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Special guest speaker at MSBA Bee Fest Sept. 8
The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) has announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be its keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special event includes over 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master Beekeepers and experts in managing honey bee colonies in Maine. There will be nine unique demonstration areas including an open hive demonstration area in the Kennebec Beekeepers Association’s apiary on the Viles Arboretum property. Bee Fest is a free event to all and we look forward to welcoming over 200 experienced beekeepers as well as want-to-be beekeepers looking for more information on the art and science of keeping honey bees in Maine.
Victims Seriously Injured after Assault with Baseball Bat in Maine
A 44-year-old man was arrested Monday after assaulting two people with a baseball bat in Portland on Saturday. The Portland Police Department said Ramon Nunez-Rosario of Portland was charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault. Victims had Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries. Both victims were seriously injured. One had life-threatening injuries....
Cony football is back to contend
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Cony’s got revenge on the regional level in mind after the Rams fell to Lawrence, 27-7, last season with a ticket to the Class B State Championship on the line. Cony returns plenty of talent to give its fans a chance to cheer this fall.
On the Record: In Brooksville, a retired teacher gives literacy lessons — with help from horses
On a waterfront farm in Brooksville with horses and goats, retired classroom teacher Bobbi Ackerman incorporates animals into literacy lessons for youngsters. Mainebiz visited with Ackerman at OneHorse to get the lowdown. Mainebiz: What sparked your career path in education?. Bobbi Ackerman: Initially, I began a master’s degree in biology....
Tiger Colby wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway
With other local short tracks taking the weekend off, Wiscasset Speedway saw an increased number of drivers in the pits and fans in the stands on Saturday as they hosted their Group 2 divisions. The program, which was sponsored by Mainely Karting, also included an extended 75-lap race for the Wood Pellet Warehouse Late Models and a 20-lap exhibition race for LST Motorsports Park’s Champ Karts.
Kennebunk Charter proposal under fire: Two members oppose town council shift
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Kennebunk Select Board will hold a public hearing on Sept. 10 for a proposed town charter calling for a new form of local government. When residents speak that evening, they will weigh in on a document crafted by a Charter Commission that includes two members who oppose it. After more than 18 months of work, the commission presented its final report to the Select Board earlier this month. ...
Greenville land use ordinance housing amendments approved
GREENVILLE — For most of the year the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.” During a special town meeting on Aug. 7 a pair of related amendments to the Greenville Land Use Ordinance were approved, Select Chair Geno Murray said during the ensuing select board meeting.
Interim manager wants a leader who will help Limestone keep its footing
LIMESTONE, Maine – When Alan Mulherin took the job as yet another interim town manager for Limestone nearly a year ago, he didn’t know how long he might stay. But he knew he needed to help break a harmful cycle of management turnover. After former manager Donna Bernier...
Army and police missed chances to intervene before Maine mass shootings, final report says
Both the Army Reserves and local police missed out on opportunities to intervene in a gunman’s psychiatric crisis and seize weapons from the spiraling reservist responsible for the deadliest shootings in Maine history, according to a final report released Tuesday.
BEWARE: New Police Phone Scam Circulating Maine Homes
Calling all Maine residents: a new scam is going around, and it involves the law. These hackers are trying everything they can to get your money. Here's the most recent dilemma. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is trying to spread the word to Maine residents about this new phone scam...
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
Maine Celebrated for Excellence in Women’s Rights
It was an exceptional showing for the state of Maine in a recent women's rights report. WalletHub, a personal finance website, published its annual report of the states with the best and worst records for women's rights. The Pine Tree State was listed as the 4th best state. Now that's a ranking to be proud of.
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
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