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Houlton pastors leaving after more than three decades
HOULTON, Maine – It’s a bittersweet time for two Houlton pastors who came to Maine more than 33 years ago, never thinking they would stay. Now, as Melanie Burns, the worship pastor and Randall Burns, the lead pastor, prepare to leave Military Street Baptist Church on the Hill later this month, it’s hard to say “good-bye” to a church family they love.
Self Checkout Lanes Are Likely Doomed at Walmart in Scarborough, Maine
What seemed like a great idea just a few short years ago is feeling like one giant disaster at Walmart in Scarborough, Maine. If you haven't visited the Walmart in Scarborough recently, you've avoided what has become a major pain point and nuisance for those customers that regularly shop at that location. Walmart is known for "rolling back" prices but what they seem to be doing is rolling back the usage of self-checkout lanes.
Presque Isle – Central Girl’s Soccer Exhibition [PHOTOS]
The Presque Isle Wildcats took on the Central Lady Red Devils at the Hampden Academy Play Day on Saturday morning, August 31st. The format was that the teams played 45 minutes running time, with the teams changing sides after 22 minutes with no halftime. The Wildcats open the season on...
Black Bears Top Minutewomen in Overtime
EVANSTON, Ill. – Zoe Furber scored eight minutes, seven seconds into overtime as the University of Maine field hockey team topped UMass, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Lakeside Field. The Black Bears took a 1-0 lead just over three minutes into the neutral-site contest on Saylor Kuefler's first goal of the season. The Minutewomen responded six minutes later to even up the score at 1-1. Neither team scored in the second quarter and Maine finished the first half with a 6-5 edge in shots and a 4-3 edge in shots on goal. The third and fourth quarters saw the Minutewomen...
Vassalboro apple orchard owners prepare for busy fall season
VASSALBORO, Maine (WABI) - With fall right around the corner, apple orchards across the state are preparing for their busiest season. Lemieux Orchards in Vassalboro has been around since the mid-60s. ”Dad started in 1964, and it was a family business, all my brothers and sisters know how to plant...
York considers zoning change to bring more businesses to York Village
YORK (WGME) -- Buying Long Sands Beach won't be the only initiative on the York ballot this November. Voters will also consider a zoning change, which town leaders believe will help revitalize the York Village downtown district. The change would require any new development to include commercial space on the...
York voters to decide on $4 million plan to buy private section of Long Sands Beach
YORK (WGME) -- Access to some of Maine’s iconic beaches has been a hot button issue for years. Town leaders in York want to spend $4 million to buy 42 acres of sand on Long Sands Beach that is currently privately owned, 1,600 feet to the south and another 1,600 feet to the north.
Kearney ready to contribute at UNE: Former TMHS standout playing college football for Maine school
Cam Kearney will never forget the first time he opened a college football playbook. “It’s very much bigger than high school,” he said with a grin. It’s one of the many defining moments in a whirlwind of the last two weeks that have welcomed Kearney to collegiate football.
Schools Consider Banning Student Cell Phones
The Sanford School Committee took a first step on Aug. 19 toward prohibiting student use of cell phones during the school day. It held a first reading on a proposal that still faces more discussion, surveys of students, parents, teachers and administrators, and a second reading before it can be approved.
‘Michael Vermette: The Monhegan Paintings’
Indian Island, Maine artist Michael Vermette opens his new show, "The Monhegan Paintings," at Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 5. The show runs through Oct. 5, with a reception for Michael on First Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Vermette's personal and professional history...
Fetch ME a Home: Kitten frenzy at Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
WESTBROOK, Maine — The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is hoping for some help after receiving a surrender of 22 kittens and five mother cats on Wednesday. The animals were surrendered by someone in Maine who quickly became overwhelmed with a few separate litters. ARLGP hopes to clear the shelters to make more room for these new kittens as they wait for vet appointments before they can be adopted.
Rochester man found dead on side of road in Berwick. Police impound suspicious vehicle.
ROCHESTER − Police are investigating the untimely death of a Rochester man, found on Friday by the side of the road in Berwick, Maine. Berwick police said the deceased man, Kyle Lang, 26, of Rochester had been reported missing by his family on Thursday and that they found him after receiving a call about an unconscious man "face down in a ditch" in the vicinity of 164 Rochester St. in Berwick. ...
Enter To Win Tickets to Post Malone Show + After-Party in Bangor
When Post Malone brings his F-1000000000000 Tour to Bangor, we want our loyal listeners to be at the show. And, it's going to be a good one!. Post's show will be among the biggest ever seen on the Bangor waterfront, and we want to see you there. Plus, if you're our lucky winner, we're also going to send you to the "official" after-party!
County Bluegrass Festival a haven for music fans from near and far
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine – Whether they were newcomers or familiar with the event, everyone found a reason to enjoy the latest County Bluegrass Festival on Friday. Since launching the festival in 2006, Stev and Nancy Rogeski have been dedicated to bringing fan favorites and emerging performers, and this year is no exception.
Redevelopment in Portland's Woodfords Corner starts with 38 loft-style apartments
Rendering / Courtesy, The Boulos Co. Work is underway to convert upper-story offices into residential units at 509 Forest Ave. Work has begun on a near-century-old building at 509 Forest Ave. in Portland to convert the upper two stories from medical office space into 38 loft-style apartments. Two retail spaces will be created on the ground floor.
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