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Portland minimum wage changes won't appear on November ballot
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Changes to Portland’s minimum wage will not be on the ballot in November. The decision comes after the city council heard over an hour of testimony on Monday over both tipped-wage changes, and an increase to the citywide minimum wage. “I’ll sit down with the media...
Orono Red Riots ready to defend state football title
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots earned their 8-Man Small School State Championship revenge over the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls last season. Old Orchard Beach defeated Orono, 46-22, two years ago. The Red Riots struck back last fall with a 46-18 drubbing in the title game. There’s a...
Hot-air balloon festival returns to Presque Isle this week
Sixteen balloons and their pilots will take to Presque Isle’s skies during the annual Crown of Maine Balloon Fest this week. Events will be based at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds for the four-day festival, slated from Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Since it began 20 years ago,...
Ellsworth Girl’s Soccer 1st Day of Practice [PHOTOS]
The Ellsworth Girl's Soccer Team, the defending Northern Maine Class B Champions, began their 2024 season and quest to repeat, Monday morning, August 19th. On a very foggy morning the team gathered for a timed 1-mile run, which was followed by practice at the school. Check out photos from the...
Hall of Honor Announces First Class of Inductees
Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee Announces First Class of Inductees. After months of deliberation, The Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee (established in 2023) is pleased to announce its first class of inductees. These nine inductees include exemplary student-athletes, coaches and community members. They will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Sanford Performing Arts Center.
Old Orchard Beach voters could soon decide on new rent control ordinance
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) -- Voters in Old Orchard Beach could soon decide whether or not to pass a specific kind of rent control. A citizen initiative from people in two mobile home parks now has enough signatures to potentially move forward. “We need to protect ourselves,” Old Orchard Village...
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival 2024
VIP hour (2-3 p.m.; requires VIP ticket) features specialty brews not available during the general tasting session, and VIP attendees will receive unlimited beverage samples from 2 to 7 p.m., a $5 food voucher, samples from food vendors specializing in local harvest, a souvenir T-shirt and tasting glass, and a swag bag.
New bronze battle cross adorns Washburn veterans park
WASHBURN, Maine — The Washburn Area Veterans Memorial Park has a new addition following an unveiling ceremony over the weekend. A six-foot-tall bronze battle cross is now in place at the park, honoring the 27 service members from Washburn, Wade and Perham who gave the ultimate sacrifice during wartime.
MSAD 15 Back-to-School memo
I hope you and your families have been enjoying the summer. Everyone is looking forward to the new school year and return of our students. This letter will provide the information you need to help plan for the first days of school. School Start & End Times:. High School/Middle. SchoolStart:...
Open Comp 200 Slated for Friday of Oxford 250 Weekend
Naples, ME — Officials at the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) have announced another marquis event as a part of the 51st annual Oxford 250 weekend August 23-25. A $10,000-to-win open competition 200 lap event for Super Late Models will the headline the Friday card night of the biggest weekend of the year.
Bayside more accessible for Opportunity Alliance’s busy teen and 'women, infants and children' programming
The Opportunity Alliance moved two of its busiest programs from 190 Lancaster St. just down the road to 175 Lancaster St. in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood. “We liked the other space. It just wasn’t as accessible,” said Anna Bullett, director of the nonprofit's Women, Infants and Children program.
Portland launches ‘Shop Around the World’ to promote ethnic grocers, diverse businesses
The city of Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity has launched "Shop Around the World," a program to spotlight and celebrate the diversity of ethnic grocers and diverse businesses in the Woodfords Corner neighborhood. In collaboration with the Friends of Woodford Corner, the initiative will feature promotional tents at the...
Skowhegan field hockey reloads with three returning starters
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - Skowhegan field hockey is back for another chase at a state championship. The River Hawks fell just short of yet another crown with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Cheverus Stags. This year’s team returns three starters, so there will be spots up for...
Major Traffic Change Coming to Western Avenue in Augusta, Maine, This Fall
A major Western Avenue construction project, slated to start in November, will cause significant traffic issues. Fortunately, those issues will be temporary. According to the KJ, the replacement of a bridge over I-95 will ramp up this fall. The replacement of the bridge, which the article refers to as the Western Avenue Bridge, will take about a year and cost nearly $31 million.
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