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Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
Women-owned small business finds niche amid Maine's rapidly-growing kelp farming industry
KITTERY, Maine — A women-owned business in Kittery has found their niche to use kelp in skincare amid the industry's rapid growth in Maine. Cold Current Kelp was founded in 2021 by co-owners Inga Potter and Krista Rosen after they wanted to dip their toes into the kelp farming business.
Reflecting on what America means, two Maine students among national essay award winners
Two Maine students were among 150 winners across the country of a nationwide essay contest reflecting on what America means to them. The two students from Acton and Oxford were among 75 second-place winners of “America’s Field Trip,” a national competition encouraging students to reflect on what America means to them. Each second-place winner wins a $500 cash prize, while first-place awardees receive special behind-the-scenes experiences at American historical or cultural sites, such as the Statue of Liberty in New York City, or the Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Golden raised more overall, but Republican challenger outpacing him among Maine donors
In his bid for another term representing Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Jared Golden has raised more money than his Republican challenger, but he’s not bringing in as much from Maine donors. As of June 30, Golden raised nearly $4.8 million including loans, compared to the $1.7 million raised by Austin Theriault, who is running […] The post Golden raised more overall, but Republican challenger outpacing him among Maine donors appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce announces Joseph B. Ezhaya scholarship award winner
Olivia Varney, of Pittsfield, was selected as the scholarship recipient from a field of applicants. Varney graduated this spring from the Maine Central Institute High School, in Pittsfield, class of 2024. Varney was inducted into the National Honor Society and Honor Society for Visual & Performing Arts, as being involved...
2 more public restrooms installed in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -2 additional public restrooms have been installed in Bangor. One at Abbot Square and the other at Coe Park on Court Street. There are now 4 public restrooms in Bangor, the others are located at State Street and Broad Street. The final restroom will be added at...
Less Sticky Air Visits Soon
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -Good news for those of you not too keen on our recent hot, sticky weather pattern. A frontal boundary is working to sweep that air mass out of our region, with lower dewpoints scheduled to arrive just in time for Friday and the weekend. With high pressure taking control of our weather pattern, expect pleasant weather conditions as we wrap-up the week on Friday and through the weekend. Expect that fine pattern to stick with us into the new week.
Maine Drug Agents Arrest 4 in Washington County Drug Bust
Four people in Washington County are facing charges after drug agents searched a home in Indian Township. Three of the Suspects are From Maine, One from New York. All of the suspects are charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl:. Alex Tomah Jr, age 22, of Indian Township, whose bail is...
3 Arrested in Millinocket warrant investigation
MILLINOCKET -- Three individuals have been arrested in East Millinocket following a warrant investigation. At about 5:30 pm on Tuesday, east Millinocket officers observed 47-year-old Lisa Lamson in the driveway of a residence on Granite Street in Millinocket. Lamson had an active warrant for her arrest. Officers learned Lamson was...
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