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Jonesport fish farm makes headway after court denies appeal of the project's local permits
A proposed land-based fish farm in Jonesport is closer to breaking ground after a court denied an appeal of the project's local permits. Maine's Business and Consumer Court rejected the appeal from project opponent Protect Downeast, which argued that the town's planning board misinterpreted the local land use code when it approved the project. The group also claimed that the facility would degrade water quality.
EVENTS: Windsor Fair set for Aug. 24 – Sept. 2
Maine’s second largest agricultural fair will be offering harness racing, Rockwell Amusements Midway, exhibition hall, historical museum, livestock, demo derbies, truck/tractor/livestock pull events, live music, agricultural education and more. General Admission: Children 11 and Under Free, Ages 12 and up: $12, Wednesday, August 28, half Price $6 and half...
York lifeguards back call to crack down on beach drinking: Town says it's not an issue
YORK, Maine — York’s lifeguards say they stand by York Beach Ocean Rescue Chief Jeff Patten, who has threatened to resign over what he calls “open drinking” on the beach. Lifeguard Lt. Emma Dutil, 19, said that she submitted a letter to York Town Manager Peter Joseph this week, backing Patten’s claim that drinking at York Beach has been overlooked. She recounted instances of patrons bringing cases of alcohol onto the beach, with some even boldly offering...
Saco City Administrator Appoints Interim Harbormaster
Saco Deputy Fire Chief David Pendleton has been named the city’s interim harbormaster. The city announced the appointment with a press release today and said it was effective immediately. The position became vacant when former harbormaster Dan Chadbourne resigned July 8. Pendleton will serve in this interim role, in...
New public waterfront landing opens in Portland
PORTLAND (WGME) – A new public waterfront landing in Portland opened Wednesday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The city of Portland says Mavodones Landing is Portland Harbor's first significant expansion of public access in more than 30 years. Mavodones Landing is named after Nicholas Mavodones Jr., who is one...
Rockland road closures for Lobster Fest street events Saturday, Sunday
ROCKLAND — This week, Wednesday, July 31 – Sunday, August 4, the Maine Lobster Festival will be in Rockland’s Harbor Park. While most of the activities will occur within the park grounds, two activities in particular will occur on Rockland roads. On Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. -...
Poland-area district rejects school budget after making cuts
Voters in one Maine school district reject its latest budget proposal as another prepares to try again. Voters in RSU 16, which serves Poland, Mechanic Falls, and Minot, rejected the latest proposal in a 466 to 445 vote on Tuesday. The district was hoping a scaled-back version of the proposal...
Video: First Look At Kathleen Turner & More In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
A Little Night Music, winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, is full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration, regret, and desire. This musical celebration of love features the iconic song, "Send in the Clowns." Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a book by Hugh...
Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk needs pet food donations
KENNEBUNK (WGME) -- One thing the Animal Welfare Society (AWS) in Kennebunk really needs is food. That goes for cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens. AWS likes to go with Purina One. It's what they feed most of the animals and they like to keep their diets consistent. But they also...
Wood Island Museum: Dream off Kittery coast comes true. How you can visit.
KITTERY, Maine — In their heyday, the rugged surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service were the stuff of legend. These “storm warriors,” so called by scribes of the era, would row out in wooden boats during the stormiest of seas to rescue mariners in peril. The starkness of their existence is reflected in the code by which they lived — “You have to go out, but you do not have to come back.” ...
York County real estate: 2 homes sell for near-record $8.4M as median price hits $553,700
YORK COUNTY, Maine — So far in 2024, there has not been a home sale in York County to top the record set last December when a Kennebunkport residence sold for $9 million, but two properties in York have come relatively close. According to Heather Leach, president of the York County Council of the Maine Association of Realtors, two single-family homes on Bayberry Lane and Peradventure Way in York sold for $8.4 million in April and June,...
RSU 21 HR director resigns citing 'highly unprofessional' conduct in school district
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Human Resources Director Scott Harrison is resigning from RSU 21, making him the latest of a number of employees to do so in recent months. In a letter to his colleagues on July 26, Harrison explained, “with a heavy heart,” his decision to leave the district. Calling his time with RSU 21 “challenging,” Harrison praised the leadership of Superintendent Terri Cooper and criticized some of the behavior he said he has witnessed throughout the...
Planners OK water district shoreland zoning permit in 15 minutes
Vassalboro Planning Board members needed only a quarter-hour-long July 23 meeting to approve the Kennebec Water District’s application for a shoreland zoning permit on Outlet Stream near the KWD plant on Route 32. KWD General Manager Roger Crouse and Water Quality Manager Robbie Bickford had presented the plan to...
Vassalboro first responders receive $17,500 grant from blue ribbon commission
Money was a major theme at the July 25 Vassalboro select board meeting, and for once, some was coming in instead of going out. Vassalboro First Responders Chief Dan Mayotte was the first person with good news (and a request): the First Responders recently received a $17,300 grant, part of the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission the Maine legislature created in 2023.
Unique Hawai’ian public supper at Vassalboro Methodist Church
The Vassalboro United Methodist Church (VUMC) monthly public supper is taking a twist on Saturday, August 17, from their traditional menu. One of the organizers, Simone Antworth said, “We had been thinking for some time about offering pulled pork as an alternative and when we realized that Hawai’i is celebrating 65 years of statehood in August we decided to honor Hawai’i by offering some of their traditional foods this time.” We will be serving our usual baked beans in addition to some made like they do in Hawaii as well as pulled pork, shrimp dishes, breads, salads and desserts all cooked with a tropical flair. “The Hawai’ians love Spam so we might sneak in a dish using that – and there will be pineapple dishes, of course! There will be surprises too,” said Antworth with a smile. “Guests will have to find out about those when they get there.” The supper will take place 4:30 – 6, unless food runs out before, for a $10 suggested donation per person. So join VUMC on August 17 for a great meal, and a fun-filled Hawai’ian luau celebration.
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