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Saving Smiles of Maine opens in Monson
MONSON — It is exciting to share that residents in the town of Monson and surrounding areas now have increased local access to preventive dental hygiene services. Access to dental care is an obstacle encountered by many individuals living in rural Maine. Those living in rural areas understand the significance of this hardship and experience the impact that dental disease has on all aspects of life. From the ability to maintain proper nutrition and live free of dental pain to the adverse health effects of dental disease, dental disparities can hinder a person’s quality of life. The effects of dental disease are broadly felt at every age.
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
Cool, damp weather gives way to huge improvements at the end of the week in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME)-- Cool, unsettled weather continues in Maine for the nextcouple days. Muchnicer weather arrives at the end of theweek and continues into the weekend. Wednesday will be cool, in the upper 60s with lots of clouds. Showers are likely through the afternoon and into the evening. Showers wrap up...
Here’s Why Nearly 6,000 Central Maine Homes Lost Power on Tuesday
If your home lost power on Tuesday morning, you are not alone. According to an article in the KJ, nearly 6,000 Central Maine Power customers in Central Maine lost power for a portion of the morning. The article explains that about 2,600 households in Waterville, about 2,000 homes in Winslow,...
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
Sea farmers face lengthy road for lease approval
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — With seaweed and shellfish farming on the rise, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) continues to review, renew, grant and deny aquaculture leases throughout the state. Here in Hancock County, lease applications in Frenchman Bay and East Penobscot Bay await decisions, which can take months and often well over a year. The entire lease application process, from the initial application to public meetings to site visits to the DMR commissioner’s decision, takes upward of three or more years.
It’s a tough job, but somebody has to judge the best cakes in Maine
PARIS, Maine — When the Maine State Cake Decorating Championship takes place on Aug. 24 in Paris Hill, David Turin and Will Beriau will each be watching with a critical eye. They have to—they’ll be serving as judges. Jobs in the baking judiciary shouldn’t be handed out...
Keeler joins Taro Health as company expands in Maine
PORTLAND — Taro Health, a health insurance provider serving individuals, families, and small businesses throughout southern and mid-coast Maine, has hired Chris Keeler as a regional sales executive. In this […]
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