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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 State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
Water intrusion left his year old car undriveable and even Maine's Lemon Law couldn't help
SACO (WGME) -- When you buy a new car, you expect it to last and not turn out to be a "lemon." But for a Saco man, his SUV has been sidelined after serious safety issues. While Maine law is meant to protect consumers in this situation, his claim was ultimately denied.
Maine Democrats continue to sound alarm about another Trump presidency
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills speaks at the launch of Women for Biden-Harris in Maine on July 18. (Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star) Gov. Janet Mills echoed President Joe Biden’s remarks earlier this week, pledging Thursday to continue to speak out strongly for democracy. This comes as Republicans in Maine...
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...
Beer, Cars & Pie: Piscataquis River Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Some of Maine's best parts of summer are the many festivals and fairs folks have across the state. A lot of work goes into organizing these community events, and many of them have been taking place for decades. In the Piscataquis County town of Guilford, the Piscataquis River Festival is...
Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of July 17, 2024
Moose to be protected for four more years — Perusal of the laws passed by the previous Legislature disclosed that moose were still protected in Maine and continue to be for four years longer. Had not the farmers of the new moose laws passed by the 82nd Legislature attached an emergency clause to it, a temporary slaughter of moose in the Maine woods would have been possible between Tuesday and Saturday of the second week of July, 1925. The old law limited the time of protection on moose to July 7, 1925. Laws passed by the Legislature did not become effective for 90 days after the adjournment of that body, unless they had an emergency clause attached. The emergency provision made the law effective when approved. The new law, which extended the close time on moose for four years, was approved March 28.
UMPI reshapes Advancement Office for future growth
PRESQUE ISLE — To best support the institution’s strategic and fundraising goals and build deeper connections with its growing network of alumni, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is welcoming two new hires to the newly-restructured Office of University Advancement. Craig Cormier joins the University as the new executive director of University Advancement and Candace Elliott steps into a new role as assistant director of Alumni Affairs and Annual Fund.
Building Bots with County Kids
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Imagination Station Fun Zone in Presque Isle hosted an event for local kids interested in robotics this week. Kids from ages 5 to 10 spent their time bringing different kinds of devices to life while learning some science-based skills. The kids at the Imagination Station Fun Zone had a blast Tuesday morning. Getting some hands-on experiences working with electrical circuits and learning how electricity flows through and operates our everyday devices. The kids had several different projects to choose from and got their own chance at creating a battery powered gadget to take home.
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