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Fire department’s barbecue draws dozens
A bright, sunny day provided for a successful fundraising event for Boothbay Harbor Fire Department on Saturday, July 27 at Sherman Field, Boothbay Region High School. The department held a three-hour barbecue with burgers, chicken, potato chips, cole slaw and more, and activities included a dunk tank, face painting, a bounce house, raffle, and music provided by a three-piece band.
Boothbay sets Aug. 1 deadline for Butler and Country Club road work
Boothbay selectmen want the Butler and Country Club road paving project complete by Aug. 1. Contractor McGee Construction began the project last spring with an expected May 17 completion date. A week of steady rain and an unforeseen ledge problem delayed the project, but selectmen believe even with those delays, the project should have been completed by now. McGee began work earlier this spring on a sewer and water project for an affordable housing project.
Bob Fuller And J.J. Jeffrey Say Their Time In Radio Ownership Is Coming To An End.
At age 84, broadcaster Bob Fuller has been in the radio business for 67 years. And while he is in no hurry to walk away, Fuller has taken the first steps in that direction. He’s begun the process of selling Atlantic Coast Radio, the Maine-centric company he and business partner J.J. Jeffrey created after selling their earlier venture to Citadel Broadcasting in 1999 for $63 million.
No charges filed against officers involved in deadly 2023 standoff in Howland
After an extensive investigation, the Trumbull County Prosecutor's office has released its findings into a Howland standoff that lead to the fatal shooting of its suspect. No charges will be filed against three officers that were involved in the shooting death of Randall Fife, who held three hostages at a home on Highland Avenue SE in Howland on August 22 last year.
Scallopers assail continued closure of Northern Edge
NEW BEDFORD — Fisheries regulators voted this month to “discontinue” development of a plan to reopen the Northern Edge of Georges Bank — a lucrative scallop ground that has long been closed to commercial fishing. In April, the New England Fishery Management Council agreed to consider...
UPDATE: Delivery date set for all-inclusive playground in Rockland, assembly volunteers needed
ROCKLAND — Rockland Rotary has reached its fundraising goal and the “All-Aboard” Inclusive Playground has been ordered and will be arriving Monday morning, August 19, at MacDougal Park. Rockland Rotary is seeking volunteers for the Playground Community Build Project to assemble the equipment. On August 19, volunteers...
Wiscasset checks further in town for sewer plant sites
The firm helping Wiscasset think on where a new sewer plant could go has some initial thoughts on a couple more sites and how they compare to ones already eyed. Documents that detail those thoughts were released July 25 in connection with selectmen’s July 30 meeting; the documents also reveal why one site was eyed two years ago and why it is no longer an option.
Mechanic Falls family may have been dead for weeks, neighbors say
A mother and her two children were found dead this past weekend at their apartment in Mechanic Falls. A statement released by Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said that the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit responded to a request for assistance from the Mechanic Falls police department around 4 p.m. Saturday, after three bodies were found during a routine wellness check in an apartment at 5 Highland Road.
Van Buren Holds Christmas in July Event
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Van Buren Revitalization Committee held their 2nd annual Christmas in July event on Saturday. This was a tradition that was brought back to the town last year. Local community members and folks surrounding the town of Van Buren, flooded the community boat landing to...
The Colorado Potato Beetle Problem
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Farming practices are always changing and evolving and that includes methods to control pest infestation. The University of Maine Cooperative extension continues to provide vital information to groweres on how to keep their crops safe from those pests, including the Colorado Potato Beetle. NewsSource 8 reporter Janelle Lopez explains.
Portland Little League All-Star Team headed to New England regionals
PORTLAND (WGME) -- For the first time since 2007, the Portland Little League All-Star Team has won states and will be heading to Bristol, Connecticut later this week for the New England regionals. The team will battle New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon. The team has a GoFundMe page to raise...
Maine man charged with attempted murder after Portland shooting
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after police say a woman was shot in Portland on Monday. Police responded to 5 Portland Street around 2:40 a.m. for a report of shooting. When police arrived, officers found a 42-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot...
Public Meeting On City Administrator Search Announced
Public Meeting On City Administrator Search Announced. Notice of Public Meeting on City Administrator Search. LEWISTON, MAINE – The Mayor and City Council invite residents, businesses and organizations to participate in a public meeting to be held on August 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm in City Hall Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to gather information regarding what the community believes are the major issues and challenges facing Lewiston and to express what the qualities, education, background and experience the new City Administrator should possess to manage the City and to meet the issues and challenges facing Lewiston.
Strong Winds & Thunderstorms Likely to Impact Central Maine Tuesday
Summer in Maine means the likelihood of thunderstorms, and sometimes the threat can be more severe than others. It kind of feels like during the summer months in Maine there are a select bunch of us that are always secretly wishing for thunderstorms to pop up the way that others are secretly hoping for monster snow storms.
UMaine to propel aquaculture innovation and workforce with new facility
ORONO — Development, design and engineering of the University of Maine’s Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center will proceed this fall. SAWIC will advance aquaculture talent development and innovation for Maine […]
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.