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Portland certifies a referendum effort to limit the city's hazard pay ordinance
Portland city staff have certified a referendum petition that would limit the city's emergency minimum wage ordinance. The ordinance originally passed in 2020, and requires that the minimum wage for Portland's non-remote workers increase by 50% whenever a state of emergency is declared that affects Portland. But the new proposal...
Thomaston ambulance gets scraped up, returns to service within two hours
THOMASTON — Just prior to 12 p.m., July 12, 2024, Thomaston Fire and Ambulance services were responding to a motor vehicle crash on Route 1 (New County Rd) at the entrance to Walmart and Tractor Supply. While en route, the ambulance became involved in its own incident near the intersection of Old County and New County roads.
Orrington Old Home Week Kicks Off
ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - It’s that time of year again in Orrington!. Old Home Week is underway. The longtime tradition celebrates the community with a week of events from the endless yard sale to the SedguenkeDUCK Regatta!. Organizers say it brings residents and visitors together. “We have people who...
'A lifesaving thing': Two new sober living houses open in the Bangor area
BANGOR, Maine — Two new sober living houses are open in the Bangor area, bringing local nonprofit Fresh Start Sober Living's total to 17 recovery residences with more than 150 beds between them. One of those beds now belongs to Jeremy Wilson, one of the first residents of the...
Bid It to Win It Is Coming Soon, and You Can Bid on Amazing Items in This Maine Online Auction
Are you ready for something amazing? Check out our exclusive online auction from the comfort of your home. Bid It to Win It starts Monday, July 15, when you can bid on some incredible items with the chance to potentially save thousands of dollars. So what is up for bid?...
Orono Art Fest Continues the Tradition in Maine
Orono Arts Fest brings together a mix of local and regional artists for the enjoyment of the Orono, Maine community and beyond. - oronoartsfest.com. It almost seemed like the town of Orono was not going to have an arts festival this summer that so many Mainers looked forward to since 2011. Stillwater Community Arts previously hosted "Artsapalooza," Orono's original arts festival that celebrated the talents of so many artists in Maine for well over the past decade, but stated in March of 2024 that they would no longer be able to continue after 13 years of service. No reason was given as to why, but it was mentioned that putting on the event took many hours of fundraising.
Fishermen sentenced in multi-year commercial herring scheme
Nine people, including eight from Maine and one from New Hampshire, have been sentenced in a long-running commercial fishing scheme. The fishermen pled guilty to underreporting their catch of Atlantic herring, a popular lobster bait, according to U.S. attorneys. Federal officials said that in a three-year scheme, the owner, captain...
Kindness Day on Aug. 8
At WABI, we believe that when we work together, we can build a caring, connected community. We’re teaming up with Stanley Subaru and Stanley Chevrolet for “Kindness Day” on Aug. 8. Please join us to make a real difference, and support the programs of three amazing community...
Westbrook Strong 5k raises $10,000 for domestic violence awareness and scholarships
WESTBROOK (WGME) - Running and raising awareness, Saturday morning's Westbrook Strong 5k helped raised 10-thousand dollars for a domestic violence awareness group. Matthew Rairdon, a former graduate from Westbrook High School, was 22 years old when he was killed by his ex-boyfriend in 2013. His parents began this race to...
Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
Neil Patrick Harris dines at Frisbee's Wharf in Kittery. Here's what he ordered
KITTERY, Maine — Pepperrell Cove recently had a special visitor as a curious humpback whale breached in and around local boaters. The latest esteemed guest to pay a visit is Neil Patrick Harris, the award-winning screen and stage actor and awards show host. The 51-year-old “How I Met Your...
Van Buren transforming underdeveloped space into community garden
VAN BUREN, Maine – In 2008, a flood devastated a 3.1 acre cul-de-sac on Grant Street in downtown Van Buren, ruining three houses. Now, the town is working on a $77,785 project to transform this area into a creative space by building a community garden and greenhouse. The town...
Music filling the Opera House – July 12, 17, 18 and 20
Internationally renowned Canadian Brass, acclaimed singer-songwriters The Contenders, NYC’s hot jazz group The Hot Sardines, and Maine’s own Grammy-winning Patty Griffin on stage in the coming week. What’s up at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House this week? In short, a lot. In a summer filled with highly...
Waterville Businessman Brings Cannabis Store, Pizzeria to Wiscasset
Waterville resident Richard Petron is working to bring his business ideas to life, effectively making his mark with two new stores in Wiscasset. Petron opened Seafoam Cannabis, a medical marijuana storefront, at 493 Gardiner Road in Wiscasset on June 24. Petron began leasing the building in 2022, around the same...
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