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BEWARE: New Police Phone Scam Circulating Maine Homes
Calling all Maine residents: a new scam is going around, and it involves the law. These hackers are trying everything they can to get your money. Here's the most recent dilemma. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is trying to spread the word to Maine residents about this new phone scam...
Interior Sec. Haaland visits Katahdin national monument, Frances Perkins homestead
Congresswoman Pingree joins Senator King, Secretary Haaland, Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis, and others for the ribbon cutting at the new Tekαkαpimək Contact Station. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree) Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joined lawmakers, local and tribal leaders last week in a...
CSD board reviews BRHS schedule
The Community School District School board on Aug. 13 discussed changes to the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) schedule. This year, school officials changed class start time to around 8 a.m., returning to a pre-COVID schedule. Lat year, that first hour of the day was dedicated to an “academy period,”...
Alna’s tax rate hike climbs further
Weeks after agreeing to set this year’s tax rate at $23.35 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, Alna selectmen on Aug. 15 amended it to $23.50. First Selectman Nicholas Johnston explained, an accounting error factored into the first one. He said that after the July 22 vote, “it was discovered...
Target in South Portland, Maine, Adding Exciting Addition
Target in South Portland, Maine is adding something that is going to make a lot of people happy. Target, like a lot of retailers, is still going through the pains of COVID-19 repercussions. There are often long lines and empty shelves. But the latest addition is one that a lot...
Westbrook police seek help identifying theft suspect
WESTBROOK — The Westbrook Police Department has called on the community to assist in identifying an individual linked to a recent theft investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help with the ongoing case. Those with tips can contact Officer Beerworth directly via email at...
Orrington facility to begin accepting waste, but not yet producing energy
The new owners of Orrington's shuttered waste-to-energy plant are starting a multi-phase reopening plan. Eagle Point Energy Center bought the facility in March, and spokesperson Dan Cashman said the company has submitted a transfer station permit application with the Department of Environmental Protection. That will allow the plant to begin accepting waste.
Orono Red Riots ready to defend state football title
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots earned their 8-Man Small School State Championship revenge over the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls last season. Old Orchard Beach defeated Orono, 46-22, two years ago. The Red Riots struck back last fall with a 46-18 drubbing in the title game. There’s a...
Hall of Honor Announces First Class of Inductees
Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee Announces First Class of Inductees. After months of deliberation, The Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee (established in 2023) is pleased to announce its first class of inductees. These nine inductees include exemplary student-athletes, coaches and community members. They will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Sanford Performing Arts Center.
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival 2024
VIP hour (2-3 p.m.; requires VIP ticket) features specialty brews not available during the general tasting session, and VIP attendees will receive unlimited beverage samples from 2 to 7 p.m., a $5 food voucher, samples from food vendors specializing in local harvest, a souvenir T-shirt and tasting glass, and a swag bag.
US Coast Guard presented with special gift
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – In South Portland Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector of Northern New England was presented with a print of the "Lightship," which served as an examination vessel in Portland during World War II. After being decommissioned in 1975, it served as an active museum ship...
Bangor Rams 1st Day of Practice 2024 Season [PHOTOS]
The Bangor Rams were on the turf at Cameron Stadium on Monday afternoon August 19th from 4 to 6 p.m. in the second part of their 2-a-days on the opening day of the 2024 season. Check out the photos. Bangor Rams 2024 Varsity Football Schedule. Thursday, August 29 vs. Brewer...
Old Orchard Beach voters could soon decide on new rent control ordinance
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) -- Voters in Old Orchard Beach could soon decide whether or not to pass a specific kind of rent control. A citizen initiative from people in two mobile home parks now has enough signatures to potentially move forward. “We need to protect ourselves,” Old Orchard Village...
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