Phillips
LATEST NEWS
Woman accused of running 2 illegal marijuana grow houses in Maine
A woman accused of running two illegal marijuana grow facilities in Maine is now facing federal drug charges. Jiamin Liao, 29, is charged in connection with a grow house in Madison and another in Norridgewock, according to court records. Police say they found around 600 marijuana plants in the two...
Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
Brace Yourselves: Maine’s Labor Day Weekend Forecast Looks Gloomy
We all just wanna grill some steaks and get a sunburn, right?. Is that so much to ask on a holiday weekend? Not that the weather cares when the holidays are. Heck, all the way on the other end, how many times in recent years have we been robbed of a white Christmas? While it does work both ways, it seems like a kick to the guts to possibly be facing a crappy Labor Day weekend.
American Honey Princess to attend first Annual Maine Bee Fest
AUGUSTA — Lainey Bell, the 2024 American Honey Princess, will visit Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta, on Sunday, September 8. She will participate in the first Annual Maine Bee Fest with the Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA), speaking to attendees about the importance of honeybees to Maine agriculture and how commercial beekeepers keep crops blooming. She will also share how honey varies in taste, textures, and types. Lainey will make appearances throughout the event and will give presentations to the attendees.
Effort builds to save historic legacy of sardine carrier ‘Jacob Pike’
MIDCOAST — At one stretch in Maine’s maritime history, the sardine was as mighty as the lobster, a fishery that employed thousands along the coast. Sardine canneries were a common sight beside busy harbors, and carriers plied the Gulf of Maine, especially in the warmer months. Thomaston was in the thick of the industry, a boatbuilding hub for sturdy fishing vessels that included the Jacob Pike.
Deadly Water Spout Phenomenon Scares Mainers Near Ellis Pond, ME
If you saw the headline picture, they look fake. According to a National Weather Service article, "Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes over water..." There are two types of water spouts: fair-weather waterspouts and tornadic waterspouts. These "tornadoes" create an ominous tunnel from the water to the sky. And this is...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.