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Berwick water is under a health advisory
BERWICK, Maine — Following a water advisory last Thursday and previously running out of bottled water for residents, the town of Berwick announced on social media Tuesday afternoon that a new shipment of 16-ounce bottles would be available starting Wednesday at the town hall. Because of a limited supply,...
Biddeford looking to fill school board vacancy
The Biddeford School Committee is accepting applications from those interested in filling a vacancy on the school committee. Rebecca Henry submitted a letter of resignation from the Biddeford School Committee to Mayor Marty Grohman on July 29. Henry will be joining the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, working with the pre-school...
Luxury Yacht “Kisses” Returns to Bar Harbor for 4th Year in a Row
For the 4th year in a row, the luxury yacht "Kisses" has returned to Bar Harbor. Norman Braman was the owner of the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, before selling the team to Jeffrey Lurie who bought the team in 1994 for $195 million. Braman's yacht "Kisses" was in Bar Harbor in August of 2021 and late July - early August 2022 and in 2023. She was tied up at the Bar Harbor pier on Monday and Tuesday, July 29th and 30th, 2024.
Cape Elizabeth residents fill town hall to testify for the future of local schools
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — Passionate residents packed the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall for Monday night’s public hearing, lining the room and waiting to express their thoughts about different proposals for the future of their schools. “It is the hope of the town council that this issue be set...
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...
Former Maine teacher pleads guilty to assault of student
A former Maine music teacher at Hancock Grammar School pleaded guilty on Monday to assault and disorderly conduct as part of a plea deal that included the dropping of an unlawful sexual touching charge. According to the Ellsworth American, 37-year-old Seth Briggs of Glenburn rubbed a 14-year-old student’s leg over...
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...
Members appointed to Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Following last month’s vote to reject a referendum article concerning removal of the downtown Mayo Mill Dam on the Piscataquis River — indicating citizens were in favor of using tax money to fund studies, permitting, and repair costs for the structure — a 9-member Mayo Mill Dam Review Committee has been formed to help determine the future of the site.
Major Changes Coming to New Balance’s Operations in Central Maine
Not only is New Balance one of the most recognizable footwear brands in the country, the company is also one of the largest employers in Central Maine. Now, big changes could be coming to the company's Central Maine operations. New Balance in Skowhegan, Maine. In December of 2022, it was...
Showers & Storms Until Sunset. Warm & Sticky Night
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The rest of the night will have partly to mostly cloudy skies. Fog will once again be likely, especially along the coast, but we may see it spread farther inland as compared to the past few nights. It will be warm & muggy as lows drop into the 60s which is about the same as the dew point temperatures.
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