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Over 5000 Trash Bins Are Coming to Windham, Maine Residents With More on the Way
In November of 2022, the Windham, Maine Town Council voted unanimously to an agreement with Casella Waste to switch to an automated trash collection system, which means that residents would no longer need to bag their trash in blue bags purchased at local stores or the Windham Town Office. Casella...
Ashland Resident Steps Up As Interim Town Manager
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Ashland has named an interim town Manager to replace Cyr Martin who stepped down earlier this month. Chelsea Stratton, a resident of Ashland, has stepped up until a more long-term town manager can be found. Chelsea Stratton has been Ashland’s Interim Town Manager since August 6th working with the previous town manager, Cyr Martin, for the first few days to get a better feel for her new role.
Work continues to bring clean drinking water to Houlton Mobile Home Park
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - With help from the Houlton Water Company, grant funding, and the park owner, progress has been made to bring clean drinking water to the Houlton Mobile Home park. “There were some challenges along the way to get this done,” says Greg Sherman, the general manager of...
Heads of the Harbor fundraiser begins Labor Day
In 2024 the National Institute of Cancer states there will be over 9,600 children of childhood cancer and that it continues to be one of the leading causes of deaths in children. Heads of the Harbor salon, at 52 Union Street in Boothbay Harbor is planning its second annual fundraiser...
Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2024
Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Ride For Mercy, 10:30 am, Mercy Chapel, 1861 Main St. Maine Attraction Labor Day Water Ski Show, 4 pm, Number One Pond, River St. Salvation Army Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, Salvation Army of Sanford, 871 Main St. Family Story...
NBA Teams Eyeing Tanking Strategy for Future Star Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg, the highly touted 17-year-old prospect from Newport, Maine, is poised to become a generational talent in the NBA, with many mock drafts projecting him as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As he prepares to start his freshman year at Duke University, his impressive performance against Team USA's Olympic stars has sparked discussions about tanking strategies among several NBA teams. Insiders suggest rebuilding teams, like the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, may consider tanking to enhance their lottery odds for Flagg. With scouts raving about his skills and demeanor, the anticipation surrounding Flagg’s career is palpable, and his influence is already being felt across the league.
City Council August 20 Meeting Summary
Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne explains how to access information about the proposed new fire stations. The Sanford City Council discussed the Nov. 5 fire station referendum, approved a public safety policy and heard updates on homeless encampments, public works projects and other city business at its Aug. 20 meeting. All councilors were present.
The Courageous Steps set to hold Inaugural Step Forward Gala
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Courageous Steps Project will hold its Inaugural Step Forward Gala on Saturday, October 5 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The event will last four hours and will feature dinner, silent auction, and live band. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Man who died at Surry work site had medical event
SURRY — On Thursday, August 29, 2024, at approximately 11:50 a.m., first responders and the Maine State Police received a 911 call reporting a medical event at a solar farm on Surry Road in Surry. The initial investigation determined that Edwin Kendall Jones, 52, of Washington, Maine suffered a...
Native wildflower seeds are 2024 autumn fundraiser for Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s autumn fundraiser will be native wildflower seeds. “October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth,” said SWCD, in a news release. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some...
NH pursuit ends in crash, arrest
EXETER, N.H. – A wild ride awaited State Police in New Hampshire when they responded to a call Friday for assistance from the town of Auburn, after officers there tried to stop a vehicle that was driving erratically in their town. A little before 9 p.m., troopers joined the...
CHS Alumni Association Recognition Award goes to USAF vet with academic accomplishments
On Friday, August 9, 2024, the Camden High School (CHS) Alumni Association held its 118th Annual Alumni Banquet at the Elks Club Lodge in Rockland, Maine. There were 122 alumni and guests who attended the event with classes from 1948 TO 1968. One of the highlights of the evening program...
It’s a Cool Day for Hot Cakes at Camden Public Landing
It’s a cool day for hotcakes down at the Camden Public Landing. Camden Rotarians woke with the sun to prepare your pancakes, sausages, OJ, and sausage. Drop by from 7 to 10 this morning…all you cat eat! $9 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit local charities.
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