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Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Federal government approves Maine's offshore wind research facility
(The Center Square) — The Biden administration has given the green light to Maine Gov. Janet Mills' plan to create the nation's first offshore wind power system devoted solely to researching clean energy. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has agreed to lease a 15-mile tract of federal waters to Maine for the project, which will involve setting up a dozen floating windmills about 30 miles off the coast. It would be the first devoted to researching how to develop the technology in a sustainable...
Maine State House evacuated twice due to 'fire suppression system malfunction'
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine State House was evacuated twice Tuesday afternoon after a fire alarm went off, officials say. Augusta firefighters responded to the call just after 1 p.m. A NEWS CENTER Maine crew at the scene said six fire vehicles responded. Officials on the scene told NEWS...
Former Maine lawmaker says state needs to face accountability for Lewiston mass shootings
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Now that the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting has issued its final report, a former state lawmaker and an advocacy group say the state must face some accountability for not stopping the shooter, and the tragedy, before it happened. “And we want to thank the commission...
Maine state program could have helped Lewiston gunman, national coalition says
AUGUSTA, Maine — The independent commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting released its report Tuesday, which said the tragedy could have been prevented had the people and organizations who came across the gunman, Robert Card, taken the proper steps. Maine's chapter of the National Shattering Silence Coalition held a...
Maine Night Market in Wiscasset Aug. 31
Maine Food & Beverage Education Center (MFBEC) is excited to announce its first-ever Maine Night Market, taking place on Aug. 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Maine Tasting Center campus in Wiscasset. This vibrant event, for which entry is free, will shine a spotlight on Maine’s AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) food and beverage producers along with businesses that produce traditional Asian foods and ingredients, showcasing the diversity and richness of Maine’s culinary landscape.
News and notes from the Community Center
As I’m writing News and Notes this week, it’s cold, clammy, wet, and just plain yucky. And the weather was like that for most of the weekend! Have patience though. By the end of the week, we’ll be back in our beautiful, sunny, and moderately warm weather. In the meantime, the grass, trees, plants, and everything green (and other colors…) that grows are very happy.
Lincoln’s Adding Another Festival To It’s Roster: Check Out ‘Septemberfest’
The town of Lincoln knows a thing or two about festivals! It's been holding several festivals, every year, for decades. Last month, they provided an entire weekend of entertainment with their Olympic-themed Loon Fest. And coming up next month, they have some more fun planned!. According to their event page,...
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
Man accused of beating man with brass knuckles, baseball bat in Athens
ATHENS (WGME) -- A Massachusetts man allegedly assaulted a man using brass knuckles and a baseball bat at a home in Maine. According to the Morning Sentinel, Michael Cote of Fall River, Massachusetts, admitted to a Somerset County Sheriff’s deputy that he attacked the victim in a home in Athens on Friday night.
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