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More Maine school districts vote to ban cell phones
FREEPORT (WGME) -- More Maine school districts are voting to ban smartphones in middle schools and even high schools. More than 30 school districts across the state now have bans in place, and many more are considering it. School staffers say they see too many kids addicted to these devices.
For a Maine crime novelist, writing a chase story is 'a blast'
PORTLAND, Maine — Paul Doiron doesn’t want to reveal much when talking about the plot of “Pitch Dark,” the latest in his series of crime novels featuring Maine game warden investigator Mike Bowditch. “It is a chase book, and Mike is the hunter. He is pursuing...
Work proceeds on utility corridor that was subject of fierce debate in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Workers are installing hundreds of utility poles and stringing power lines on them as construction proceeds on a much-delayed project to bring Canadian hydropower-generated electricity to 1 million homes in New England. A report filed with state regulators this week indicates that construction crews have...
Maine DEP investigating allegations of improper dredging of south branch of the Sandy River
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is investigating allegations that the town of Phillips dredged the south branch of the Sandy River, affecting other branches where endangered Atlantic salmon migrate. A DEP spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing, and that department staff have visited the site, and contacted state and...
Conservative news outlet sues Gov. Mills over public records
A conservative online news organization sued Gov. Janet Mills for not fulfilling a Freedom of Access Act request to see her schedule during a storm in December that caused statewide damage. After strong winds and flooding hit Maine on Dec. 18, Mills declared a state of civil emergency on Dec. 19 in 14 counties. After […] The post Conservative news outlet sues Gov. Mills over public records appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Young swimmer taken to hospital after rescue on Saco River in Limington
LIMINGTON, Maine — A young swimmer was rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon after requiring rescue from an incident while swimming in the Limington Rapids of the Saco River. Limington's fire chief told NEWS CENTER Maine that swimmers in the area saw a young male go under the water...
Erratic driving operation takes turn onto Rockland golf course
ROCKLAND — Reports of speed tend to garner attention. Erratic driving tends to heighten anxiety. But, when a police officer is overheard telling dispatch in an incredulous shrill that he’s now chasing a car through the 13th fairway, the listener stops cold. Rockport and Rockland officers were trying...
No injuries after car lands on roof on Porter Street on Fourth of July
ROCKPORT — Rockport Fire and Police departments, along with NorthEast Mobile Health Services, were called to 29 Porter Street, in Rockport, after a car landed on its roof in the center of the road at approximately 1 p.m. The teenage driver of the car and his teen passenger were...
Vacant Auburn building to house homeless resource center
AUBURN (WGME) -- On Monday, the Auburn City Council approved turning an empty building into a resource center for the area’s unhoused. The Drop-In Center will operate out of the building, moving from the First Universalist Church. “The unhoused issue is becoming larger and larger every day,” Drop-In Center...
‘We are being railroaded’ — Residents reeling from dam removal
NAPLES — It was a swimming hole that not everybody knew about on a river renowned for its pristine water quality. It is considered the birth place of Naples, where a small industrial complex and homes were once supported by a dam on the Crooked River. In about a...
NMCC President Tim Crowley Announces Retirement After Nearly 40 Years of Service
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - After almost 40 years working at Northern Maine Community College, the president is retiring. NMCC President Tim Crowley started at the college in 1985 as dean of students. In 1991 he was named vice president and academic dean. In 2002 he became the president. He...
Off-duty Maine police officer gets up close and personal with humpback whale
KITTERY, Maine — It's not just any tourist — a humpback whale is visiting Pepperell Cove in Kittery this July 4th weekend. Off-duty Kittery Police Officer Danny Contois captured an amazing video of a young humpback whale scooping up a snack right in front of his fishing vessel Thursday morning.
New European-Style Cafe Opens on Main Street in Downtown Damariscotta
Rue 77, a European-inspired cafe and the newest addition to business in downtown Damariscotta, opened its doors on Friday, June 28, at 77 Main St. Roger and Prudence Kiessling, of Bremen, co-owners of the new cafe said the vision for the cafe is to create a community space with an experience-first approach.
Rockland police seek help locating stolen construction tools
ROCKLAND — A burglary at a local residence under renovation has led to the theft of numerous construction tools, authorities said Tuesday. The Rockland Police Department reported that an assortment of RIDGID & DEWALT brand tools, including a miter saw, reciprocating saw, various corded and cordless power tools, drills, and a nailer, were stolen from a property on Jefferson Street.
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