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TNT Competitive Edge dance team is heading to national competition
Competitive Edge Dance Team is a group of young dancers based out of TNT Dance Studio, on the Center Road, in Fairfield. The Studio began as Terri’s School of Dance and was founded by Theresa “Terri” Glidden 50 years ago. It is now owned and operated by Terri’s daughter, Tiffany Glidden, and Jesse Klein. They started competitive dancing 30 years ago when Tiffany was a young child and they have continued to build a strong team of competitive dancers ever since. This year is not any different, as they are setting out to take the stage at Dance Ovations Nationals, on Cape Cod, for the week of June 26 – 30. The team has traveled all over New England this year and qualified for this national competition by competing in the regional event in Stratham, New Hampshire, in early May. They have worked all year and engaged in multiple fundraising events to be able to compete at this level.
UMaine Grad Student Marcos Rodríguez Dies Suddenly at Harvard Forest Research Program
J. Marcos Rodríguez, a graduate student at the University of Maine, died suddenly at Harvard Forest on Tuesday. At the time of his death, Rodríguez was working at Harvard Forest as a mentor to undergraduate students in the Summer Research Program in Ecology. He studied Ecology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Maine.
Thistle Inn serves up win at newest Windjammer Days contest
There was a new event at this year’s Windjammer Days, the server shuffle. Teams of two waitstaff raced down the Footbridge with glasses, champagne flutes and other containers of water on serving trays. Whoever brought back the most liquid in the least time won. With speed and balance, the Thistle Inn team, Amy Stockford and Bianca Bal, took first place beating others from Pier One Pizza, Waves, Carriage House, Whale’s Tale, and Boathouse Bistro. Organizers said they hope to see the event on the menu again at next year’s Windjammer Days.
Annual shortcake sale draws hundreds to downtown Houlton
HOULTON, Maine – Strawberry shortcake lovers can’t resist the whipped mounds of Houlton Farms Dairy heavy cream atop sliced fresh strawberries and homemade biscuits that arrive each July for the Houlton Strawberry Shortcake Sale. And on Tuesday morning some aficionados were waiting two hours ahead of the noon...
Homeless to shelter to housing: This Portland man lived it and is now working to help others
PORTLAND, Maine — Walking through Brian Arborio's new apartment, you can tell it's the small things that mean so much to him now. "This one is doing really good," Arborio said, speaking about his plants. "I realized I could do OK with plants, I moved up to fish, eventually we'll get something small with four legs and furry."
Big crowds expected in Bar Harbor for Fourth of July, following weekend
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - The Fourth of July and following days in Bar Harbor is regarded at the town’s busiest weekend. “We have a large influx of people that come to Bar Harbor during the Fourth of July because of all the festivities and the great fireworks and just the great terrain. So, it really draws a lot of people. With the great weather this year, I do expect we’ll see record numbers of people in Bar Harbor. All of the restaurants, make reservations, they will be busy for sure, and certainly, book a reservation for bikes if you wanna do that,” explained Peter York, Co-owner, Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop.
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...
Caribou Utilities District manager steps down
CARIBOU, Maine – Caribou Utilities District is searching for a new leader after the departure of its general manager. Hugh Kirkpatrick was hired to lead the District in 2016, replacing longtime general manager Alan Hitchcock. Kirkpatrick submitted his resignation to the District’s board of trustees June 13. His final...
Northern Maine Community College president to retire next month
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Northern Maine Community College President Tim Crowley will retire August 1. Crowley, who has been president of the Presque Isle campus since 2002, announced his plans Wednesday in a press release from the Maine Community College System. Crowley joined NMCC in 1985 as dean of...
Augusta Food Bank’s way to feed hundreds
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta Food Bank is building a stronger community. They held their Free Food Thursday today because of tomorrow’s holiday. Last week, more than 100 families lined up for a weekly distribution that doesn’t feel like a typical food pantry. ”Free Food Thursdays is...
Fort Kent Police Arrest Suspect in UMFK Vehicle and Equipment Theft
FORT KENT, Maine (WAGM) - The Fort Kent Police Department has made an arrest in a case involving vehicle and equipment thefts from the University of Maine in Fort Kent. On the morning of July 1, 2024, the Fort Kent Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle theft from the University of Maine in Fort Kent parking lot. This theft occurred in the early morning hours of June 30. Additionally, a large amount of forestry equipment, including 10 chainsaws and various handheld saws and tools, was stolen from a work shed on the UMFK campus. Throughout the day, reports of an individual acting suspiciously at homes in the Fort Kent area were received. Following an investigation, 20-year-old Preston Soucy was arrested. The vehicle and tools have been recovered.
PHOTOS: Dirigo Lodge #104 gives away Bikes for Books
Dirigo Lodge #104, of Weeks Mills, recently presented 20 bicycles to students at the Windsor Elementary School in their sponsored Bikes for Books program. Every student is awarded a ticket for each book they read to be entered into a drawing for the bicycle give-away. This marked the 12th year the Dirigo Lodge sponsored the program.
Greater Bangor 4th of July preps for event-filled holiday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor area is planning for a busy 4th of July Thursday. There will be many events for the public to enjoy, most of which are free. 4th of July celebrations Thursday will begin with a pancake breakfast at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Veterans eat for free and other attendees can get a plate for $15.
Kittery Planning Board- Site Walk Notice- 7/10/2024
Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations and §16.7 General Development Requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, Ian MacKinnon, on behalf of owner/applicant Kittery Motor Inn LLC, is proposing to redevelop the site of a previously existing hotel with a new hotel consisting of 91 rooms and associated parking, located on the property of 85 US Route 1, Map 7 Lot 26, in the Commercial Bypass/Old Post Road (C-3) Zone.
Edgecomb approves new fire department ordinance
Not only does Edgecomb have a full-time fire chief, but it also has an official municipal fire department. On July 1, residents voted 21-6 to establish an ordinance creating a municipal fire department. The proposed ordinance was one of four articles on the special town meeting warrant. In May, residents...
727 OCEAN SUNSET IS NOW OPEN FOR DINNER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
727 Ocean Sunset Restaurant and Bar is now serving dinner seven days a week. We offer Happy Hour between 4:00 and 5:00pm daily and dinner is served between 5:00 and 8:30pm daily. We feature the music of local musicians every Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evenings. Get away from the hustle and bustle off the harbor and enjoy the cool ocean breezes in East Boothbay. Chef Ethan hails from New Orlean’s and you might discover a taste of Louisiana in some of his dishes. Roxxie is serving up her own special handcrafted cocktails and may we just say, our sunsets are simply spectacular! For more information call 207-633-2800 www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
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