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Palermo Library holds annual meeting
The Palermo Library Board held its 22nd annual meeting at the library on Sunday, July 14. In addition to accepting annual reports, the board re-elected Chris Diesch chairman; Pam Swift secretary; and Diane Bent, treasurer. Diesch thanked the volunteers who keep the library open. The library has an ongoing book...
Teenager dead following York motorcycle crash, police say
YORK, Maine — A 17-year-old has died after the motorcycle they were operating crashed along Maine State Route 91 in York. The York Police Department said that at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, the town's Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call about the crash on Cider Hill Road, which is part of Route 91.
Maine teen found not guilty of planning mass shooting at South Portland High School
A 17-year-old boy was found not guilty of plotting a mass shooting at South Portland High School, according to the Press Herald. The teen was charged with criminal solicitation for murder and arson. He was accused of making threats and trying to recruit another person to commit mass murder at South Portland High School last spring.
EVENTS: Food, Fun, and Friends meet at the community cookout in Palermo
The fun begins at 4 p.m., on Saturday, August 3, at 26 Veterans Way, in Palermo, as people gather for a celebration of summer in the Palermo Community Garden behind the gray mobile home. There is plenty of parking. The scent of fruitwood barbeque emanates from the Grape Arbor, where the tents and tables welcome guests with cooling beverages and home-cooked pulled pork, turkey, cornbread, cowboy beans, tempting desserts, and more. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for youth 6-12. Little kids are free. Grace O’Brien will have tickets available at the gate. This will happen rain or shine, and takeouts are available. At 6 p.m., the firepit will be lit and folks can gather around it to hear Anthony Semenovich play his guitar and sing.
Maine Maritime Academy's TS State of Maine returns after 75-day voyage
PORTLAND (WGME) - After visiting ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada, the "TS State of Maine,” the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy, arrived in Portland on Tuesday. The ship set sail back in early May and was at sea for 75 days. On Wednesday, CBS 13/Fox 23 caught...
Studebakers, a Model T and a Gremlin
If it’s mid-July at Boothbay Railway Village, antique cars from around the state will be motoring there. This year, BRV’s 60th anniversary year, the Antique Auto Show was July 13. About 40 members of Maine Obsolete Auto League (MOALS) drove their treasured, vintage vehicles to 586 Wiscasset Road.
D’Auteuil returns to assistant city manager post in Auburn
Denis D’Auteuil is returning to his position as Auburn’s assistant city manager. The city council unanimously confirmed D’Auteuil’s appointment July 15. “Denis’ depth of knowledge, connection to our team, dedication to public service, and long history of involvement with the cities of Auburn and Lewiston make him exactly the right fit for this position,” City Manager Phil Crowell said in a news release. “He has a powerful connection to his community - he’s a coach, a volunteer, a dad, brother and son, and he’s a friend to so many here.”
Optima Dermatology to open new location in York: Here are the details
The practice will be Optima’s second in Maine and fifth in New England, with three existing practices located throughout New Hampshire. Optima’s York practice at 10 Market Place Drive will be led by Joan Sisto, Virginia Barton and Jacqueline Watts. Sisto has been serving patients in southern Maine...
Houlton man battling Maine VA over image of American flag
HOULTON, Maine – Former U.S. Airforce Sgt. Donald Holston started a petition this week to get a 16 x 20 inch canvas image of the American flag displayed in the new VA Health Center in Presque Isle. Several years ago, Holston, 79, captured the image of the flag flying...
Waterville first responders undergoing national emergency response training
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Waterville first responders are taking part in active shooter training this week. ALERRT, or Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, is a week-long session focused on perfecting a community’s response to active shooter situations and other emergency incidents. The goal by the end of the...
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.
UMA Ellsworth Center Student Association
The UMA Ellsworth Center Association have had several themed raffles since the end of the spring 2024 semester. Ken Hebert, Mental Health & Human Services student was the winner of the Gardening and Yard Decor themed raffle. Nicki Rivers, Mental Health & Human Services student, was the winner of the...
48-Year-Old Maine Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Firearm Felony
A 48-year-old Carroll Plantation man was sentenced 15 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jason Levasseur's prison time will be followed by three years of supervised release. Wanted for Probation Revocation. Levasseur was arrested in November 2022 for a state probation revocation. The Maine State Police...
Maine funeral home owner accused of violating consent agreement, license suspended immediately, board says
LINCOLN, Maine (WABI) - A former funeral home owner in the Katahdin region who has been part of an ongoing theft investigation is now being accused of violating the terms of a consent agreement made with the Maine Board of Funeral Services. The Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Professional...
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