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Versant power reaches agreement with union employees
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Versant Power union employees have reached an agreement with the company after months of negotiations. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1837 represents hundreds of workers at Versant Power from Bangor to Fort Kent. Their previous contract expired on June 30. After reaching a new...
Downeast Salmon Federation to replace Cherryfield dam
The Downeast Salmon Federation plans to remove an ice retention dam spanning the Narraguagus River in Cherryfield, which blocks salmon from migrating upstream. The group will then build a new incline, across the entire river, to allow fish to travel freely, and maintain the current elevation and pond that the dam holds in place. The federation's Charlie Foster said from the shore, the new design should look like a series of rapids.
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust celebrates opening of new preserve on Great Island
Two herons flew over the Anna M. Tondreau Preserve on the morning of Saturday, June 29. At the time, members of the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust were setting up for the preserve’s opening celebration across the street. “That’s just examples of (how) there’s nature around here,” said John Boomer,...
Lobster boat racers battle the rain at Bar Harbor
That's how Jon Johansen, president of Maine Lobster Boat Racing described the June 23 Bass Harbor lobster boat races where 44 boats would line up to race. The constant rain meant the speed of the winning boat in each race couldn't be determined. “It was nasty, all we did was take pictures and run for the cabin.”
Millinocket continues Independence Day celebrations with festival
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - There was a ton of family friendly fun to be had in Millinocket Friday. “It is all about celebrating the Fourth of July, celebrating America, and just having a fun time to get people out, enjoying the community activities for the kids and for the whole family,” said Tom Malcolm, the Health and Life Safety Officer with the Town of Millinocket.
Two from New England match cubing world record
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Rubik Day is right around the corner. One Mainer is already celebrating thanks to a recent world record. We first told you about Aedan Bryant’s cubing prowess in April. At the time, the UMaine student and Orono resident ranked first in the state in 11...
Exhibit dedicated to Frances Perkins, first ever female Cabinet member, opens for season
NEWCASTLE, Maine (WGME) -- Frances Perkins, the first woman to ever hold a U.S. Cabinet position, now has an exhibit dedicated to her life and work which is now open for the season in Newcastle. Through her involvement in the New Deal, Perkins was one of the driving forces behind...
Catholic Charities moves its thrift store
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Catholic Charities location at 830 Main St., Presque Isle. Pictured are: Jill Hotham; Renee Ledue; Jennifer Deschene, chamber business ambassador with University Credit Union; Dixie Shaw; LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; and Stacey Skinner, Jennifer Olson and Ryan Rackliffe, chamber board members.
New mobile medical unit expected to help greater Portland homeless community
PORTLAND (WGME) -- MaineHealth is figuring out the next steps for its new mobile unit to help people who are homeless. The city of Portland provided a two-year grant to fund an outreach van. Officials say everything that can happen at a primary care office should be able to happen...
A remembrance of Charlie Howard to be held on Sunday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Sunday marks 40 years since a Bangor man was killed because he was gay. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor will hold a remembrance service for Charlie Howard at 10am at 120 Park Street in Bangor. After the service, those taking part will walk to the...
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