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Martha Stewart 'Surprised' by 'Harsh Judgement' of New Summer Decorations After She 'Was So Happy' With Results in Maine Mansion
Martha Stewart is the queen of lifestyle — so why are people criticizing the way she decorated her summer home?!On Wednesday, July 3, the American businesswoman took to Instagram to clap back at haters after social media trolls appeared to disapprove of her "bland" Maine mansion."I rarely read all the comments that come in after I post, but because I was so happy at the transformation of my Maine living room I did go through many of the comments and was surprised at the harsh judgment so many displayed!!!" Stewart, 82, expressed of her disappointment. She explained: "I and my...
Young Couple on Remote Maine Island Featured on CBS News
Here's a fun fact you might not have known: according to Explore Maine, there are over 4,600 islands off Maine's coast, and even more if you count inland islands. Some are large like the second largest island on the East Coast, Mount Desert Island. Others are just large rocks jutting out of the ocean.
Get Ready For a Hefty Spike in Your Maine CMP Bill This Month
Starting this month, we’re going to see another increase on another bill that we don’t want but it’s going to happen anyway. Here's the scoop. Beloved customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) will see an average increase of $15.56 per month on our bills, according to Central Maine, which is a 12.6% rise.
Ticketmaster Security Breach Includes Filing With the Maine Attorney General’s Office
If you've purchased any type of ticket through Ticketmaster, you might want to change your password on your account, as there's been a security breach. According to an email sent by Ticketmaster, there was "unauthorized activity" that occurred between April 2 and May 18 of this year, as well as on May 23.
Maine Climate Advocates Go to Capitol Hill
This June, thirty-six Maine advocates took their growing climate anxiety to Washington D.C to ask our national lawmakers for effective and equitable solutions. These meetings and the preceding 3-day training conference, are the cornerstone of what Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteers do. Specifically, advocate for climate solutions that meet the scale and ambition necessary to ensure a livable world.
It not a 'Dock Mahal': Kittery Point Yacht Club urges New Castle to approve new dock
NEW CASTLE — A Kittery Point Yacht Club proposal to install a new dock in the back channel of the Piscataqua River off Goat Island has hit murky waters, five-plus months after being granted variances for the project by the New Castle Zoning Board of Adjustment. The 68-year-old yacht club, located in New Castle on the river’s southern shore with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Seavey Island in the backdrop, is restating its case to build the new...
Plymouth drug bust yields multiple arrests, large narcotics haul
PLYMOUTH — In a major crackdown on local drug distribution networks, the Plymouth Police Department, with support from the New Hampshire State Police, apprehended four individuals on July 5 after executing a search warrant at a Cummings Hill Road residence. According to the police press release, the raid was...
Brewster Academy earns two videography awards
WOLFEBORO — Humor and emotion have earned Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro two new accolades from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The video work of Wolfeboro resident Kara McDuffee, Brewster’s Digital Media Marketing Manager, captured silver and bronze awards on June 26 when the council released its winners for 2024.
Adaptive Launch Committee starts funding campaign
MEREDITH — The Meredith Adaptive Launch Committee recently started a fundraising campaign to bring an accessible, ADA-compliant paddling launch to Leavitt Park in Meredith. The organization has raised $25,500 of its $58,328 goal and hopes to schedule installation for spring 2025. This launch will make it easier and safer...
Authorities investigating fatal crash on Route 9 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Route 9 in Chesterfield on Friday. Chesterfield police said multiple crews responded to a two-car crash on Route 9 near Cady Lane and Old Chesterfield Road around 4 p.m. Authorities said the driver of a Ford Mustang was driving westbound on Route 9, crossed the double yellow line, and crashed head-on with a Toyota Highlander heading eastbound.
Caught on camera: Teen wrangles runaway boat on Lake Winnipesaukee
GILFORD, N.H. — A dramatic recovery of an out-of-control boat on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire was caught on camera Wednesday, when the operator of a training vessel was knocked off and the boat continued spinning. Rich Bono captured the scene on video and said a 17-year-old on the...
Manchester man accused of tipping over porta-potty with woman, child inside facing new charges
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester man who is accused of tipping over a porta-potty with a woman and child inside is facing new charges. Aiden Studer, 18, was charged after Manchester police said he tipped over a portable toilet at Derryfield Park, trapping a woman and her 4-year-old child inside in May.
Dartmouth Women’s Golf: Five Named WGCA All-American Scholars, Sung Shines
Five members of the Dartmouth women's golf team have been named WGCA All-American Scholars for their academic achievements and athletic contributions. Criteria for recognition: cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, amateur status on the team, and participation in 50% of scheduled competitive rounds. Sung graduates with a record-low career stroke...
99 new U.S. citizens: Naturalization ceremony in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Strawberry Banke Museum celebrated Independence Day with its time-honored tradition of hosting a U.S. Immigration Service naturalization ceremony Thursday. On the waterfront grounds that have welcomed immigrants for nearly 400 years to a "neighborhood of newcomers," 99 people from 41 countries took the oath of allegiance with District Court Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty presiding.
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