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Kristy Richards named new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School
SANFORD, Maine — Kristy Richards has been named the new assistant principal of Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Sanford. Richards is no stranger to Sanford. She graduated from Sanford High School and has served the Sanford School Department in various positions. Richards will succeed Trish Leet, who retired at the end of the...
Acadia Federal Credit Union CEO plans to step down next year
After two decades as president and CEO of Fort Kent-based Acadia Federal Credit Union, David Desjardins will retire on July 1, 2025. Joey Cannan, the current executive vice president who joined the organization in 2021, will succeed Desjardins next year, the credit union said. Cannan will bring more than 25...
Jimmy Fallon Visits Bar Harbor For Some Lobster
The host of The Tonight Show took Downeast Maine by storm, over the weekend!. It's not unusual to have the occasional celebrity sighting around these parts, especially during the summer months, because if you think about it, Maine is the perfect getaway, right?. Imagine if you were just hanging out...
Losing Sight of Essential Air Service
Since its 1978 inception, the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program has been vital in connecting small — often rural — communities to the broader air transportation network. The taxpayer-funded program is designed to subsidize routes between these small communities and major hubs that would otherwise not be commercially viable for airlines to serve.
Berwick plan to build new water treatment facility on hold due to $5 million price tag
BERWICK (WGME) – Elevated and unsafe manganese levels have been a recurring problem in Berwick's water system. The town has spent some bond money to upgrade the water treatment plant. Berwick is one of the few towns in Maine that gets its water from a river. But when the...
Bush Family Classic sets fundraising record for Gary’s House
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Northern Light Mercy Hospital announced that the Bush Family Classic raised a record-breaking $440,000 for Gary’s House, a program providing free accommodations for families of patients receiving medical care in greater Portland. The annual event, held in June at the Nonantum Resort and Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, is the largest fundraiser for Gary’s House. ...
Norridgewock bracing for New Balance factory consolidation this fall
NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine — The Norridgewock New Balance Factory will soon be closing its doors in preparation for a merge with the athletic shoemaker’s Skowhegan location. The Norridgewock factory employs about 230 people. New Balance says that all employees will be transferred to the Skowhegan location. However, Richard Labelle,...
We’ve Got Your Chance to Win a Summer Fun Prize Pack
If you are a parent, you know that summers are not cheap. Sure, you spend a lot less on gas shuttling your kids to all of their activities, but summer activities can get expensive. We've partnered with great local businesses to help! We have your chance to win a prize...
The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
And The Winner of Central Maine Idol Season 4 is….
Season 4 of Central Maine Idol has wrapped up in an electric fashion!. This past Friday, the competition ended at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell with an intense battle among the top three contestants: Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez, Jennifer Nittolo, and Bruce Wilson. And the grand winner is.... Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandez. All...
Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Kelly Kapowski from ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Spotted in Maine
When I was growing up, my favorite TV show was "Saved by the Bell." Kelly Kapowski, played by Tiffani Amber Thiessen, was a legend to me and so many other girls. My favorite episode? When Zach Morris and Kelly got married. Their love story was something so cute. Obviously things are much different now, but that show was super popular back when I was younger.
Former Gray finance director pleads guilty to $37K theft from Maine town
GRAY, Maine — The former finance director for Gray has paid more than $53,000 in restitution to the Maine town after pleading guilty to a theft charge. Town officials said Katy Jewell pled guilty to misdemeanor theft by unauthorized taking or transfer as part of a plea deal in the case in which she was accused of stealing more than $37,000.
69-Year-Old Woman Died after Hitting Tree in Maine
A 69-year-old woman died early Tuesday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Route 201 in West Forks Plantation. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Judy Rowe from Woolwich lost control of her vehicle, crossed over the centerline, went off the road and collided with a tree. Early Morning Crash.