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Anson Scout achieves Eagle rank
Nick Gower, of Anson, received the Eagle Scout rank, the highest award in Scouting, during a ceremony held on July 13 at the Garret Schenck School. His Eagle Scout project was a benefit to the American Legion. The Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post in Madison has a new, custom-made fire pit for the proper retirement of United States flags that have become faded, ripped or worn. “I am so proud of Nick,” said Troop #481 Scoutmaster Darlene Taylor, of Starks.
3 arrested after ATM theft from Maine ice cream shop
WAYNE (WGME) -- Three people are facing charges after an ATM was stolen from a Maine ice cream shop in Kennebec County. Maine State Police say the ATM was stolen from Tubby's Own Ice Cream in Wayne early Thursday morning. Two people reportedly pried open the shop door and took the cash machine, according to the Kennebec Journal.
4-year-old boy found wandering was seeking help for father, police say
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Police responding to a report of a 4-year-old boy walking alone on Thursday, July 18, did not realize he was seeking help. When an officer of the Old Orchard Beach Police Department walked the boy a quarter-mile back to his home, he found the boy's father had suffered a medical event. Police say he was taken to Maine Medical Center and has since made a full recovery.
South Portland police seek public’s help to identify Dollar Tree incident suspect
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a recent incident at a local Dollar Tree store. In a statement released Thursday, the department appealed to the public, referring to aid in the identification...
Fort Kent sets mill rate to 22.95
FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Town Council set the annual mill rate to 22.95 during a July 22 meeting. The mill rate represents a 1.95 increase over last year’s mill rate of 21. Fort Kent Town Manager Suzie Paradis presented the board with three options during...
Maine waterworks company EJ Prescott opens new location in Caribou
CARIBOU, Maine — A water and sewer parts and service company with longtime ties to Aroostook recently launched its first location there. EJ Prescott opened a new warehouse and parts center at 59 York St. in Caribou in May and celebrated with a grand opening Wednesday. The Caribou store is EJ Prescott’s fourth in Maine and first time that the company has expanded its physical presence north of Bangor.
Crossroads Holdings Underway on $300 Million Mixed-Use Project Near Portland, Maine
Scarborough, Maine — Developer Crossroads Holdings LLC is underway on the development of Town Center, a $300 mixed-use project located in Scarborough, roughly 10 miles southwest of Portland. Situated within The Downs — a larger, 577-acre redevelopment of a former horseracing complex — the project will include 320,000 square feet of retail space, 60,000 square feet of medical office space, 240 residential units and a boutique hotel, as well as various open green spaces. Construction began last fall. Wilder Cos. has partnered with Crossroads to manage marketing and leasing initiatives for the retail and restaurant space at the property, in collaboration with locally based brokerage firm The Boulos Co.
CRITTER CHATTER: A new chapter at Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center
As noted in last month’s article, rehabber Don Cote at Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center was hospitalized for a week in late May. I’m relieved and happy to report that his recovery at home is going well and as we expected, it didn’t take long before he started taking calls about orphaned and injured critters. In fact, we recently purchased a new answering machine with a volume enhancer so he doesn’t miss any!
Annual Milbridge Days Celebration kicks off on Thursday
MILBRIDGE -- The town of Milbridge has been gearing up for what organizer's say is one of the largest celebrations of the year in Hancock and Washington counties. Milbridge Days is a longstanding tradition for the community to celebrate the town's founding and draws thousands of people each year. The...
Lewiston approves the plans for Maine MILL's new home
Officials in Lewiston have approved plans for a new permanent home for the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL). The $13 million project calls for the renovation of the Camden Yarns mill, plus an 8,000 square foot addition. "It was a former cotton mill, so it is...
York Hospital raises $4.9M toward $6.4M fundraising goal
YORK, Maine – York Hospital, located in York Village, Maine, is celebrating the public kick-off of its $6.4M Leading with Heart Cardiac Campaign to raise money for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. As of today, $4.9M has been raised toward that goal, with renovations currently in progress. The new laboratory is named in honor of Dr. Lawrence Petrovich, York Hospital’s Medical Director of Cardiology Emeritus, who is beloved by patients for his life-saving expertise and compassion. It is...
Hometown Maine: Surfing is for everyone at Long Sands Beach in York
YORK, Maine — The Equipped for Living Foundation helps adults with special needs in various ways, including one program that helps them enjoy Maine's coastline. The Equipped for Surfing sessions provide adaptive equipment and lessons free of charge. For this week's Hometown Maine, Jacob Murphy dons a wetsuit to...
Appalachian Trail hikers make their way through Monson
MONSON, Maine (WABI) - Whether they’re finishing their journey to Katahdin, starting their trip down to Georgia, or just enjoying a week or two on the trail, plenty of hikers on the Appalachian Trail are coming through Monson. “The north bounders come in. They’re a little jaded, they’re tired....
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...
Sophomore Pacers enter week five of Maine Sires
Cumberland, ME – Two $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old male pacers highlight the Bangor Fair card on Thursday (July 25) with several of the individual ‘glamour boys’ vying for the top spot in the point standings. With five horses battling for the lead...
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