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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. ...
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.
Little Shop of Horrors at Ogunquit Playhouse
Now playing on stage at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine, the musical comedy ” Little Shop of Horrors.”. This musical was born from the creative genius of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken and has been devouring the hearts of theater lovers for over 30 years. “Little Shop of...
Maine Football opens season with thrilling win over Colgate
Orono, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Black Bears are 1-0 to begin their season. Maine took on Colgate under the lights on Friday night at home to kick off their 2024 campaign. The Raiders broke the stalemate in the second quarter off a 3-yard run by Brendan Cassamajor. Maine was...
Sanford Schools Ready for a New Year
Final preparations for the start of the 24/25 school year were the primary focus of the School Committee’s meeting on Aug. 19. Since then, fall athletics have begun and schools have held open houses. New teacher orientation, a staff welcome and an in-service day have taken place. Several new professional staff positions were filled over the summer with what Superintendent Matt Nelson described as outstanding candidates. Maintenance and custodial staff have been hard at work performing annual cleaning and maintenance in all schools.
Local students get ‘Set for Success’
Community Resource Council (CRC)’s annual Set for Success event returned for its second year in its new location, Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The gymnasium was again filled with vendors representing local clubs, parent organizations, church groups, volunteer opportunities and many more. Free backpacks were also handed out to Pre-K (who also got lunchboxes), second, fourth and seventh graders, and newcomers.
Over 5000 Trash Bins Are Coming to Windham, Maine Residents With More on the Way
In November of 2022, the Windham, Maine Town Council voted unanimously to an agreement with Casella Waste to switch to an automated trash collection system, which means that residents would no longer need to bag their trash in blue bags purchased at local stores or the Windham Town Office. Casella...
Fort Kent's former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault returning to racing
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Fort Kent native and former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault is returning to racing during the Pro All Star Series 400 at Oxford Plains Speedway during the weekend of Oct. 19-20. He’s got a mission to raise money for those affected by last October’s Lewiston tragedy.
Maine falls at #1 Northwestern to begin 2024 Season
Evanston, IL - The University of Maine field hockey program fell at #1 Northwestern to begin the season, 3-0. Northwestern scored one goal in each of the first three quarters. Maine put two shots on goal, both coming in the second half. Jayde Temby (3 saves, 2 GA) and Rozárie...
Ashland Resident Steps Up As Interim Town Manager
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Ashland has named an interim town Manager to replace Cyr Martin who stepped down earlier this month. Chelsea Stratton, a resident of Ashland, has stepped up until a more long-term town manager can be found. Chelsea Stratton has been Ashland’s Interim Town Manager since August 6th working with the previous town manager, Cyr Martin, for the first few days to get a better feel for her new role.
Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2024
Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Ride For Mercy, 10:30 am, Mercy Chapel, 1861 Main St. Maine Attraction Labor Day Water Ski Show, 4 pm, Number One Pond, River St. Salvation Army Food Pantry, 10 am-noon, Salvation Army of Sanford, 871 Main St. Family Story...
Healthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Recovery Center will host Overdose Awareness Day event
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - In 2023, more than 600 Mainers lost their lives to substance overdose. This leaves a lot of grief and trauma in local communities. That’s why Healthy Acadia wants to provide a safe space for those in need on International Overdose Awareness Day. August 31 of...
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