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Big names come to Maine for first-ever Celebration 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway
OXFORD (WGME) — The Oxford Plains Speedway hosted its first-ever Celebration 300 Wednesday. The Independence Day event brought in drivers from all over the country for the race, but it was Berwick, Maine native Joey Doiron who took the victory and the $40,000 prize. And while winning is always...
This week at the Harbor Theater
“Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1” - (R; 3 hours, 1 minute) - Part one of Kevin Costner’s zealous, multi-character Western epic, explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, this ambitious cinematic adventure takes audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America. Screens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, Monday, July 8, Tuesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 11; shows on Wednesday, July 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. (OCAP) & 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m.
A memorial traveling across the country honoring Vietnam veterans lands in Guilford
WATERVILLE/GUILFORD -- Around 100 veterans and supporters alike fell in line and rode together to escort the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from Waterville to Guilford. "This has made my day, made my day," said Paul Zimmerman, Owner of the Red Maple Inn who led the coordinating efforts for the event since January. "I had a lot of people behind me."
Big names come to Maine for first-ever Celebration 300 at Oxford Plains Speedway
OXFORD (WGME) — The Oxford Plains Speedway hosted its first-ever Celebration 300 Wednesday. The Independence Day event brought in drivers from all over the country for the race, but it was Berwick, Maine native Joey Doiron who took the victory and the $40,000 prize. And while winning is always...
Maine Should Be Aware of This New ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Our Pine Tree State is no stranger to scams, and this one has state police warning residents to stay alert. Scams, unfortunately, are always going to be around, preying on vulnerable people. There are always those who seek to take advantage of others for monetary gain. Scam artists are getting increasingly creative, and their schemes are becoming more advanced.
Watch Patrick Dempsey Surprise the Staff at Maine Medical Center
Patrick Dempsey may have become the star of Grey's Anatomy, not to mention movies like Made of Honour, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Bridget Jones Baby, Disenchanted, and Can't Buy Me Love. I remember seeing that movie at the Auburn Mall's tiny twin movie theater, not even realizing the 21-year-old guy in it was born one town over in Lewiston.
Here’s how experts want to see Maine combat climate change in the next four years
Maine’s climate action plan is due for an update later this year, and experts have already put forward a draft of what they’d like to see included. The Maine Climate Council has until December 1 to update “Maine Won’t Wait,” the state’s four-year plan that outlines strategies for reducing carbon emissions and introducing cleaner energy […] The post Here’s how experts want to see Maine combat climate change in the next four years appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Maine’s First Research Satellite Primed for California Launch
(TNS) — Barring weather or technical hiccups, Maine's first research satellite will be launched into space aboard a private rocket early Tuesday to collect climate data for Maine students studying urban heat islands, phytoplankton and harmful algal blooms. MESAT-1 is one of eight nano-satellites hitching a space-bound ride aboard...
Maine’s Community Colleges Receive Largest Workforce Grant in History
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Harold Alfond Foundation is giving more than $75 million to the Maine Community College System. This is the biggest workforce grant in the history of Maine’s seven Community Colleges. Throughout the state of Maine, there is currently a shortage of skilled workers. In an effort to address this shortage the Harold Alfond Foundation is investing 75 million dollars in grant money to the Maine Community College System. This grant will affect more than 70,000 workforce students over the next five years. Bringing the total funds this foundation has donated over the last six years to nearly $100 million.
Maine TikTok Mom Defends Women ‘Obsessed’ With Taylor Swift
A woman on TikTok made the claim that moms who like Taylor Swift are major "ick" TikTok has made stars out of everyday ordinary people, just posting fun clips, and one woman from the Bath area has gained quite a bit of popularity for her creative videos and opinions. Meredith...
National Republican Campaign Committee reserves nearly $2.5 million in ad time in Maine TV markets
The national Democratic and Republican parties are once again gearing up for an expensive fight over Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat. The National Republican Campaign Committee announced last week that it reserved nearly $2.5 million in the Bangor, Presque Isle and Portland television markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, meanwhile, has reserved nearly $1.8 million in ad time.
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