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Schools across Maine confront unique challenges in ridding their water of ‘forever chemicals’
RAYMOND, Maine — Days before winter break ended in December 2022, Bill Hansen was relieved to learn that Jordan-Small Middle School in Raymond had no traces of ‘forever chemicals’ in tests of the school’s water system. Hansen, the Windham Raymond School District’s facilities director, was on...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Native tribes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrate heritage with 20th annual Pow Wow
WELLS, Maine — Native tribes from Maine and New Hampshire gather in Wells on Sunday for a celebration of their heritage. It was the New Hampshire Intertribal Native American Council's 20th annual Pow Wow. Traditionally, Pow Wows were held by Native tribes after the winter season ended, to feast and celebrate surviving the cold weather.
New book by local author, ‘THE LEWISTON SHOOTINGS: An All-American Tragedy’
On October 25, 2023, Robert Card II walked into a bowling alley and then a sports bar in Lewiston, Maine with a semi-automatic rifle, multiple clips of ammunition, and a deeply-rooted paranoia. In the span of just over fifteen minutes, he killed eighteen innocent people, wounded thirteen more, and destroyed the sense of security that the 1.3 million citizens of what the FBI had recently designated “America's safest state” previously enjoyed.
State awards Harpswell property owners $1.2 million for January storm damage
Six working waterfront property owners in Harpswell are set to receive a total of nearly $1.2 million in state grants intended to support recovery and rebuilding from damage caused by back-to-back storms in January. Gov. Janet Mills’ office announced the grant recipients on Monday, July 22. The six Harpswell businesses...
Three injured in Scarborough crash
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Three people were injured in a crash in Scarborough on Tuesday. It happened in the area of 162 Route 1, near the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. Two people were in one of the vehicles, and one person was in each of the other vehicles, Scarborough police told NEWS CENTER Maine.
40-Year-Old Man Arrested after Shots Fired in Maine
A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after shots were fired on Woodford Street in Portland. The Portland Police Department said Chi Ho of Portland was arrested and charged with Reckless Conduct With A Dangerous Weapon. Suspect Fired Gun after Altercation. “An investigation revealed that a man had discharged his...
Thomaston Town Manager's Report delivers Dragon Cement update: No plans to sell plant, close quarry
Kara George, Thomaston Town Manager, issued the following on current operations of Dragon Products in Thomaston:. I am pleased to provide an update on the current operations of Dragon Cement in Thomaston, following recent discussions with the company's Executive Vice President from South Carolina. Distribution Model: Dragon Cement has successfully...
COA Summer Institute focuses on democracy
BAR HARBOR — The 2024 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute: Questions of Democracy examines democracy in the United States during what many consider to be one of the most consequential years of our times. Speakers will explore questions of authoritarianism, artistic freedom and sociopolitical change during a total of 11 sessions over five days, July 29–Aug. 2. The sessions are free, but registration is required at coa.edu/si.
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
5TYNTK July 23: Maine’s Delegation for the DNC, Bangor Car Chase, Bernie In Maine, Aurora Borealis, McDs $5 Meal
1. During a meeting on Monday night, Maine’s delegation for the Democratic National Convention has pledged their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Maine’s delegates at the meeting voted unanimously to endorse Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (WMTW) 2. The Bangor Police Department says two people were...
Man arrested after shooting teen playing 'ding dong ditch'
A Maine man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at a group of teenagers playing “ding-dong-ditch.” Teen Shot Playing Ding-Dong-Ditch A Maine man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at a group of teenagers playing “ding-dong-ditch.”
Humpback whale spotted in river along Maine, New Hampshire border
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A humpback whale in a river along the Maine and New Hampshire border is attracting a lot of attention. It was spotted earlier this month and again this weekend. The whale was caught on camera Sunday afternoon around the Portsmouth harbor. Jedidiah Bracy says they just stumbled...
Grant program in Maine offers caregivers something hard to come by: a break
AUGUSTA, Maine — Kristy Basso sets a timer for 25 minutes any time she does a chore outside her West Paris home. As the primary caregiver for her 77-year-old mother, who has dementia, Basso is worried about leaving her mom alone for too long. Earlier this year, when two...
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