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Several Arrested in Alleged Maine Drug Trafficking Operation
Over the last couple of decades, the work it takes to keep drugs off the streets of Maine has likely tripled. It's no secret that the drug epidemic has reached a fever pitch, not just here in Maine, but all around the country. And now, local police departments, drug enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices and state police units are working overtime to try and curb the drugs that have flooded our towns.
Schools across Maine confront unique challenges in ridding their water of ‘forever chemicals’
RAYMOND, Maine — Days before winter break ended in December 2022, Bill Hansen was relieved to learn that Jordan-Small Middle School in Raymond had no traces of ‘forever chemicals’ in tests of the school’s water system. Hansen, the Windham Raymond School District’s facilities director, was on...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Native tribes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrate heritage with 20th annual Pow Wow
WELLS, Maine — Native tribes from Maine and New Hampshire gather in Wells on Sunday for a celebration of their heritage. It was the New Hampshire Intertribal Native American Council's 20th annual Pow Wow. Traditionally, Pow Wows were held by Native tribes after the winter season ended, to feast and celebrate surviving the cold weather.
Three injured in Scarborough crash
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Three people were injured in a crash in Scarborough on Tuesday. It happened in the area of 162 Route 1, near the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. Two people were in one of the vehicles, and one person was in each of the other vehicles, Scarborough police told NEWS CENTER Maine.
Thomaston Town Manager's Report delivers Dragon Cement update: No plans to sell plant, close quarry
Kara George, Thomaston Town Manager, issued the following on current operations of Dragon Products in Thomaston:. I am pleased to provide an update on the current operations of Dragon Cement in Thomaston, following recent discussions with the company's Executive Vice President from South Carolina. Distribution Model: Dragon Cement has successfully...
State awards Harpswell property owners $1.2 million for January storm damage
Six working waterfront property owners in Harpswell are set to receive a total of nearly $1.2 million in state grants intended to support recovery and rebuilding from damage caused by back-to-back storms in January. Gov. Janet Mills’ office announced the grant recipients on Monday, July 22. The six Harpswell businesses...
40-Year-Old Man Arrested after Shots Fired in Maine
A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after shots were fired on Woodford Street in Portland. The Portland Police Department said Chi Ho of Portland was arrested and charged with Reckless Conduct With A Dangerous Weapon. Suspect Fired Gun after Altercation. “An investigation revealed that a man had discharged his...
Dexter police seek help finding missing teenager
DEXTER, Maine — Dexter police are seeking help finding a teenager who has been reported missing. Destiny Mikulskis, 15, is from Dexter, but police said she is also known to frequent the areas of Harmony and Dover-Foxcroft as well. Dexter police said that she was last seen Saturday between...
Incredible video: Breaching whale lands on boat off New Hampshire coast
RYE, N.H. — Everyone escaped unharmed after a whale breached and landed on a boat in Portsmouth Harbor. It happened Tuesday morning and brothers from Eliot, Maine, who were on a boat nearby, captured it on video about a half-mile off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire, just east of Odiorne Point State Park.
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
5TYNTK July 23: Maine’s Delegation for the DNC, Bangor Car Chase, Bernie In Maine, Aurora Borealis, McDs $5 Meal
1. During a meeting on Monday night, Maine’s delegation for the Democratic National Convention has pledged their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Maine’s delegates at the meeting voted unanimously to endorse Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (WMTW) 2. The Bangor Police Department says two people were...
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