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Maine officials look for safer alternatives to toxic firefighting foam
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Test results are in on a toxic spill last week at Brunswick Executive Airport. The accidental spill of firefighting foam happened one week ago inside Hangar 4. The Maine DEP says the hangar and the planes inside are cleaned and they'll be cleaned again. The DEP says...
Maine Named Among Worst States in Nation for ‘Worker Burnout’
It's not a stretch to say people in Maine are working more than ever. In fact, data shows that Americans in general work hundreds of hours more per year than people in most other countries. With those extensive hours and the likelihood that people are carrying more than one job...
Maine’s DNC delegates eager to inject energy into state races, reaching voters of all stripes
Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention connected with others across the country about their shared vision for progress on a number of issues — affordable housing and childcare, supporting the working class, ensuring the affordability of prescription drugs. Turning back to Maine, their focus now is on finding ways to make these visions possible, […]
UMaine Extension 4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers in September
Orono, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on September 18 and 25. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program...
Risk of severe thunderstorms in Maine lingers into Monday evening
PORTLAND, Maine — Scattered storms are moving through Maine on Monday, and some of them have the chance to be severe. The Storm Prediction Center said communities along the Southwest Coast and near the New Hampshire border in western Maine are at a marginal risk of seeing thunderstorms that could produce heavy rain, gusty winds and hail.
Up in the Air: Maine’s Most Popular Airline Routes Revealed
Air travel can be rough. The long security lines, crowded food courts, non-existent parking, never-ending terminals, and general public can drive any sane person mad. However, we Mainers are relatively lucky. Our two largest commercial airports are a godsend. Easy in, easy out. There's nothing like parking and getting to the gate in the span of 10 minutes. It's a completely different flying experience, and small market flying at its finest.
A Maine nursing home owner has been in the business for nearly 50 years. He wants out
CARIBOU, Maine — As president of Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, Phil Cyr begins each morning walking the hallways, greeting every employee by name. The walls of the Aroostook County nursing home are full of local historical images compiled by Cyr’s daughter and nature photos taken by his older brother, Paul.
‘One Fine Day’: Painted stories from South Africa by Lynne Seitzer
Thursday, Aug.29 through Sept. 30 Joy To The Wind Gallery is presenting Lynne Seitzer’s painted stories from South Africa...called “One Fine Day.”. Some years back, Lynne and her husband John traveled to the Capetown area to research book illustration project for the then upcoming book “Come Walk With Me in the Fynbos” by Susan Schadler. When they weren’t hiking and documenting the Fynbos floral kingdom, they explored the city and its surrounds. Lynne was captivated by the vibrant people and rich colors. Over this past year she began painting a series of scenes from life there. To date, she has completed eight of these painted stories, which comprise “One Fine Day” stories from South Africa.
Truck that fell through Babb's Covered Bridge was 6 times over weight limit, police say
GORHAM, Maine — Three days after a dump truck fell through a historic covered bridge in Gorham, people who live in the area are learning it will be out of commission for months. Maine State Police officials confirmed Monday that the truck that left a gaping hole in the...
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