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Another Day With Clouds, Fog, Showers & Drizzle Wednesday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Clouds, drizzle, fog and light showers will continue overnight. Lows will be cooler than the past several nights as lows will drop into the upper 40s to the mid 50s. An upper-level low will remain over the northeast on Wednesday and guess what, more clouds and...
CSD board reviews BRHS schedule
The Community School District School board on Aug. 13 discussed changes to the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) schedule. This year, school officials changed class start time to around 8 a.m., returning to a pre-COVID schedule. Lat year, that first hour of the day was dedicated to an “academy period,”...
Maine Night Market in Wiscasset Aug. 31
Maine Food & Beverage Education Center (MFBEC) is excited to announce its first-ever Maine Night Market, taking place on Aug. 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Maine Tasting Center campus in Wiscasset. This vibrant event, for which entry is free, will shine a spotlight on Maine’s AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) food and beverage producers along with businesses that produce traditional Asian foods and ingredients, showcasing the diversity and richness of Maine’s culinary landscape.
Alna’s tax rate hike climbs further
Weeks after agreeing to set this year’s tax rate at $23.35 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, Alna selectmen on Aug. 15 amended it to $23.50. First Selectman Nicholas Johnston explained, an accounting error factored into the first one. He said that after the July 22 vote, “it was discovered...
Target in South Portland, Maine, Adding Exciting Addition
Target in South Portland, Maine is adding something that is going to make a lot of people happy. Target, like a lot of retailers, is still going through the pains of COVID-19 repercussions. There are often long lines and empty shelves. But the latest addition is one that a lot...
Building raffle raises $15,000 for Jefferson Cary Cancer Center
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - Roughly $15,000 has been raised for the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center through raffling off a building. This past spring the Caribou Technology Center made and donated a storage building to be raffled off, with all the proceeds going to the cancer center. Thirteen students spent months working on the project, and all the materials used were donated by S.W. Collins.
Portland Sea Dogs kick off homestand
The Portland Sea Dogs are not only the hottest teams in the Eastern League and Minor League baseball nationwide, but one of the hottest teams in professional baseball, including the majors. The Sea Dogs have won eight of nine and 20 out of their last 23 games. They open up...
Biddeford mayor makes appointment to School Committee
Mayor Martin Grohman has announced the appointment of Chad Barrs to the Biddeford School Committee. If confirmed, Barrs will fill the seat made vacant by Rebecca Henry, who submitted her formal resignation from the School Committee in July after accepting a position with the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative. Barrs will serve for the remainder of the current term, which will expire in December 2025.
Westbrook police seek help identifying theft suspect
WESTBROOK — The Westbrook Police Department has called on the community to assist in identifying an individual linked to a recent theft investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help with the ongoing case. Those with tips can contact Officer Beerworth directly via email at...
News and notes from the Community Center
As I’m writing News and Notes this week, it’s cold, clammy, wet, and just plain yucky. And the weather was like that for most of the weekend! Have patience though. By the end of the week, we’ll be back in our beautiful, sunny, and moderately warm weather. In the meantime, the grass, trees, plants, and everything green (and other colors…) that grows are very happy.
Belfast City Council to discuss Harbor Sedimentation Study, repairs to Smart Road, and a Civil Rights Evaluation Tool request at regular meeting
BELFAST — Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 20, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on Belfast City Manager Erin Herbig’s pre-meeting report include a final report for the Harbor Sedimentation Study, additional Smart Road repair costs, and a Department of Homeland Security Civil Rights Evaluation Tool request.
Cheverus football prepares for first season under legendary coach
PORTLAND (WGME) – The high school fall athletic season officially got underway Monday as teams began practicing throughout the state. The Cheverus football team kicked off a brand-new era under new head coach Skip Capone. The iconic Maine coach is in his first season with the Stags. Cheverus will...
Volunteers needed for Madrid trail cleanup
MADRID -- The High Peaks Alliance is calling on Outdoor Enthusiasts to join in a clean-up of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. According to a release from the High Peaks Alliance, a clean-up day is planned for the Fly Rod Crosby Trail (FRCT) on August 24th from 9AM-2PM. Led by...
Interim manager wants a leader who will help Limestone keep its footing
LIMESTONE, Maine – When Alan Mulherin took the job as yet another interim town manager for Limestone nearly a year ago, he didn’t know how long he might stay. But he knew he needed to help break a harmful cycle of management turnover. After former manager Donna Bernier...
York County adopts four-day workweek for nonunion employees
ALFRED, Maine — A new policy approved by York County Commissioners allows most nonunion York County government employees to work their 40-hour schedule over four, 10-hour days instead of five, 8-hour days, if they so choose. Proponents say it is a policy that offers a greater work-life balance for those who choose that option, while still having county offices fully open to the public during regular business hours Monday through Friday. ...
Saving Smiles of Maine opens in Monson
MONSON — It is exciting to share that residents in the town of Monson and surrounding areas now have increased local access to preventive dental hygiene services. Access to dental care is an obstacle encountered by many individuals living in rural Maine. Those living in rural areas understand the significance of this hardship and experience the impact that dental disease has on all aspects of life. From the ability to maintain proper nutrition and live free of dental pain to the adverse health effects of dental disease, dental disparities can hinder a person’s quality of life. The effects of dental disease are broadly felt at every age.
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