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Gov. Mills responds to needle concerns in Sanford
SANFORD (WGME) -- The Sanford city manager has estimated more than 14,000 needles were collected from a former encampment site. Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order early in the pandemic, relaxing rules for the state’s syringe exchange program. It also meant people could get more clean needles at...
How Many of These Huge Maine Concerts at the Augusta Civic Center Do You Remember?
Years before the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, the Cross Insurance Arena (formerly the Cumberland County Civic Center) in Portland, and Bowl in the Pines Amphitheater became the prominent concert venues in Maine, there was the Augusta Civic Center. Built over the summer and autumn of 1972, the 49,000-square-foot event...
Here Are 10 Maine Fairs You and the Family Can Still Attend July and August 2024
The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs released its complete list of 25 licensed state fairs earlier this year, with the first one kicking off on June 13. With some of the best fairs around, you might want to consider planning on attending some with the family. Take a look at what your options are for July and August 2024.
Legendary Magazine Names Northern Maine Trail System One of the Best in the Country
As anyone who lives in Maine already knows, the state is an outdoor paradise. It doesn't matter what season or region; Maine is a 365-day playground. So it should come as no surprise that one of the state's most popular outdoor activities has been recognized at the very highest of levels.
Maine Seeks Input on Whether Moose Hunt Should Be Changed
For many people in and around Maine, hunting season is an annual tradition that gets them as excited as Christmas Day. For those who truly enjoy the sport, entering the moose lottery is more exciting than playing the Megabucks. But over the last several years, the Maine Department of Inland...
Gov. Janet Mills announces money for Maine farmers, small businesses
BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- In Brunswick Friday, Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $4.3 million for Maine farmers and small businesses. It's meant to help them lower their energy bills, possibly by thousands of dollars. Farms and small businesses can use the federal money, from the Inflation...
Attorney General files civil rights complaint against Bath couple
BATH, Maine — Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Wednesday that he filed a civil rights complaint under the Maine Civil Rights Act against Andrew Pinkham, 44, and Ranada Pinkham, 43, both of Bath. The complaint, filed with the Sagadahoc County Superior Court, says the Pinkhams targeted their neighbors,...
Check Out the Rock Icons Who Made History at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway
When talking about music venues in Maine, two typically come to mind. The first is the massive outdoor venue in Bangor, the Maine Savings Pavilion. The other is the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Both venues host a wealth of concerts, plus many other events. However, there's another venue in...
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