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Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 19, 2024
Mission Broadband in Bangor hired Nathanial Gass as a business analyst and network technician and Amy Anderson as director of account management at its sister company, HealthConnect Networks. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland hired Robert Wolterstorff as executive director. Wolterstorff was previously the Susan E. Lynch executive...
727 Ocean Sunset Hosts Sea Glass Workshop with OP Artist Kim Kruger Wednesday August 21st 1-3PM
If you missed the last one, don’t miss this one! Wednesday, August 21st with Ocean Point Artist, Kim Kruger. Create your own unique one-of-a-kind sea glass art!. All supplies included! 2 hours of pure fun and getting creative! $45 kids $70 for adults.
Maine Ranks as One of the Best States for Women’s Equality
As Women’s Equality Day approaches this year, a recent study shows that our Pine Tree State is one of the best in the country!. Women’s Equality Day, celebrated on August 26th, marks the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. This day honors the progress made in the fight for gender equality.
Fort Kent mother and child escape as car bursts into flames after deer crash
A car caught fire after hitting a deer Saturday on Interstate 95 in Aroostook County, state police said. Troopers say Candyce Marsh, 43, of Fort Kent, was driving a 2024 Subaru Forester southbound in Dyer Brook and struck a deer. After pulling to the side of the roadway, Marsh and her child exited the vehicle.
This week at Lincoln Theater
“Jurassic Park” - (PG-13; 2 hours, 6 minutes) - The final film in our 2024 Summer Blockbuster series. A select group is chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the park’s mastermind and billionaire assures everyone that the facility is safe, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt. Final showing Thursday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m.
Jefferson Fire Department Requests New Truck
At the polls in November, Jefferson voters will consider a request from Jefferson Fire and Rescue to partially finance a new firefighting vehicle. According to Jefferson Fire Chief Darin Walker, the truck, for which taxpayers will be asked to authorize the expenditure of about $97,000 from town surplus funds, will be paid for with funds from the fire department’s reserve account. The total cost of the truck is expected to be $373,710, Walker told the Jefferson Select Board at a meeting on Monday, Aug. 12.
UMaine Wants You to Sing the National Anthem at a Home Game
One of the hardest songs to sing is the National Anthem! If you are up to the challenge, and brave enough to stand in front of the Black Bear faithful and honor our country, the University of Maine wants to hear from you!. Right now they are searching for individuals...
Vandals drag, destroy Porta Potty at Maine baseball field
SHAPLEIGH, Maine — The York County Sheriff's Office is looking for people it says vandalized the Shapleigh Baseball Fields. On Sunday morning, a sergeant with the sheriff's office came across the scene at the baseball fields. He found a Porta Potty destroyed across the field. Officials say tire marks indicated that there were two ATVs involved.
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