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RETRO FIND: 1980s pickup truck fueled by alcohol
PITTSBURGH — Rising gas prices have always had people looking for a different option. In 1980, Ray Healey decided to do just that. Healey modified a pickup truck so it would run on alcohol. He built his own alcohol still and used corn, apples, potatoes and other vegetables to...
Run & Party For a Cause This Weekend in Augusta w/ Kelly’s Cause For Brain Tumors
One of my favorite things that I do in my 'spare' time is taking part in a committee-member role on Kelly's Cause For Brain Tumors. Kelly Theberge has been a wonderful friend of mine for more than 300 years, and I love being part of her wonderful cause. This year, our 5K after party will be taking place at Westernview Golf Club from 1-5.
It’s Official: KC Has A Lobster Roll Food Truck
As of this weekend, a Cousins Maine Lobster food truck is a permanent fixture in KC. You may have heard of the LA-based franchise before. Owners (and cousins) Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis pitched it on ABC’s investor reality show Shark Tank in 2012. The pair’s dream to share their local Maine family traditions was a success and they walked out with a $55,000 investment from real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran. According to The Star, as of today, the franchise has food trucks and a handful of full-service restaurants in over 40 cities.
Flights, online services in Maine resuming after global IT outage
Airlines are slowly resuming operations Friday, after a global IT outage forced many flights at the Portland International Jetport to be delayed or canceled. The crowds were beginning to dissipate by about 9:30 a.m., but there were still some signs of disruption. Many screens throughout the jetport that usually display digital ads or other information showed a blue error message instead.
Cooperative Extension at Highmoor Farm
Early corn harvest is underway in southern Maine. Corn earworm and fall armyworm numbers have increased significantly at most locations. Feeding damage on pre-silking corn from fall armyworm is also increasing. Expect continued warm nights to keep moth activity high in the coming days. European corn borer: Moth counts were...
Boothbay In Bloom Summer Fair: Good fun in the sunshine
The Boothbay In Bloom Summer Fair, held on Boothbay Common July 13 by Boothbay Region Garden Club, featured Club shops and region organizations offering information and fun for all ages. The BRGC activity with Bonnie Ginger was for the birds, no pun intended, stuffing pine cones with sunflower and almond...
Harrison shooting leaves one injured, one arrested
HARRISON — One person has been injured and a man arrested after a shooting in the town of Harrison in the early hours of Saturday, July 20. Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Bridgton Police Department were called by numerous residents who reported shots fired and screaming. The shots were fired in the area of Waterford Road and Depot Street in Harrison. Deputies found blood in the roadway, at about the same time that the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center received a call from Bridgton Hospital reporting a walk-in gunshot victim.
No extension for Bridgton Manager Peabody; tax rate dips to $17.05
Bob Peabody is in countdown mode. Following an executive session prior to Tuesday’s meeting, the Bridgton Select Board rejected a proposal to extend Peabody’s contract effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Board Chairman Bob McHatton asked if members wished to make any comments before the vote,...
West Paris post office set to reopen after 3-year closure
The U.S. Postal Service says they will finally be reopening the West Paris post office after three years. The tentative new site is 141 Bethel Road but could change based on agreements with property owners. In a statement, USPS says it does not know when this change will happen but...
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