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Pioneer Motel In Edgecomb Gives Up Lodging License
After a state inspection in April found enough violations to declare the property an “imminent health hazard,” the Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb voluntarily gave up its state lodging license, removing itself from state jurisdiction. According to owner James “Jim” Sauvie, although he has addressed the issues cited by...
Maine trotters romp and roll at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME — All four $15,000-plus divisions of Maine-sired trotters invaded Cumberland Raceway on Saturday (July 27) with several divisions captured by the usual suspects, yet others seeing some fresh faces emerge. In the pari-mutuel $16,378 Maine Sire Stakes opener, Whatawonder had fans cheering ‘What a horse!’. With...
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Maine Seeks Input on Whether Moose Hunt Should Be Changed
For many people in and around Maine, hunting season is an annual tradition that gets them as excited as Christmas Day. For those who truly enjoy the sport, entering the moose lottery is more exciting than playing the Megabucks. But over the last several years, the Maine Department of Inland...
Irish minister visits Maine to help build connections with those of Irish descent
PORTLAND (WGME) – An Irish minister is visiting Maine to boost connections with his country and those of Irish decent across New England. Sean Fleming is Ireland’s Minister for the Diaspora, meaning the spread of Irish people living outside the country. He spoke at the Maine Irish Heritage...
Oversight may have led to Southwest Airlines flight using closed runway at Portland Jetport
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board says that the flight crew of a Southwest Airlines plane that took off from a temporarily closed runway at the Portland Jetport last month did not realize the runway was closed on that day. The Federal Aviation...
Bangor Comrades Fall to Franklin County Flyers 7-5 in Senior Legion State Championships
The Bangor Comrades fell to the Franklin County Flyers 7-5 on Saturday, July 27th in the opening round of the Senior Legion State Championships at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. Franklin County score 5 runs in the top of the 1st inning, but Bangor tied the game with 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning and 2 runs in the bottom of the 3rd, to tied the game 5-5. But Franklin County scored a run in the top of the 5th and then added an insurance run in the top of the 7th inning.
Windham Radio Shack plans to close next week
WINDHAM (WGME) – One of Maine's last Radio Shack locations is set to close in the next week. In an announcement posted on Facebook, the owner of the Windham business, Neil Esposito, said that while the brick-and-mortar store is closing, he will now be offering a concierge ordering service, meaning he will still be available to answer questions, make recommendations and deliver products.
Party time at Wiscasset’s Old Jail Aug. 10
Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) invites the community to Jailhouse Rock! - an evening of music, dancing, and family games on the grounds of the Old Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 when Leopard Girls, the mid-coast rock and blues band, strikes the first chords on their electric guitars.
Back to School Bash and Vaccination Fair
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The new school year will be here before we know it, and there’s a lot to think about: school supplies, healthy lunches and snacks, required vaccines, bedtime routines, and more. To help children and families get off to a healthy start, Northern Light Mayo Hospital is holding a Back to School Bash and Vaccination Fair on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. on the Mayo Hospital campus in Dover-Foxcroft.
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