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Maine man accused of choking, threatening to woman in Farmington
FARMINGTON (WGME) -- A Maine man has been accused of trying to strangle his father's girlfriend at a home in Farmington following an argument about chores. According to the Sun Journal, police responded to a home on Weeks Mills Road on Monday where they arrested 33-year-old Nicholas Smith of Farmington. He was charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
Nurse who works nights threatens to sue Kittery over pickleball noise at Emery Field
KITTERY, Maine — A lawyer for an Admiralty Village resident has threatened a lawsuit against the town due to the noise from nearby daytime pickleball play at Emery Field. Addressed to Town Manager Kendra Amaral, Portland attorney Jeffrey Shafto wrote last month that his client is a night shift staffer in the Exeter Hospital emergency room, has been “unable to sleep soundly” and “is chronically fatigued during (the) majority of the year” due to noise from the...
From grand launch to quick capsize off Cape Henlopen: Disastrous voyage of F. D. Hodgkins
“Successfully launched today from the yard of J, M. Grant, in Ellsworth,” the Portland [Maine] Daily Press announced on Nov. 17, 1883, the schooner F. D. Hodgkins. As with many ship launches, dignitaries were invited to ride aboard the vessel as it splashed into the water. In this case, one of Maine’s United States senators, Eugene Hale, and his family enjoyed the short ride as the schooner was launched. Maiden voyage to Haiti, passing by the Delaware...
Nevada Hotel’s Lulu’s tiki bar at York Beach now open to public: 'I’m definitely excited'
YORK, Maine — Long Sands Beach’s newest tiki bar is open to the public after a holdup this summer in the restaurant’s approval process. Lulu’s has been serving guests of the Nevada Hotel since its historic reopening this summer by Joe Lipton, who completely refurbished the establishment and added a third floor. Initially, town officials required the restaurant to remain exclusive to hotel guests until a change of use was approved. ...
'Gateway to Ogunquit': Marginal Way gets $500K boost to restore iconic path
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Joan Griswold, the chair of the town’s Marginal Way Committee, recently described the fundraising efforts of the Marginal Way Preservation Fund as “stupendous.” How stupendous? Well, during a garden party fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 10, members of the nonprofit organization presented the town with a check for $500,000 to go toward...
PQI Prepares Switch from United to Jet Blue
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - With less than a month away until Jet Blue takes over Essential Air Service at Presque Isle International Airport, airport employees are preparing for United’s last flight and Jet Blue’s first. Starting September 6th Jet Blue will be serving Presque Isle International Airport. Connecting the county’s air travelers to their destinations through Boston Logan Airport.
Something New is Coming to Target Near the Maine Mall in South Portland
Target has been in the news a lot over the past six months as they continue to evolve their stores and shopping experience in hopes of keeping customers happy. It all started with Target changing how their self-checkout lanes work. It's now a 10-items-or-less process, and the majority of customers have enjoyed the change (as long as the self-checkout registers stay in working order).
Mumford and Sons Played the Eastern Prom in Portland, Maine, 12 Years Ago
It's hard to imagine that 12 years has gone by since this epic event took place. Was this the biggest concert Portland, Maine, has ever had? My guess would be yes. You didn’t even need to be a Mumford and Sons fan to know that the place to be on August 4, 2012, was the Eastern Promenade in Portland, Maine. The British folk band graced us with one of their four Gentlemen of the Road Stopover dates, transforming our scenic prom into a hub of good music and good vibes. People flocked from all over, filling the prom with 15,000 fans, creating an atmosphere that still lingers in Portland's memory.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for part of Somerset County, including Skowhegan
GRAY, Maine — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for an area in south-central Somerset County in west-central Maine. The warning, which is set to expire at 7 p.m. Wednesday, includes the communities of Skowhegan, Madison, Bingham, Norridgewock, Anson, Cornville, Athens, Embden, Brighton Plantation, Solon, Concord and Starks.
Kennebunk moves forward with sale of historic 1820 fixer-upper home
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The town is on the verge of selling the vacant house it owns at 15 Portland Road. During a two-minute special meeting on Monday, the Kennebunk Select Board voted 6-0-1 to authorize Town Manager Heather Balser to negotiate a purchase-and-sale agreement for the house with an interested buyer, Croan M. McCormick. ...
New community garden providing fresh produce to Washington County Jail
MACHIAS -- While many local vegetable farmers often share their produce with markets or food pantries, a new farm in Machias is on a mission to target a different group in their community. The Downeast Restorative Harvest is a new initiative by the non-profit Healthy Acadia. It was started this...
Hallowell makes more cuts to budget after citizens' tax concerns
HALLOWELL (WGME) - There's an ongoing fight over property taxes and the city budget in Hallowell, where more than 200 residents petitioned city leaders to make more cuts. Hallowell city leaders say property taxes are on the rise due to a recent surprise revaluation of homes, the ending of a state tax stabilization program and the new budget, which has already seen significant cuts.
Missing 15-year-old boy has been located, York County Sheriff's Office says
YORK COUNTY, Maine — The York County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night a missing teenager has been found. The missing 15-year-old boy had last been seen Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from the sheriff's office. He had historically gone to a friend's house, but did not...
‘Not enough resources’: Portland man killed by train suffered from schizophrenia, father says
PORTLAND, Maine — It has been just over a week since a 34-year-old Portland man wasstruck and killed by an Amtrak Downeaster train. Police say the man, Brett Staples, was trespassing on the tracks, but his family is searching for answers and hoping his tragic story can bring about positive change.
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