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Lawyers honor retiring court clerk
At the annual summer meeting of the Aroostook Bar Association, Linda Cyr was honored for her service as clerk in the Fort Kent District Court for over 38 years. Jefferson Ashby, president of the Aroostook Bar Association, presented to Cyr a clock with the following inscription,”In sincere and grateful appreciation of your unparalleled competence, consistently kind cooperation and cordiality while performing your duties as the Maine District Court clerk in Fort Kent since December 2, 1985. “
Destroyer offering public tours at Maine Lobster Festival
ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Those at the 77th Annual Maine Lobster Festival will have the opportunity to tour one of the US Navy’s newest destroyers, DDG 119. ”It’s a great time for them to see what the Navy actually does, get a chance to see one of the most advanced warships in the world. Kind of get recruiting numbers up, get people interested in the Navy, maybe join themselves,” said PO1 Tristan Fields, Gunner’s Mate, Leading Vertical Launch System Technician, DDG 119.
Sports agent Sean Stellato stops by TuggyCo Sports in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Sports agent Sean Stellato represents N.Y. Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito. Stellato’s Italian style went viral when he was on the sidelines watching DeVito help the Giants beat the Packers, 24-22, last season on Monday Night Football. He’s also represented 14 Super Bowl winning Patriots.
Presque Isle to create diversity committee
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle aims to create a diversity, equity and inclusion committee that would, in part, review flag and other ceremonial requests. During a Wednesday workshop on a proposed flag display and ceremonial ordinance, leaders took no formal action but discussed ways to ensure multiple views can be represented.
New England sees uneven rise in extreme heat for fall sports, Portland among the highest
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The start of the new school year is just around the corner, which includes fall sports practices and games. 242 United States locations were analyzed in a study from Climate Central. Climate Central found that over 200 United States locations saw 15 more extremely hot days since...
New Portland 'aparthotel' is more 'apart' than 'hotel'
Though you'd never know it from the outside, a new hotel has opened in Portland. The Weldon bills itself as a boutique luxury alternative to short-term rentals. The property at 54 York St. has 13 one- and two-bedroom suites, starting at a rate of $399 a night this summer. But...
Officials lift weight restriction on Madawaska-Edmundston bridge
MADAWASKA, Maine – For the first time in seven years, large trucks can now cross the international bridge connecting Madawaska and Edmundston. Officials from both sides of the border confirmed that the five-ton weight restriction is no longer in place. Maine DOT spokesperson Damian Veilleux confirmed on Thursday morning...
New commercial fishing pier to be built in Boothbay Harbor
The Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation has recently signed a contract with Fuller Marine to build a new pier and seawall at Carter’s Wharf, 87 Atlantic Avenue, the former site of the Sea Pier. The seawall will be constructed from granite and will be raised to meet current FEMA flood zone height requirements. The pier will have a poured-in -place concrete deck. The site plan has been engineered by Gartley and Dorsky Engineering & Surveying, the seawall has been engineered by Summit Geoengineering Services with Gartley and Dorsky and the pier has been engineered by GEI Consultants, Inc.
Houlton area From our Files – Week of July 31, 2024
Evelyn H. Pearce Leaves Library After 43 Years Service — Miss Evelyn H. Pearce, who has been connected with the Cary Library here since 1906 and who has been Librarian since 1928, yesterday tendered her resignation to the board of trustees after 43 years of continuous service to the institution.
Wilder hired to bring Scarborough’s downtown vision to life
Scarborough, ME Since 2006, the development of a true Town Center has been a goal of local residents and municipal leadership. Today, The Downs has formed a national strategic partnership that will bring the vision of a balanced Town Center to life. The Downs has joined forces with Boston-based Wilder, a nationally recognized leasing, management and development company, to cultivate interest for the Town Center among national retailers, restaurants, local and national businesses.
BENNETT STOCKDALE RETURNS TO MAINE
PORTLAND, ME – Aug 1, 2024 – Forward Bennett Stockdale has re-signed with the Maine Mariners for the 2024-25 season, the team announced on Thursday. Stockdale was another late-season college signing this past spring who found immediate success in his young ECHL career. Stockdale first signed with the...
Wiscasset Exploring Public Works Site as New Wastewater Treatment Plant
During a meeting the evening of Tuesday, July 30, the Wiscasset Select Board voted unanimously to explore relocating the town’s wastewater treatment plant to the current public works site. The town has been considering relocating the wastewater treatment plant since 2023, working alongside William Olver, president and senior managing...
Dazzling Balloon Glow and Laser Show Coming to the Topsham, Maine Fairgrounds
The Topsham Fairgrounds is hosting a unique event that will be fun for the whole family. The Balloon Glow and Laser Show will be in Topsham for two days on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31. What is the Ballon Glow and Laser show? It's what it sounds like...
'It's tough out there': Homebuyer 'wins' affordable home lottery in Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — One woman in the Kennebunkport area is now a homeowner thanks to a unique "lottery" offering a price tag well below the average for the area. Right now, the average home price in the town of Kennebunkport is a little over $1 million, according to Heritage Housing Trust Executive Director Larissa Crockett.
Rockland police investigate robbery at Bangor Savings Bank
ROCKLAND (WGME) -- Police are investigating a bank robbery in Rockland. Police say a suspect wearing a bandanna and sunglasses robbed the Bangor Savings Bank on Camden Street around 2 p.m. on Wednesday. No weapons were displayed, and a note was given to the teller demanding money, according to police.
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