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No taxes on tips? What this could mean for Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have called for an end to taxes on tips. What could this mean for Mainers?. “Our paycheck basically gives us just enough to cover those taxes,” said Daija Ramos, a waitress in Portland. Ramos says...
Mainer Famous for Flub of ‘Buttery Flaky Crust’ Has Died
Jack Palmer from Hermon, Maine, who couldn't say "buttery, flaky crust", has passed. He will have a place in the hearts of not only Mainers, but nearly seven million people who watched the outtakes of the famous Dysart’s commercial. Jack was 86 years old. If you don't remember (or...
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gerry Cushman has seen Maine’s iconic lobster industry survive numerous threats in his three decades on the water, but the latest challenge — which might sound tiny — could be the biggest one yet. Lobster fishing is a game of inches, and...
DEP extends deadline for review Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion
AUGUSTA - The deadline for completing the review of an application to expand the state owned Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town has been extended. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection says the expansion is an important issue for the state and many members of the public. They say the...
Heart of Maine United Way announces Ward as vice president of philanthropy & donor engagement
BANGOR – Heart of Maine United Way is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Ward as the first vice president of philanthropy and donor engagement, a brand-new role created […]
Everything You Need to Know About Sunday’s Backpack Giveaways in Augusta & Waterville, Maine
If you are a parent, you know that back-to-school shopping is not cheap. To fully prepare your kids for school, they will probably need new clothes, new shoes, a lunchbox, a haircut, and a backpack filled with supplies. Well, thanks to some amazingly generous people, hundreds of Central Maine kids...
The stars align for FOA's annual fundraiser
HULLS COVE — A favorite among the summer gentry, Saturday was the 35th annual Friends of Acadia Benefit. “The Stars Align For a Magical Night” was the theme and title of the event, a concept illustrated by the decorations selected. Beneath the multi-peaked party tent, from Wallace...
New community garden providing fresh produce to Washington County Jail
MACHIAS -- While many local vegetable farmers often share their produce with markets or food pantries, a new farm in Machias is on a mission to target a different group in their community. The Downeast Restorative Harvest is a new initiative by the non-profit Healthy Acadia. It was started this...
Hallowell makes more cuts to budget after citizens' tax concerns
HALLOWELL (WGME) - There's an ongoing fight over property taxes and the city budget in Hallowell, where more than 200 residents petitioned city leaders to make more cuts. Hallowell city leaders say property taxes are on the rise due to a recent surprise revaluation of homes, the ending of a state tax stabilization program and the new budget, which has already seen significant cuts.
Vassalboro planners hear request to amend subdivision
The three leaders of Augusta’s All Season Home Improvements company met with Vassalboro Planning Board members on Aug. 6 to talk about amending a nine-year-old subdivision. The 2015 plan was for land on Church Hill Road; it included a dead-end road named Karen Lane that runs southeast off Church Hill Road near the Augusta line. Robert Grieg, Robert “Bobby” Grieg and Carl Brickett explained that the plan had two lots for single-family homes and a larger “parcel” that was to provide space for seven duplexes sharing a common septic system.
Baker Newman Noyes Will Be Led By a Board of Directors Starting in 2025
Top 100 accounting firm Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) will adopt a new leadership structure in 2025 following the retirement of Managing Principal Dayton Benway at the end of this year. Starting on Jan. 1, Portland, ME-based BNN will be led by a board of directors responsible for overall vision and...
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