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Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce announces Joseph B. Ezhaya scholarship award winner
Olivia Varney, of Pittsfield, was selected as the scholarship recipient from a field of applicants. Varney graduated this spring from the Maine Central Institute High School, in Pittsfield, class of 2024. Varney was inducted into the National Honor Society and Honor Society for Visual & Performing Arts, as being involved...
Bomb threat targets local cafe owner for anti-Trump comment after legislator post
A Facebook post presumably from the owner of a Brooks restaurant about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump last weekend sparked a flurry of pushback on social media after it was shared by a sitting legislator and other conservatives. Then a bomb threat was called in. Maine State Police were notified about an […] The post Bomb threat targets local cafe owner for anti-Trump comment after legislator post appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Houlton man battling Maine VA over image of American flag
HOULTON, Maine – Former U.S. Airforce Sgt. Donald Holston started a petition this week to get a 16 x 20 inch canvas image of the American flag displayed in the new VA Health Center in Presque Isle. Several years ago, Holston, 79, captured the image of the flag flying...
UMaine Athletics, New Balance host Community Day in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - UMaine Athletics joined New Balance employees for a Community Day event at the Skowhegan Community Center. They were there with sports skill stations and community service initiatives. “This is a great event where we can give back to the community. It’s really our first time being...
County Republicans welcome lobsterman for July 24 meeting
You’re invited to hear about one of Maine’s traditional and most vital businesses, Wednesday, July 24 at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Republicans Committee. Dustin Delano, lobsterman and representative for New England fishermen, will share his insight regarding New England’s lobster and fishing Industries. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Fire Department, 204 Washington Road, Jefferson; program begins at 6.
Mya Williams senior class president at Lawrence High School, in Fairfield
Mya Williams, Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, class president, graduated top 10 in her class. Mya has had a dream of being a teacher since she was little. Mya will be attending University of Maine at Farmington for education, and plans to come back to MSAD #49 to be a teacher and give back to the community that inspired her. She is an inspiration to the youth of our community, and helps to coach PAL youth in soccer. Mya is also the assistant director for the Summer PAL Program.
Teenager dead following York motorcycle crash, police say
YORK, Maine — A 17-year-old has died after the motorcycle they were operating crashed along Maine State Route 91 in York. The York Police Department said that at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, the town's Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call about the crash on Cider Hill Road, which is part of Route 91.
High school football all-stars gear up for Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic
LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic has gone on since 1990 and serves as a way to raise money for Shriner’s Children “and their mission of providing the highest level of pediatric care, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.”. “It means everything....
Bucksport dam owner says it will petition to give up ownership
The owner of the former Bucksport paper mill is asking the Department of Environmental Protection to release the company from ownership of three dams in the area. Bucksport Mill LLC currently owns the dams that impound Silver Lake, Toddy Pond and Alamoosook Lake. Town manager Susan Lessard said residents are...
Maine teen found not guilty of planning mass shooting at South Portland High School
A 17-year-old boy was found not guilty of plotting a mass shooting at South Portland High School, according to the Press Herald. The teen was charged with criminal solicitation for murder and arson. He was accused of making threats and trying to recruit another person to commit mass murder at South Portland High School last spring.
Neil Patrick Harris dines at one of his favorite Seacoast restaurants
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Neil Patrick Harris stayed on the Seacoast this weekend after visiting Kittery, Maine, on Thursday. On Saturday, Harris and his husband David Burtka, dined with friends at one of their favorite Seacoast spots, The Riverworks Restaurant and Tavern in Newmarket. They enjoyed appetizers like beer-battered chicken...
CMP says flutter of power outages in Windham was routine issue
WINDHAM (WGME) -- CMP says a series of repeated power outages in Windham has been resolved after residents called the CBS13 I-Team for answers. Residents reported losing power several times throughout the course of the day, often for brief moments before coming back on. CMP says these outages are routine...
Hancock Lumber hires new project manager
The new staffer brings a wealth of building materials experience. Hancock Lumber is welcoming Dan Lauzé to its retail leadership team, filling the newly created role of Retail Operations Center (ROC) Project Manager. Dan has extensive project management experience in the building materials industry, with much of his career...
Best Internet Providers in Presque Isle, Maine
CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review the products and services we cover. If you buy through our links, we may get paid. Reviews ethics statement. What is the best internet provider in Presque Isle, Maine?. Located at the northern end of Maine,...
Multiple people injured in Waldo accident
WALDO -A major accident in the town of Waldo involving multiple vehicles has injured at least a dozen people including children. According to Liberty Fire and Rescue, it happened near Evans Corner which is an intersection of Routes 7 and 131. We have a crew there and will bring you...
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