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Maine Art Gallery Members Show “Made in Maine”
(Wiscasset, ME) Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from July 25 through September 8. There will be an opening reception for this energetic and eclectic show on Saturday, July 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with refreshments and music by singer/songwriter Katie Daggett.
Boothbay 36ers heading to American Legion tournament
The Boothbay 36ers are heading to the American Legion Baseball State Championship tournament. Two wins in the southern zone tournament action over Central Maine Hammond Lumber and Capital Area this weekend led to their finish as one of two southern zone teams qualifying for the state tournament. On July 22, Boothbay plays Skowhegan (8-6) at 5:30 p.m. in the southern zone championship game at Thomas College in Waterville. Both teams earned spots in next weekend’s state championship tournament.
Second Gentleman Emhoff to attend fundraising event in Falmouth
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- Wednesday, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Maine. The Maine Democratic Party confirms Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will be at a private fundraising event in Falmouth. They say this trip was planned before President Joe Biden decided not to run for re-election.
UPDATE: Man and woman died after 2nd chase in 3 days with police
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -We have new information about a deadly crash on the Finson Road in Bangor Monday morning that killed two people. Police have confirmed this was the second chase the pair was in with police in the last three days. Bangor Police say 39-year-old Sheena Soctomah-Rolfe of Orono...
Thank you to the Town of Camden, its residents and Garden Tour visitors
On behalf of the Camden Garden Club, it is my pleasure to thank the town of Camden and the many residents and visitors who helped make the Club's 76th Annual Garden Tour on July 18 a rousing success. The Camden Police Department, Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, and St....
Ceremony opens restored Longfellow School
ST. AGATHA, Maine – The Ste. Agathe Historical Society held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Longfellow School during the town’s Summerfest weekend celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Town of St. Agatha. The ceremony began with the raising of the flag with Gaylen Thibeault, Sandra San Antonio and...
Bowdoin College and Team Haiti swimmer third in his family to compete at Olympics
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Like many Maine college students, Alex Grand'Pierre is spending his summer far from campus. The Bowdoin College senior has an internship in New York City and during business hours he is getting used to the "real world." But after he clocks out for the day, Grand'Pierre's...
Brewer police seize fentanyl, cocaine in apartment search
BREWER — Early on the morning of July 22, the Brewer Police Department carried out a search warrant at an apartment located at 20 Chamberlain Street, where they discovered significant quantities of illegal drugs. Upon entering the residence, officers encountered seven individuals. One person was taken to the hospital...
Tumbling for cheese at Belfast’s Maine Celtic Celebration Cheese Roll Championship
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Celtic Celebration Cheese Roll Championship took place Sunday at 2 p.m. in Belfast. The championship featured age group rounds ranging from young children to people over 60-years-old. Each cheese roll championship is made up of 10 contestants lined up at the top of the...
Thousands flock to Lincoln for annual Loon Festival
LINCOLN, Maine — The call of the loon is a familiar sound to Lincoln residents. Just as familiar are the sights and sounds of the annual Loon Festival. The Lincoln Loon Festival, the town's biggest event of the year, kicked off this week with a four-day event featuring live music, local food, artisans, and competitions.
Trevor Sanborn Wins PASS Spud 150, Earns Oxford 250 Provisional
The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models trekked north to Spud Speedway in Caribou, Maine on Sunday for a non-points special event. Trevor Sanborn took the checkered flag in the Spud 150, earning a provisional starting position in the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Oxford 250. Sanborn started...
123 Foot Super Yacht “Temptation” Available for Charter for $80,000/Week in Bar Harbor [VIDEO]
Do you have a spare $80,000 plus expenses and gratuity, so say a cool $115,000 - $120,000 burning a hole in your pocket? If so, The 123 foot super yacht Temptation has just docked in Bar Harbor and can be chartered. The yacht was owned by David Dyer who was...
Dozens ride to raise money for four-year-old girl's medical treatments
AUGUSTA, Maine — Dozens rode to fundraise in Augusta on Saturday for a four-year-old girl's medical treatments. Held by the Red Knights of Maine Chapter Four, the group consists of former EMS workers and firefighters and often hosts fundraising rides to support the community. Thirty-one riders started in Gardiner...
3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Three Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty following a rampage in which a reservist killed 18 people in Maine, according to an Army report that cited communication failures within the chain of command and between military and civilian hospitals, among other shortcomings.
Unsettled weather continues with scattered rain, possible thunderstorms
Our unsettled weather pattern has settled right in with scattered rain chances through Thursday. Our humidity has increased again as well, while temperatures will remain in the 70s for most through Wednesday, thanks to an onshore flow. A stalled front just south of New England will bring us waves of...
Here’s what comes next for Maine’s Democratic delegates
While the Maine Democratic Party has not yet said whether it will be endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee, Democratic elected officials and leaders in Maine have individually announced their support, including at least one delegate headed to the national convention. “Tonight, the Maine Democratic delegation will be meeting, and I’ll be […] The post Here’s what comes next for Maine’s Democratic delegates appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Saving Money, Retaining Staff, Stewarding the Environment: REAP TAG Awardee Helps Rural Businesses Attain Goals
Transitioning to renewable energy or committing to significant energy efficiency improvements requires major investments of time and capital for a business. It helps to have a trusted advisor to navigate the process. In October 2023, USDA Rural Development in Maine announced three grants to help provide that kind of trusted advising in Maine. The program is called REAP TAG, and Sustaine (with a Maine office in Skowhegan) secured one of the grants. The investment enables the company to support agricultural producers and rural small businesses interested in applying to USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program.
Community solar is booming in Maine, but who owns the projects?
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s community solar program, commonly known as net energy billing, has been wildly successful in incentivizing the development of small-scale solar power projects. They’ve popped up like mushrooms as developers chase the deals codified by state lawmakers, allowing them to sell power at a premium above market rates.
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