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Downeast Salmon Federation to replace Cherryfield dam
The Downeast Salmon Federation plans to remove an ice retention dam spanning the Narraguagus River in Cherryfield, which blocks salmon from migrating upstream. The group will then build a new incline, across the entire river, to allow fish to travel freely, and maintain the current elevation and pond that the dam holds in place. The federation's Charlie Foster said from the shore, the new design should look like a series of rapids.
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust celebrates opening of new preserve on Great Island
Two herons flew over the Anna M. Tondreau Preserve on the morning of Saturday, June 29. At the time, members of the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust were setting up for the preserve’s opening celebration across the street. “That’s just examples of (how) there’s nature around here,” said John Boomer,...
Lobster boat racers battle the rain at Bar Harbor
That's how Jon Johansen, president of Maine Lobster Boat Racing described the June 23 Bass Harbor lobster boat races where 44 boats would line up to race. The constant rain meant the speed of the winning boat in each race couldn't be determined. “It was nasty, all we did was take pictures and run for the cabin.”
Exhibit dedicated to Frances Perkins, first ever female Cabinet member, opens for season
NEWCASTLE, Maine (WGME) -- Frances Perkins, the first woman to ever hold a U.S. Cabinet position, now has an exhibit dedicated to her life and work which is now open for the season in Newcastle. Through her involvement in the New Deal, Perkins was one of the driving forces behind...
Catholic Charities moves its thrift store
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Catholic Charities location at 830 Main St., Presque Isle. Pictured are: Jill Hotham; Renee Ledue; Jennifer Deschene, chamber business ambassador with University Credit Union; Dixie Shaw; LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; and Stacey Skinner, Jennifer Olson and Ryan Rackliffe, chamber board members.
New mobile medical unit expected to help greater Portland homeless community
PORTLAND (WGME) -- MaineHealth is figuring out the next steps for its new mobile unit to help people who are homeless. The city of Portland provided a two-year grant to fund an outreach van. Officials say everything that can happen at a primary care office should be able to happen...
Marinko and Stevens of The Boulos Co. lease 3,200 s/f office to MANP
Portland, ME Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) found a new home at 30 Danforth St. Since 1994, MANP’s mission has been to enrich the quality of personal and community life in Maine. The Boulos Company’s Samantha Marinko and Nate Stevens represented MANP in the transaction. The group was...
Stebbins of Boulos Co. and Pierce and Black of JLL sell 93,500 s/f industrial building
Lewiston, ME Polymer Laboratories and Solutions, LLC sold 765 Webster St. for $6.1 million. The property, comprised of a 93,500 s/f industrial building on 8.3 acres, is a manufacturing asset and was purchased by Lewiston Holdings 765 Webster, LLC for investment purposes. Poly Labs plans to lease back the property...
St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival Still Sweet in 70th Year
Away from the bustle of Wiscasset’s Main Street, tourists and locals alike braved the threat of rain to celebrate the 70th annual Strawberry Festival, held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 29. “It is a family-friendly opportunity, a throwback to simpler times, for festival-goers to mingle...
Old Fort Western celebrates Independence Day with tours and a barbecue
AUGUSTA (WGME) - Old Fort Western in Augusta celebrated Independence Day by giving tours of the National Landmark and hosting a barbecue by the picnic tables outside the fort. CBS13 got a private tour from Greg Edwards of Bowdoin, which included the supply house and a dining room where at different times in our colonial past Paul Revere, Aaron Burr, and Benedict Arnold stopped to eat.
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter in Cherryfield Celebrates Grand Opening – July 6th
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter located at 60 Barber Lane in Cherryfield is celebrating their Grand Opening with a Open House on Saturday, July 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be staff-led tours of the new facility. You'll be able to dunk the Director. Danielle Bauer, in the dunk tank! There will be a barbecue from Noon to 2 and fun activities.
Racing remains at forefront for Windham’s Derek Kneeland
For Windham auto racer Derek Kneeland, the only way to define your limits is by going beyond them. Kneeland, 38, continues to be a busy man in auto racing this year, trying to find time to race his own car at local tracks, driving part-time for Mike Bryant Racing in super late model select events, and serving as a spotter for Kyle Busch, Austin Hill xfinity, Nick Sanchez trucks in NASCAR events.
Doiron scores $40,000 bounty in inaugural PASS Celebration of America 300
Over the offseason, Joey Doiron told car owner Peter Petit that he wanted to win at least one of the Northeast’s marquee Super Late Model shows. So far, he’s two for two. Doiron played pit strategy to perfection and survived a late bump from Derek Griffith to claim victory in the inaugural All That’s Metal Celebration of America 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway, the seventh race of the Pro All Stars Series North schedule.
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