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MSAD 15 Back-to-School memo
I hope you and your families have been enjoying the summer. Everyone is looking forward to the new school year and return of our students. This letter will provide the information you need to help plan for the first days of school. School Start & End Times:. High School/Middle. SchoolStart:...
Fans of historic Moosehead steamer singing a brand-new tune
By his own admission, Travis Wallace of Greenville is — with the possible exception of Tiny Tim — he most unlikely musical artist imaginable. He’s written song lyrics for years but never put them to use because he didn’t know how to play an instrument. “I finally said to myself, ‘Well, this is kind of dumb.’” He borrowed his daughter’s guitar and began learning basic chords. That was a year ago.
Set for Success ‘success’ in Wiscasset
Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars is pleased to announce the “success” of our Back-to-School event, Wiscasset Set for Success, held on Aug. 11 at Wiscasset Community Center. “This event would not have been possible without the incredible support and dedication of our community and volunteers,” said Gretchen Burleigh-Johnson, Wiscasset Feed Our Scholars director.
Maine Man Dies After Being Struck by Boat Propeller
A Maine boater died after he was apparently struck by his boat’s propeller after falling overboard. According to a press release from the Maine Marine Patrol, Samuel Sharpe, 23, of Harpswell fell from his 19-foot center console while underway off South Harpswell on Friday evening (Aug. 16) at around 8:00 p.m. Officials believe Sharpe was hit by the boat’s propeller, based on his injuries.
Portland launches ‘Shop Around the World’ to promote ethnic grocers, diverse businesses
The city of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity has launched "Shop Around the World," a program to spotlight and celebrate the diversity of ethnic grocers and diverse businesses in the Woodfords Corner neighborhood. In collaboration with the Friends of Woodford Corner, the initiative will feature promotional tents at the...
‘Amphitrite’ mural stirs old memories, aims to create new ones along Rockland harbor trail
ROCKLAND — Terry Pinto received a call one day while he happened to be searching online, trying to find a material that could remove some of the graffiti from the side of one of Director Pinto’s waste water treatment buildings. The woman on the phone said that he had a wall that she would like to paint.
Maine sired trotters wrap at Skowhegan
Skowhegan, ME — The Maine Sire Stakes closed out the week of racing at the historic Skowhegan State Fair on Saturday (Aug. 18) with four $19,000-plus divisions of 2- and 3-year-old trotters rolling down the lively midway before and during the afternoon pari-mutuel card. Freshmen trotter Whatawonder (Whataworkout-Molly McGuire)...
Hundreds watch as Cardboard Boat Challenge returns to Belfast
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - 2024′s Belfast Harbor Fest came to a close as people competed in the annual cardboard boat challenge. “I think we had 500 people here, and that’s the kind of crowds we’ve had the last two or three years. We had over 20 boats participating. We didn’t know until yesterday or until this morning, if we had any more than the one that was built yesterday afternoon,” stated Duke Marston, Announcer, Cardboard Boat Challenge.
Pen Bay Medical Center welcomes Hospice volunteers
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center has partnered with a local organization to bring hospice volunteers to its Volunteer Services department. Pen Bay and Coastal Family Hospice in Rockland will now provide volunteers with specific hospice training and education to support comfort care patients at the hospital and their family members.
Cori Celebrates National Radio Day with look at her past 24 years in the biz
In honor of National Radio Day, let me take you on a little trip down memory lane on what I call "Cori's Radio Adventure" because that's truly what it's been!. As you'll see, from some of the pictures and descriptions below, I've had the honor of working with some really great folks, while on this long, strange trip!
Maine delegation joins Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — TheDemocratic National Convention gets underway Monday in Chicago, and delegates from across the country are gathering. That includes 32 delegates and two alternates from Maine. Maine's delegation includes Gov. Janet Mills, who will take part in a Women's Governor panel on Wednesday. Many members of the delegation started arriving in Chicago over the weekend.
Air conditioners help alleviate effects of climate change but also contribute to it
PORTLAND, Maine — Summers in Maine are getting warmer because of climate change. Of course, we aren't alone in that trend. As global temperatures increase because of carbon emissions, the warmest months of the year are tipping into the extreme in many parts of the world. That trend has...
'I think it's wrong:' Mexico residents concerned as police department goes idle
PORTLAND (WGME) -- As of Tuesday, the town of Mexico will have no police chief, no police officers and no police department. Town leaders in Mexico hope this will only be a temporary closure of its police department, as they work to hire a new police force. But with a shortage of officers in Maine, it won't be easy.
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