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Record crowd enjoys popular festival in Oxford Hills
OTISFIELD, Maine — A popular festival in Otisfield continues to grow every year, once again setting an attendance record on Sunday. The Otisfield Historical Society and Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association hosted their annual Strawberry Festival on the lawn of the historic Bell Hill Meetinghouse Sunday afternoon. There was also a pop-up art show inside the Meetinghouse, which was built in 1839. The show featured the work of Otisfield artist Annie Gregoire.
2 men believed to armed and dangerous wanted by police in Maine
Two men believed to be armed and dangerous are wanted by police in Maine, according to NBC affiliate News Center Maine. Jacob McGurn is accused of firing a gun multiple times during a physical confrontation with man on July 4 in Gilead, reports News Center Maine. McGurn, 28, then allegedly...
Lewiston company is proud to hand-stitch opening ceremony shoes for Team USA
LEWISTON, Maine — Shoemakers in Lewiston will see their handiwork on an international stage when the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony takes place on July 26. For a fourth Olympic cycle, the staff at Rancourt & Co. have handmade the shoes that Team USA will wear when they walk into the stadium to kick off the games.
Auburn honors fallen officer with square dedication 75 years after tragic incident
AUBURN (WGME) - A fallen Auburn police officer was honored by his community on Sunday. The city held a dedication for the officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. On July 7th, 1949, a deadly crash took place right at the corner of Court and Main...
Sweetser launches Maine’s only community-based youth mental health program after critical fed report
Federal reports show Maine is critically lacking youth treatment options SACO – Sweetser has opened the State’s only Child Assertive Community Treatment program following a federal report showing that Maine […]
Swimmers Warned About Fecal Bacteria in Maine Beaches
Yes, this is true. It's hard to believe for me as well, but apparently, this is a thing. There is poop on Maine beaches, and officials are sending out warnings as we speak. According to WGME, it's not just sunscreen you need to worry about this summer. For all Maine beachgoers, officials are urging swimmers to check bacteria levels before dipping your toes into the inviting waters.
Maine Officials Indefinitely Close Portion of Popular ATV Trails
In Maine there are plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy the beautiful natural wonders that surround us. For locals and tourists alike, there is always a way to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the Pine Tree State. From kayaking along Maine's beautiful waterways to hiking some of the most gorgeous peaks this side of the Mississippi, there are 1,001 ways to take it all in.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make campaign stop in Maine next week
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will address local farmers and volunteers in Freeport on Tuesday, July 9, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. to discuss issues impacting the food system. The event’s exact location is to be announced. Kennedy is working to get on...
The young people striving to make their mark on Maine state policy
Growing up amid rising school shootings across the country, gun safety had been a key concern for recent Freeport high school graduate Lianna Holden even before the issue hit so close to home. But after Holden, a Lewiston resident, saw the devastation in her community from the mass shooting last fall, she took to the […] The post The young people striving to make their mark on Maine state policy appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
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