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Citing Staffing Issues, This Maine Police Department Will Close For Good Tuesday at 6 AM
When it comes to the police force in Maine, it is made up of several state, local and county agencies. Those smaller local and town agencies make up about 130 of the total agencies statewide. Maine police forces serve both the larger cities like Portland and Bangor but also the...
727 Ocean Sunset Hosts Sea Glass Workshop with OP Artist Kim Kruger Wednesday August 21st 1-3PM
If you missed the last one, don’t miss this one! Wednesday, August 21st with Ocean Point Artist, Kim Kruger. Create your own unique one-of-a-kind sea glass art!. All supplies included! 2 hours of pure fun and getting creative! $45 kids $70 for adults.
Moxie memorabilia and Maine masterpieces at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, August 23-25
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ 2024 Summer Grandeur sale on August 23, 24 and 25 will feature selections of Maine art, Moxie collectibles, sport and heavy equipment vehicles, plus great decorative items. “The amazing inventory for this year’s summer sale includes a balance of antique, vintage, and modern pieces. And,...
More than 1,000 students in Greater Augusta get free school supplies
AUGUSTA, Maine — More than 1,000 students, from kindergarten through grade 12, stopped by the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday to pick up free school supplies. The Greater Augusta Area Back to School Program held the annual backpack giveaway to get kids ready for the upcoming school year. Students...
Portland councilors to vote on affordable housing project on Munjoy Hill
PORTLAND, Maine — An affordable housing project was among several hot topics Portland city councilors were expected to address during their scheduled meeting Monday night. One proposal that awaits a council vote is a project that would include tearing down a former American Legion building at 42 Atlantic St. to construct 30 affordable housing units.
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 19, 2024
Mission Broadband in Bangor hired Nathanial Gass as a business analyst and network technician and Amy Anderson as director of account management at its sister company, HealthConnect Networks. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland hired Robert Wolterstorff as executive director. Wolterstorff was previously the Susan E. Lynch executive...
Maine Ranks as One of the Best States for Women’s Equality
As Women’s Equality Day approaches this year, a recent study shows that our Pine Tree State is one of the best in the country!. Women’s Equality Day, celebrated on August 26th, marks the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. This day honors the progress made in the fight for gender equality.
Special guest speaker at MSBA Bee Fest Sept. 8
The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) has announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be its keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special event includes over 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master Beekeepers and experts in managing honey bee colonies in Maine. There will be nine unique demonstration areas including an open hive demonstration area in the Kennebec Beekeepers Association’s apiary on the Viles Arboretum property. Bee Fest is a free event to all and we look forward to welcoming over 200 experienced beekeepers as well as want-to-be beekeepers looking for more information on the art and science of keeping honey bees in Maine.
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