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Teens bike from Florida to Maine to raise money, advocate
PORTLAND, Maine — A group of teenagers, and their coaches, is on an incredible bike ride that has brought them from Miami Beach all the way to Maine. The Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) Dream Team pedaled through Portland Wednesday, exactly one month after leaving from Florida. "The BRAG...
48-Year-Old Maine Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Firearm Felony
A 48-year-old Carroll Plantation man was sentenced 15 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jason Levasseur's prison time will be followed by three years of supervised release. Wanted for Probation Revocation. Levasseur was arrested in November 2022 for a state probation revocation. The Maine State Police...
Siting of offshore wind port poses dilemma for Maine community
Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: Dozens of neighbors, workers, and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a proposed industrial project that has potential to transform the local economy, but at the expense of a locally beloved natural area.
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Mainer in the running for mullet champ
Elliot Kullman of Windham began growing his luscious locks back in 2021.
American Clean Power applauds Maine, Massachusetts offshore wind proposal
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has confirmed its support for a joint proposal by the states of Maine and Massachusetts that would increase offshore wind development. The two states have submitted a proposal to ... Read More » The post American Clean Power applauds Maine, Massachusetts offshore wind proposal appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
City Council Approves Nomination of Biddeford’s Next Assessor
The Biddeford City Council has approved City Manager James Bennett’s nomination of Deanne Vail as the City of Biddeford’s next Assessor. Vail joined the City of Biddeford as the Assistant Assessor in April 2022. She came to the City as an experienced Certified Maine Assessor Level 2, having previously served as the Deputy Assessor for the Town of Bar Harbor and a Property Appraiser at Maine Revenue Services.
Official Statement Condemning Political Violence and Upholding Democratic Values
Mayor Grohman and the City Council have signed the following joint statement:. "The City of Biddeford stands united in condemning political violence and upholding democratic values. The strength and integrity of our democratic system rely on the principles of free speech, peaceful protest, and civil discourse. Political violence in any...
Maine business that uses beer to create soap now offering gluten-free options
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine maker, who creates soap with beer, is expanding her business. It's been a year and a half since CBS13 last spoke with Elaine Kinney, the brains behind White Pine Bath & Brew. "I've been expanding a lot physically, growing out of my space a...
Women-owned small business finds niche amid Maine's rapidly-growing kelp farming industry
KITTERY, Maine — A women-owned business in Kittery has found their niche to use kelp in skincare amid the industry's rapid growth in Maine. Cold Current Kelp was founded in 2021 by co-owners Inga Potter and Krista Rosen after they wanted to dip their toes into the kelp farming business.
Reflecting on what America means, two Maine students among national essay award winners
Two Maine students were among 150 winners across the country of a nationwide essay contest reflecting on what America means to them. The two students from Acton and Oxford were among 75 second-place winners of “America’s Field Trip,” a national competition encouraging students to reflect on what America means to them. Each second-place winner wins a $500 cash prize, while first-place awardees receive special behind-the-scenes experiences at American historical or cultural sites, such as the Statue of Liberty in New York City, or the Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
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