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Should recent shark sightings have Mainers on edge?
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Over the past week, several Maine beaches have reported shark sightings and some residents are concerned about what this may mean for spending time in the water. The sightings prompted the Scarborough Police Department to make a statement to keep the public informed. Sharks have always...
Family sues Cumberland County Jail after man's overdose death while incarcerated
PORTLAND, Maine — Taylor Webster was with her daughter on her way to visit James Mannion, the father of her two children, at the Cumberland County Jail. But before they could get there, she got a phone call, telling her Mannion was found dead. "He was a good father...
UNE Students Gain New Perspectives in Health Care in Collaboration with Maine Department of Corrections
The Maine Correctional Center in Windham, Maine, doesn’t currently offer physical therapy in-house to its residents. But when Jacqueline Keller took a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the facility with 30 other health care students from the University of New England last week, Keller asked if she could bring physical therapy to the residents, who are currently sent outside the center to receive physical therapy.
Jen Nittolo From Winterport In Central Maine Idol’s Friday Finale
A Winterport resident could win a cool 10 grand this Friday night!. Cheer Jen on this Friday night, as she goes for the crown! Remember, this is how Julia Gagnon got started!. After weeks of intense competition, this Friday night, is the grand finale of Central Maine Idol. One of Maine's best singers could win a cool $10,000!
With Walgreens as long-term tenant, Portland building is sold to NY investor for $6.25M
A retail property leased to Walgreens in Portland that was on the market for a little over a year recently found a buyer who considered it a good investment. Cam Kenmar 3 LLC bought 616 Forest Ave. from Riverwood Commercial Properties Inc. for $6.25 million. Chris Pascucci and Brian Dano...
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
The Ogunquit Playhouse is filling its summer nights with a little night music- literally. “A Little Night Music” is a sophisticated musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler set in early 20th century Sweden. The story revolves around a complex web of relationships and romantic entanglements among the privileged upper class.
Thomaston Town Manager's Report delivers Dragon Cement update: No plans to sell plant, close quarry
Kara George, Thomaston Town Manager, issued the following on current operations of Dragon Products in Thomaston:. I am pleased to provide an update on the current operations of Dragon Cement in Thomaston, following recent discussions with the company's Executive Vice President from South Carolina. Distribution Model: Dragon Cement has successfully...
Alna’s tax rate rises
Alna selectmen Monday night set this year’s tax rate at $23.35 per $1,000 of assessed valuation — the second year in a row the rate has hiked. The board tapped 90% of excise taxes to help keep this year’s hike from being higher. Officials attributed the hike to several factors, including higher municipal spending and higher county and school tabs.
'Taste of Waterville' quickly approaching
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - One of the biggest events in Waterville is right around the corner. The Taste of Waterville will be held on July 31st at Head of Falls Park. The free event will feature 25 food vendors, a beer garden, a cornhole tournament, and live music. The Mid-Maine...
Friends of Sears Island to offer ‘Wee Forest Folk’ program and summer activity kits to families
SEARSPORT — Friends of Sears Island will be offering a free “Wee Forest Folk” family program on Sears Island on Wednesday, July 31 from 2-3:30 p.m., led by FOSI’s Outreach […]
New Bus Service Launches From Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, Maine
Buses are probably the most convenient and affordable form of public travel in the United States, and now, we have a commuter bus traveling from Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, Maine. According to WMTW, the Maine Department of Transportation contracted with RTW Management Inc. for this pilot program called "The LAP," with...
Army investigation reveals series of failures ahead of Maine mass shooting carried out by reservist
A US Army investigation into Robert Card — the Army reservist who shot and killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, last year — found a series of failures and breakdowns in communication among Card’s military chain of command, as well as civilian law enforcement and medical providers occurred ahead of the mass shooting.
Bowdoin College and Team Haiti swimmer third in his family to compete at Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Like many Maine college students, Alex Grand'Pierre is spending his summer far from campus. The Bowdoin College senior has an internship in New York City and during business hours he is getting used to the "real world." But after he clocks out for the day, Grand'Pierre's...
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