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Community Champion: Non-profit makes farming possible for Maine families
Maine — The non-profit, Cultivating Community, runs a program called the New American Sustainable Agriculture Project. There are two community farms, one in Lisbon and one in Portland. There are also community gardens in Portland, where hundreds of immigrant families benefit from the shared growth of fresh produce.
Maine woman shares warning for pet owners after mislabeled medicine endangers kitten
PARIS, Maine — Tiffany Seams says she purchased an over-the-counter flea treatment for her one-year-old kitten named, Baby. Seams says she went to Walmart and asked an employee to assist her in getting a box of small cat flea treatment from behind a locked case in the store. Seams purchased the treatment and gave it to her kitten that same night.
Local developer planning a multi-unit apartment complex for Bangor
BANGOR -- A local developer is looking to construct a five-hundred-unit apartment complex on Stillwater Avenue in Bangor. His goal for the average cost of rent is around eleven hundred dollars. Developer Justin Freeman says the multi-unit apartment complex will be constructed on the 42 acres of land on Stillwater...
Teras terrorizes Oxford in $10,000 Open Comp 200 rout
There was only so much drivers could expect to take from Friday night’s Spencer Group Paving Open Competition 200 and apply toward their entries in Sunday’s Oxford 250. But that didn’t stop Austin Teras. For that matter, nothing could stop Teras as he powered to the $10,000...
Swedish reunion in Dover-Foxcroft
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Swedish reunion group began on Aug. 18, 1990 with initial committee members Althea Haggstrom French, Madeleine Holmbom Pullen, Joyce Haggstrom Allen, and Hollis Nelson. There were 28 Swedish descendants and 12 guests in attendance at the first meeting held at the Monson United Church of Christ. They have met in various locations over the past 33 years, missing the gathering in 2020 due to COVID.
Women’s Volleyball Names Coaching Staff
The Central Maine Community College women's volleyball team will have two new faces as the heads of the program in 2024-25. Kevin Bean and Rachael Collins have been named co-Head Coaches ahead of the fall season. Bean is the Community Sports Aide for the city of Lewiston and is a...
Lobster Bakes cook up thrilling win!
Portland, Maine- The Maine Lobster Bakes (33-15, 69-48) walked it off 2-1 in the ninth inning to take a second-straight game over the Somerset Patriots (27-20, 59-57) on Friday night. The Lobster Bakes remain in first place of the Northeast Division now 5.5 games ahead of the second-place Somerset Patriots.
Michael Harrison Wins First Limited Feature on Friday Night at Oxford Plains
A great crowd and weather turned out Friday for the first night of Oxford 250 racing at Oxford Plains Speedway. While the Super Late Model Open was the marquee event, the Limited, Street Stock and Mad Bomber divisions put on a quite a show. WATCH THE OXFORD 250 ON RACINGAMERICA.TV.
Bruins honor Lewiston mass shooting victims with major donations at local fan event
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Boston Bruins Foundation honored the Lewiston shooting victims and their families on Friday with two big donations. The Bruins Fan Fest Tour is currently in town in Lewiston with hundreds of fans turning out at The Colisee. Bruins Head Coach and former Maine Black bear Jim...
Two injured in single vehicle crash in Clifton
CLIFTON, Maine (WABI) - Two people have been seriously injured following a single vehicle crash in Clifton. On Friday night at around 11:10 pm authorities received a report of a single vehicle crash on Rebel Hill Road. They discovered a lone SUV had lost control and skidded off the roadway...
MDI Football Coach’s Show – August 23 [VIDEO]
Coach Mark Shields joined WDEA's Chris Popper for the weekly MDI Football Coach's Show. Coach Shields talked about the first week of practice with the double-sessions as well as the weekend trip to the Schoodic Institute. Coach Shields also talked about the controlled scrimmage scheduled for Monday at Waterville. The...
Learn how Acadia WIldlife Center heals sick, injured animals
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Join Tony Mullane, Acadia Wildlife Center’s new executive director, for a presentation on the center’s mission to heal sick and injured native wildlife. This in-person talk is on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. The son of wildlife...
U.S. Navy Country Current band starts Maine tour
FREEPORT, Maine — The U.S. Navy Country Current Band will spend seven days touring in Maine, stopping in six towns from Freeport to Fairfield. The band is a seven-person ensemble that performs a blend of modern country and bluegrass songs. The Maine tour starts with a 3:00 p.m. concert...
Up in the Air: Maine’s Most Popular Airline Routes Revealed
Air travel can be rough. The long security lines, crowded food courts, non-existent parking, never-ending terminals, and general public can drive any sane person mad. However, we Mainers are relatively lucky. Our two largest commercial airports are a godsend. Easy in, easy out. There's nothing like parking and getting to the gate in the span of 10 minutes. It's a completely different flying experience, and small market flying at its finest.
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