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Beer, Cars & Pie: Piscataquis River Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Some of Maine's best parts of summer are the many festivals and fairs folks have across the state. A lot of work goes into organizing these community events, and many of them have been taking place for decades. In the Piscataquis County town of Guilford, the Piscataquis River Festival is...
Maine’s Mr. Halloween Shocked at Halloween Display in July
Halloween is over three months away, but displays are up at this Maine store. The funny part about finding a huge Halloween display during a Maine heatwave is who found the display: Mr. Halloween himself, Peter Geiger. Why is Peter Geiger 'Mr. Halloween' in Maine?. Peter, who works as an...
'The project is a success': Maine beach using Christmas trees to restore sand dunes after coastal storms
PHIPPSBURG, Maine — Popham Beach State Park officials have teamed up to restore the beachfront after hard-hitting storms this past winter. In the winter months, park officials asked for Christmas tree donations, an idea used in multiple states to combat beachfront loss. "The idea is to use nature to...
Maine Democrats continue to sound alarm about another Trump presidency
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills speaks at the launch of Women for Biden-Harris in Maine on July 18. (Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star) Gov. Janet Mills echoed President Joe Biden’s remarks earlier this week, pledging Thursday to continue to speak out strongly for democracy. This comes as Republicans in Maine...
Women-owned small business finds niche amid Maine's rapidly-growing kelp farming industry
KITTERY, Maine — A women-owned business in Kittery has found their niche to use kelp in skincare amid the industry's rapid growth in Maine. Cold Current Kelp was founded in 2021 by co-owners Inga Potter and Krista Rosen after they wanted to dip their toes into the kelp farming business.
Teens bike from Florida to Maine to raise money, advocate
PORTLAND, Maine — A group of teenagers, and their coaches, is on an incredible bike ride that has brought them from Miami Beach all the way to Maine. The Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) Dream Team pedaled through Portland Wednesday, exactly one month after leaving from Florida. "The BRAG...
Reflecting on what America means, two Maine students among national essay award winners
Two Maine students were among 150 winners across the country of a nationwide essay contest reflecting on what America means to them. The two students from Acton and Oxford were among 75 second-place winners of “America’s Field Trip,” a national competition encouraging students to reflect on what America means to them. Each second-place winner wins a $500 cash prize, while first-place awardees receive special behind-the-scenes experiences at American historical or cultural sites, such as the Statue of Liberty in New York City, or the Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Edgecomb officials to inspect Pioneer Motel violations
An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging Establishments. The alleged violations included rodent infestation, lack of adequate cleaning, no commercial laundry facility, improper linen storage, missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, improper extension cord use, no material safety data sheets for on-site chemicals in use, loose and rotten handrails, and equipment and facilities needing maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Wiscasset mulling fairness, stakeholding re: non-residents’ committee roles
Should a non-Wiscasset resident on a town committee be a voting member? And should they have to be a taxpayer? Those were some of the issues in selectmen’s public hearing July 16. Based on the hearing and selectmen’s guidance after it, Town Manager Dennis Simmons will draft ordinance changes...
Heather Cox Richardson welcomes New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly
The Lincoln Theater is excited to present a unique and enriching event set to take place on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. “An Evening with Liza Donnelly and Heather Cox Richardson” will feature The New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly alongside renowned historian Heather Cox Richardson in an intimate conversation about women cartoonists, American history, and Liza’s new documentary film.
Boothbay selectmen make town appointments
Boothbay Selectmen made 10 municipal appointments July 10 retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. Selectmen Chuck Cunningham, Russ Pinkham and Julie Roberts voted unanimously on the following appointments: Martin Page, James A. Tonon and David Steinmetz, board of appeals; Lucian C. Laurie Jr. and Mike Thompson, planning board; Cunningham and Jody Lewis, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District trustees; Larry Knapp, port committee; and Craig E. Barter, shellfish committee.
BOOGIE2SHOOZ SERVES UP SOME LOCAL LOVE THIS SUNDAY 3-6M AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET
Get away from the crowds in the harbor, grab your dancing shoes and come hear the rockin sounds of Boogie2Shooz, this Sunday’s “Love our Locals” (LOL) from 3-6 at Smugglers 727 Ocean Sunset Grill in East Boothbay. Enjoy Roxxie’s handcrafted cocktails, Chef Ethan’s new menu and a discount on drinks if you are a local!
Improve Your Friendships on Friendship Day in Friendship, Maine
Grab your friends (or family) and head down to Friendship, Maine this weekend to celebrate the 41st Friendship Day! The weekend kicks off Friday at 5pm and culminates on Saturday with a day FILLED with free activities and concludes Sunday this year with a popular annual race. To top things off, the forecast for this weekend couldn't be more gorgeous.
HAPPY HOUR DAILY FROM 4:00-5:00PM At 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR
Come enjoy Happy Hour every day from 4:00 to 5:00pm at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler’s Cove Inn. Happy hour includes well drinks and select wines and beers. Restaurant and Bar closed Wednesdays. For more information call 207-633-2800. www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
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