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Like 25% of Americans, Man In Maine Learns of His Cancer Online Then Turns to a Crowded Emergency Room for Answers
Mike Day is one of many Americans to have found out about their serious illness — in this case, incurable cancer — through an online portal. Details of his advanced stage cancer were given in the hallway of a noisy, overpacked emergency room. He died four weeks later.
2024 Alfond Fund Golf Classic Results
WATERVILLE, Maine -- The eighth annual Alfond Fund Golf Classic was held on Monday, July 29 at the Waterville Country Club. Team 'Skip Chapelle' won the 2024 Alfond Fund Golf Classic. Results for all 44 teams can be found below. Team Skip Chappelle. (Former Governor John Baldacci, Phil Morse, Skip...
Kristy Richards named new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School
SANFORD, Maine — Kristy Richards has been named the new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Sanford. Richards is no stranger to Sanford. She graduated from Sanford High School and has served the Sanford School Department in various positions. Richards will succeed Trish Leet, who retired at the end of the...
Bush Family Classic sets fundraising record for Gary’s House
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Northern Light Mercy Hospital announced that the Bush Family Classic raised a record-breaking $440,000 for Gary’s House, a program providing free accommodations for families of patients receiving medical care in greater Portland. The annual event, held in June at the Nonantum Resort and Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, is the largest fundraiser for Gary’s House. ...
Early Morning Structure Fire in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Maine (WAGM) - The Van Buren Fire Department responded to a fire early this morning. According to the Van Buren Fire Department, at around 1:40am they responded to the area of 88 Main Street for a structure fire. When crews arrived, they discovered multiple structures were on fire behind the address.
Subsidy losses and school hikes will raise Ashland’s mill rate
ASHLAND, Maine — Ashland’s mill rate will rise by 1.3 following a Monday vote by the town council. The group also made its first step toward replacing Town Manager Cyr Martin, who will step down from the position on Aug. 8. About 15 residents turned out for a...
Horizons Direct Primary Care Opens in Scarborough, ME
Michelle Garcia, MD is a board certified family medicine doctor with over 10 years of experience and is the founder of Horizons Direct Primary Care. While she grew up in California, after living in Maine for 11 years, she is proud to call Maine her home. She is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her family medicine training at the Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, Maine.
Kittery Nov. 5 election to feature 3 seats on Town Council, 2 on School Committee
KITTERY, Maine — The filing period for Town Council and Kittery School Committee candidacy for the Nov. 5 election has opened. Three Kittery Town Council seats and two seats on the school committee will be on the ballot. All elected positions in Maine’s oldest town carry three-year terms. The winners of each seat will...
Wells residents voting on large-scale housing development moratorium
WELLS (WGME) -- Big housing developments could be put on hold in the town of Wells if voters there approve a proposed moratorium. There are strong feelings on both sides of this issue. One family feels they're being targeted. "We’ve been referring to that land as our retirement fund," Rick...
Rock Coast Networkers redevelops into Rock Coast Entrepreneurs
“In a bold move to adapt to the evolving needs of entrepreneurs, the Rock Coast Networkers, after nearly 20 years of service, voted in February 2024 to sunset their organization,” said Chris Austin, president of Rock Coast Entrepreneurs, in a news release. They have redeveloped it into Rock Coast...
Prologue to Bates: All Expenses Paid Fly-In Program Due: 8/9
Background: Students are invited to experience a unique and engaging program at Bates College, where they will participate in conversations, enjoy fun activities, and connect with like-minded college-bound seniors. Bates College offers Prologue, an all-expenses-paid fly-in program from October 13-15, 2024. This opportunity includes transportation, meals, and hotel stay. Program...
The owner of Maine’s northernmost mall finds success by keeping it local
After owning the Aroostook Centre Mall for just over a year, Presque Isle developer Dana Cassidy is hatching more big plans. The 30,000-square-foot Trampoline City II, will open in about a month, and he’s working to bring a Japanese grill restaurant, golf simulator and new hotel to the area.
The Boulos Co. and Malone Commercial negotiate two downtown Portland leases
Portland, ME Zinn Wealth Management leased Suite A at 62 India St. The newly constructed 1,616 s/f space is on street level and features a conference room, private offices, open workspace, and more. Floor-to-ceiling windows complement the modern design and offer natural light. The father-son team, Jack and Jack, are...
Little League ends next week
The Mapleton Little League has one week left of its regular season. Thursday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m., Langley’s Team will play Mapleton Oil. Monday at 5:30 p.m., it’s Buck Construction vs. SMO and Buck Farms vs. Porter Farms, while Mapleton Lions Club plays Mapleton Oil. The 5:30 p.m. game for Tuesday will be Buck Farms vs. Langley’s Team while Porter Farms will practice at 6 p.m. on the right field.
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