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5 Walgreens Locations in Maine on National Closing List
The largest pharmacy chain in America is headed for some tough times. Walgreens announced last week that they would be spending the rest of 2024 "resetting" their business strategy in hopes of being more profitable in the next few years. According to CNN, part of that resetting includes closing more than 100 underperforming locations in 2024, with more likely to follow in 2025.
Kittery Planning Board- Site Walk Notice- 7/10/2024
Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations and §16.7 General Development Requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, Ian MacKinnon, on behalf of owner/applicant Kittery Motor Inn LLC, is proposing to redevelop the site of a previously existing hotel with a new hotel consisting of 91 rooms and associated parking, located on the property of 85 US Route 1, Map 7 Lot 26, in the Commercial Bypass/Old Post Road (C-3) Zone.
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July with Bangor-Brewer parade
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor and Brewer were painted red, white and blue Thursday for the annual Fourth of July parade!. Spirits were high with flags waving, onlookers cheering, and music playing to inspire that patriotic feeling. We spoke to some parade-goers to see how they liked the celebration of...
Town of Millinocket forced to hold holiday firework show a day late
MILLINOCKET -- The Fourth of July is known for its parades and of course firework shows, but for some smaller communities, having a large show on the actual holiday is more difficult than you would expect. That's the case for the town of Millinocket. The 'Biggest Small town in Maine'...
Edgecomb approves new fire department ordinance
Not only does Edgecomb have a full-time fire chief, but it also has an official municipal fire department. On July 1, residents voted 21-6 to establish an ordinance creating a municipal fire department. The proposed ordinance was one of four articles on the special town meeting warrant. In May, residents...
Hundreds of strangers attend, provide services at funeral of veteran abandoned at nursing home
When nursing homes find themselves with a deceased resident whom family and friends do not lay claim to, there can still be a heartwarming outcome. That’s what a Maine provider, consulting funeral home and hundreds of strangers learned recently when they came together to honor a military veteran who died and had no one else come forward to take care of arrangements.
Operation Dry Water: Sober boating campaign launches over busy holiday
STANDISH, Maine — Many folks are taking to the water to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Extra law enforcement is out in force to make sure boaters across Maine are celebrating safely. As part of Operation Dry Water, officers are on the lookout for boaters who may be...
Amtrak Downeaster Upgrades for Safer, Faster Rides in Maine
Amtrak's Media Center is teaming up with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) to roll out some serious upgrades along the tracks from Haverhill, Massachusetts, to Brunswick, Maine. They're dropping over $50 million to install Positive Train Control (PTC), a high-tech system that'll automatically keep trains in check and make trips faster and safer. If you ask me, those are the two best upgrades they could possibly have.
Martha Stewart Fires Back at ‘Harsh Judgment’ of Maine Summer House Decor: ‘A Beautiful Livable Space’
Martha Stewart is defending the transformation of the living room in her Maine vacation home after receiving “harsh” criticism from social media followers. “I rarely read all the comments that come in after I post, but because I was so happy at the transformation of my Maine living room, I did go through many of […]
Man Sentenced to 2 Years after Injuring Four Maine State Troopers
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison for crashing into four Maine State Police Troopers in Hollis. The incident happened in August 2023 when Tyler Croston was operating under the influence and hit the officers in a driveway on Route 202. Pleaded Guilty to Aggravated Assault. Croston...
5 Walgreens Locations in Maine on National Closing List
The largest pharmacy chain in America is headed for some tough times. Walgreens announced last week that they would be spending the rest of 2024 "resetting" their business strategy in hopes of being more profitable in the next few years. According to CNN, part of that resetting includes closing more than 100 underperforming locations in 2024, with more likely to follow in 2025.
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