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New mobile medical unit expected to help greater Portland homeless community
PORTLAND (WGME) -- MaineHealth is figuring out the next steps for its new mobile unit to help people who are homeless. The city of Portland provided a two-year grant to fund an outreach van. Officials say everything that can happen at a primary care office should be able to happen...
Millinocket continues Independence Day celebrations with festival
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - There was a ton of family friendly fun to be had in Millinocket Friday. “It is all about celebrating the Fourth of July, celebrating America, and just having a fun time to get people out, enjoying the community activities for the kids and for the whole family,” said Tom Malcolm, the Health and Life Safety Officer with the Town of Millinocket.
Lobster boat racers battle the rain at Bar Harbor
That's how Jon Johansen, president of Maine Lobster Boat Racing described the June 23 Bass Harbor lobster boat races where 44 boats would line up to race. The constant rain meant the speed of the winning boat in each race couldn't be determined. “It was nasty, all we did was take pictures and run for the cabin.”
A remembrance of Charlie Howard to be held on Sunday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Sunday marks 40 years since a Bangor man was killed because he was gay. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor will hold a remembrance service for Charlie Howard at 10am at 120 Park Street in Bangor. After the service, those taking part will walk to the...
St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival Still Sweet in 70th Year
Away from the bustle of Wiscasset’s Main Street, tourists and locals alike braved the threat of rain to celebrate the 70th annual Strawberry Festival, held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 29. “It is a family-friendly opportunity, a throwback to simpler times, for festival-goers to mingle...
Mainers’ Host Families Enjoy Rewarding Experiences
The Simpson family with Mainer’s catcher Stevie Berman, who they hosted during the 2014 season. Baseball has long been called “America’s Pastime.” If this is true, then “Sanford’s Pastime” is watching the Sanford Mainers play at Goodall Park. Since 2002, college baseball players from all over the country have come to Sanford to play for the Mainers. That begs the question, “Where do they stay?” While some players can drive home or stay with relatives, the rest are housed by Sanford-Springvale residents. The Sanford Springvale News interviewed Host Family Coordinator Josh Ouellette and longtime host family member Stephanie Simpson to learn more.
Maine Miracle: Woman Requests Birth Record, Finds Out Coworker Was Her Birth Nurse 30 Years Ago
Life takes some strange and beautiful turns sometimes, and this story proves it. It takes a special nurse to be part of the labor and delivery team in any hospital, but one special registered nurse in Maine has been delivering babies and calming nervous mothers for many years. It turns...
Marinko and Stevens of The Boulos Co. lease 3,200 s/f office to MANP
Portland, ME Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) found a new home at 30 Danforth St. Since 1994, MANP’s mission has been to enrich the quality of personal and community life in Maine. The Boulos Company’s Samantha Marinko and Nate Stevens represented MANP in the transaction. The group was...
Cobb and Wright of Colliers broker $1.575 million sale of 128 Hammond St.
Bangor, ME Colliers negotiated the sale of 128 Hammond St. for $1.575 million according to the Penobscot Registry of Deeds. Mike Cobb and Blake Wright, of Colliers in Maine, represented the seller, NMS Hammond LLC. Elly Chapman, of NextHome Experience, represented the buyer, JJ Providence RE Investment LLC. 128 Hammond...
Two from New England match cubing world record
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Rubik Day is right around the corner. One Mainer is already celebrating thanks to a recent world record. We first told you about Aedan Bryant’s cubing prowess in April. At the time, the UMaine student and Orono resident ranked first in the state in 11...
Bookstore honored for customer service
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently presented a Customer Service Award to Neighborhood Books in Presque Isle. The store, located at 260 Main St., was nominated by Lois Brewer, Kerrigan Annett, Desiree Erika, Chelsey White, Allison Collins, Amber Lento, Breann McLaughlin, Nicole Mills and Maddison Cleaves. Pictured are: Margo Dyer, chamber president; Paula White; Ryan Rackliffe, chamber board member; Kacie Chapman; Laura Garrison; Laura Hale, owner; Stacey Skinner, chamber board member; LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; Jennifer Olson, chamber board member; and LeRae Kinney, chamber business ambassador with Ignite PI.
Chamber welcomes new Presque Isle business
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of new member Designer Refind in Presque Isle with a ribbon cutting. Pictured are: Rep. Joseph Underwood; Margo Dyer, chamber president; Sherri Theriault; Hannah Tucker; owners Andrew and Kassidie Shaw; Jill Thibeau and Jennifer Olson, chamber board members; and LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director.
Coffee company gets Customer Service Award
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently presented a Customer Service Award to Ruska Coffee Co. in Caribou. Ruska Coffee Co., located at 98 Sweden St., was nominated by Jennifer Anderson, Brittany Grant, Sabrina Bell, and Mallory Willey. Pictured: Ian Wright; Jeanette Hallett; Hayden Durost; Lance and Tamara Lovewell; LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; Rep. Joseph Underwood; Mary Kate Barbosa, chamber past president; Stacey Skinner, chamber board member; Penny Thompson, Caribou city manager; and Elizabeth Singer, chamber board member.
Poker Read comes to Fort Kent Public Library with an AI twist
FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Public Library launched a new adult reading program on June 18. “We call it the Summer Poker Read, and we based this fun program on the popular outdoor activity known as a Poker Run,” said Library Director Andrew Birden. The...
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