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Five Pillars Butchery awarded $2.7 million grant
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $2.7M grant to Five Pillars Butchery (FPB) in Unity. The grant comes through the Department’s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) to expand processing capacity and strengthen the food supply chain. The Unity business will use the grant to help construct a new meat and poultry processing facility in the Waldo County community.
100 Midcoast businesses offer yellow food, drink, gifts in Finding Our Voices July festival
The Midcoast Maine sunburst just got brighter with 35 Camden shops adding yellow to the “Into the Light!” Finding Our Voices Foodie Festival. The festival features 62 eateries across 15 Midcoast towns featuring yellow food and drink menu items with all or part of the proceeds going to Finding Our Voices and Maine’s domestic abuse survivors.
Maine GOP pushes for voter ID requirement
(The Center Square) — Supporters of requiring photo identification to cast ballots in Maine's elections are making a push to put the question before the state’s voters in November. A proposal, spearheaded by the state's Republican Party and a conservative political action committee, calls for putting a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot that would require voters to show ID to cast ballots in federal, state and local elections. Backers...
Rochester man faces his alleged shooter in court: 'I am in pain every day'
DOVER — Kyle Violette faced Jason Levesque, the neighbor who is charged with shooting him multiple times, in a dramatic hearing Tuesday in Strafford County Superior Court. Violette, 37, who is severely injured, spoke from a wheelchair, rejecting claims by defense attorney Mark Sisti, who argued Levesque, 44, should be granted bail and that Violette was the aggressor.
Where is Sebastian Kelley? Police seek new leads in 2017 disappearance of Maine man
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- Maine State Police need your help in solving a missing person case out of Westbrook. Sebastian Kelley was last seen on July 17, 2017, in Westbrook. At the time, police say he had recently been assaulted, but all these years later, there is still no trace of Kelley.
Road reopens after gas leak in Westbrook
WESTBROOK, Maine — An underground propane tank was struck in Westbrook on Tuesday, prompting officials to close Spring Street at Connor Drive. In an 11:50 a.m. social media post, the Westbrook Fire Department said propane was "escaping into the atmosphere." The fire department said Central Maine Power and other...
Westbrook school budget passes, RSU 16 school budget advances
Two school budgets are moving forward. Voters in Westbrook approving a new $51 million school budget on Tuesday. Just over 53 percent of people voted in favor of it. The school committee cut several positions and shaved $700,000 off the initial proposal, which voters rejected last month. With the budget...
Cushing homicide suspect now in custody following police chase in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Authorities say an Augusta man at the center of a homicide investigation in Cushing is in custody following a police chase that resulted in him barricading himself inside a vehicle. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, State Police say they became involved in a chase with 39-year...
Airbnb in Westbrook, Maine Had a Hidden Camera in the Bedroom
Sometimes it amazes me the things that I stumble upon on YouTube. When watching a video from CNN about how some Airbnb owners have put hidden cameras in their rentals, I thought, "Well, that can't be happening in Maine." Seconds later, the story cuts to Westbrook, Maine. This is very creepy.
Edgecomb Shop Crawl July 27
Edgecomb’s 250th Birthday Committee has arranged a self-guided Shop Crawl to celebrate Edgecomb’s creative artisans and the extraordinary handcrafted work they produce. On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., the public is invited to visit Open Houses at selected shops and artisans’ studios—each showcasing exceptional handcrafted work that is produced onsite.
Large State Police presence in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -State Police say they are on scene of an incident in Augusta right now. We’re told Route 3 near the Augusta line is closed at this time. We’re told a Tac Team and a Crisis Negotiation Team have been called in. We have a crew...
Is this summer on track to be one of Portland's hottest ever?
PORTLAND (WGME) -- We are halfway through meteorological summer and it's been hot and humid every inch of the way. Meteorological summer starts on June 1 and runs through August 31. So far, the average temperature is 68.9 degrees at the Portland Jetport. The normal? 68.0 degrees. Here are the...
Lewiston woman seriously injured in crash on Washington Street in Auburn
AUBURN, Maine — A Maine woman was left seriously injured by a crash that happened Tuesday morning on a busy road in Auburn. The Auburn Police Department said that shortly after 5:55 a.m., police officers and firefighters were called to the scene of the crash on the southbound side of Washington Street, not far from Ness Oil Company.
MARINERS REVEAL FIRST WAVE OF PROMOTIONS
PORTLAND, ME – July 16, 2024 – The Maine Mariners announced ten theme nights for the 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, also revealing the dates of postgame skates and full team autograph sessions. The full theme night schedule, specialty jersey lineup, and list of giveaways will be rolled out later this summer.
Seven Injured, Including Six Children, after Crash in Maine
Seven people were injured, including six young children, after a rollover crash in Durham on Monday. The crash happened around 4 pm on Royalsborough Road (Route 136). Officials said Crash Declared Mass Casualty Incident. The Durham Fire and Rescue said “Due to the number of patients, the incident commander declared...
New York City FC Makes Multi-Million Philanthropic Gift to York College
This $7.5 million pledge, beginning with $2 million available immediately to York College, will fund health and wellness, athletics, and other programs. QUEENS, NY (July 16, 2024) – New York City FC today announced a $7.5 million philanthropic gift to York College to build on the Club’s ongoing relationship and support its mission of providing high-quality education to Queens and beyond. This represents York College’s largest philanthropic gift since its founding. These unrestricted funds will be used to aid in the growth of the college’s programs and services for students, faculty and staff around health and wellness.
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