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Reveler Development and Penobscot General Contractors celebrate topping out at 60 Barra Rd. in Biddeford, ME
Biddeford, ME Reveler Development, in partnership with Penobscot General Contractors, held the “topping out” of their latest project located at 60 Barra Rd. The milestone marks the completion of the building’s structural phase, bringing it one step closer to delivering a residential offering to the area’s growing workforce.
Portland real estate group responds to threatening sign posted on office
PORTLAND, Maine — A threatening message was posted outside of Vitalius Real Estate Group on Congress Street in Portland. "Landlords are in season," the sticker reads with a picture of someone holding a rifle. Brit Vitalius, a local landlord and owner of Vitalius Real Estate Group, says his employees...
Mainers reflect at mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Maine as part of a nationwide tour. The Wall that Heals is now on display at the Biddeford Middle School, and it will stay there for the next few days. “There he is, Vaughn Morgan,” said Saco resident...
Another rabid fox killed in Bath, reigniting rabies concerns in the city
BATH (WGME) -- Another rabid fox has been killed in Bath. The city has a history of issues with rabid foxes. Police say they got reports about a sick fox that had been wandering around the Big Apple store and walking repeatedly into traffic on Rt. 1 on Monday. The...
Nature Photography Presentation July 24
Rutherford Library in South Bristol is excited to host an encore presentation of Lee Emmons and his nature photography at the library at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. Emmons is a photographer and nature writer as well as a math teacher at Medomak Valley High School. A resident of Newcastle, he regularly shares his nature photography with libraries and assisted living facilities in Lincoln County.
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.
Edgecomb officials to inspect Pioneer Motel violations
An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging Establishments. The alleged violations included rodent infestation, lack of adequate cleaning, no commercial laundry facility, improper linen storage, missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, improper extension cord use, no material safety data sheets for on-site chemicals in use, loose and rotten handrails, and equipment and facilities needing maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Wiscasset mulling fairness, stakeholding re: non-residents’ committee roles
Should a non-Wiscasset resident on a town committee be a voting member? And should they have to be a taxpayer? Those were some of the issues in selectmen’s public hearing July 16. Based on the hearing and selectmen’s guidance after it, Town Manager Dennis Simmons will draft ordinance changes...
Wight Street road work expected to be 'substantially' done by the end of August
BELFAST -- Work on Wight Street in Belfast has been well underway for over a month. Wight Street, is described as a major downtown side street by Belfast Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge, who says the work is much-needed. The comprehensive street infrastructure improvement project on Wight Street is contracted...
Man at center of Maine death case claims state police beat him after arrest
One of the men at the center of a death investigation in Cushing says he was beaten by Maine State Police when he was brought into custody after a standoff in Augusta. Jason Hewett appeared remotely in a Knox County Court on Thursday. The state asked for his bond to...
Portland approved nearly 1,300 new housing units last year
The city of Portland set a target of building more than 2,557 new homes by 2027. New data show that the city is on track to beat and exceed that goal by a significant amount, potentially 1,400 units. The city approved 1,281 new units of housing last year, the most...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Garrett Holt Music
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
York Beach Nevada motel reborn: Iconic landmark reopens with modern makeover
YORK, Maine — Joe Lipton walked along his newly renovated Nevada Motel with its third-story addition as a neighbor called from her deck to give him well wishes. “It’s been great, everybody’s happy,” Lipton yells back to the woman, who hollered in response she has “watched the whole process” of revitalizing the 1950s-era motel. ...
Developer proposes 25 new homes on Meetinghouse Road in Wells
WELLS, Maine — A developer is proposing to build 25 new single-family homes on Meetinghouse Road. The property, comprised of 62 acres, is located near 463 and 733 Meetinghouse Road, according to town documents. Earlier this week, the Wells Planning Board scheduled a site walk on the property on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 5:30...
Massive Halloween Event Returning to Downtown Augusta, Maine
For many Mainers, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Much like Christmas, it is one of those holidays that changes as we age. When we are kids, we are just excited to be able to get bags of candy. When we are young adults, it is a chance to dress up like we never would and get lit. When we settle down and become parents, we live the Halloween fun vicariously through our children.
USM sees increased enrollment, balanced budget
For the first time in five years, the University of Southern Maine expects to finish this fiscal year with a positive budget balance — without using reserve or outside funding. The announcement comes when the University of Maine system has faced financial headwinds in recent years. University President Jacqueline...
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