the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and a 20-lap exhibition race for LST Motorsports Park’s Champ Karts.
Maine Man Dies After Being Struck by Boat Propeller
A Maine boater died after he was apparently struck by his boat’s propeller after falling overboard. According to a press release from the Maine Marine Patrol, Samuel Sharpe, 23, of Harpswell fell from his 19-foot center console while underway off South Harpswell on Friday evening (Aug. 16) at around 8:00 p.m. Officials believe Sharpe was hit by the boat’s propeller, based on his injuries.
Rockport Town Manager’s Report and Update: Main Street road work, revaluation progress, EMS
In advance of the Aug. 19 Select Board meeting, the Rockport Town Manager produced the following report and update. Town Manager’s Report and Update August 19, 2024. Project Updates. This week, our crews returned to Main Street to resume our efforts of brush cutting and ditching along the stretch of Main Street between Route 1 and Simonton’s Corner. Next week, a contractor will be grinding up the failed asphalt road base prior to paving a base coat this summer. We expect some additional drainage work will be necessary near the intersection with Park Street at Simonton’s Corner which should extend into early September. While we hope to pave Main Street with a binder coat as soon as we can after the reclamation processing, we would ask motorists to avoid the area until paving has been completed on the entirety of this section of road. The less our road crews have to contend with managing traffic and maintaining a heavily traveled road which will be dirt for a short spell, the better. We will be placing signage on either end of this section of Main Street to limit this area to “Local Traffic Only.” While we hope to have this area paved prior to the start of school, motorists should be aware of these issues.
Portland launches ‘Shop Around the World’ to promote ethnic grocers, diverse businesses
The city of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity has launched "Shop Around the World," a program to spotlight and celebrate the diversity of ethnic grocers and diverse businesses in the Woodfords Corner neighborhood. In collaboration with the Friends of Woodford Corner, the initiative will feature promotional tents at the...
Kennebunk Charter proposal under fire: Two members oppose town council shift
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Kennebunk Select Board will hold a public hearing on Sept. 10 for a proposed town charter calling for a new form of local government. When residents speak that evening, they will weigh in on a document crafted by a Charter Commission that includes two members who oppose it. After more than 18 months of work, the commission presented its final report to the Select Board earlier this month. ...
Greenville land use ordinance housing amendments approved
GREENVILLE — For most of the year the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.” During a special town meeting on Aug. 7 a pair of related amendments to the Greenville Land Use Ordinance were approved, Select Chair Geno Murray said during the ensuing select board meeting.
Maine sired trotters wrap at Skowhegan
Skowhegan, ME — The Maine Sire Stakes closed out the week of racing at the historic Skowhegan State Fair on Saturday (Aug. 18) with four $19,000-plus divisions of 2- and 3-year-old trotters rolling down the lively midway before and during the afternoon pari-mutuel card. Freshmen trotter Whatawonder (Whataworkout-Molly McGuire)...
Cori Celebrates National Radio Day with look at her past 24 years in the biz
In honor of National Radio Day, let me take you on a little trip down memory lane on what I call "Cori's Radio Adventure" because that's truly what it's been!. As you'll see, from some of the pictures and descriptions below, I've had the honor of working with some really great folks, while on this long, strange trip!
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