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Aug. 17 marks realtor commission change, here’s what’s different
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The way realtors are paid is about to change, nationally. Up until now, home sellers typically had to pay a five or six percent commission. Going forward, buyers’ agents must discuss their compensation upfront. Starting Aug. 17, realtor’s commissions will no longer be split between...
Gorgeous: New Portland Airport Terminal Now Open
It’s an exciting day for Portland, as the main new terminal has just opened at Portland International Airport (PDX). Generally airports in the United States aren’t much to get excited about, but this looks stunning. Basics of Portland Airport’s new terminal. As of today (August 14, 2024),...
Thomas College acquires naming rights for Ice Vault arena in Hallowell
The Maine Ice Vault, an indoor ice arena in Hallowell, has been renamed the Thomas College Ice Vault, under a new 10-year sponsorship that includes adding the Waterville school's branding throughout the arena. The 500-seat venue has been home ice for Thomas College's men's hockey team since 2016 and will...
Officials to dedicate Port of Entry and Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge
A ribbon cutting is planned on Thursday for the new Madawaska Land Port of Entry and Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge. Officials from the U.S. General Services Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection and Maine Department of Transportation, as well as from Maine's congressional delegation, will take part in the ceremony. It is closed to the public.
Update about Waldo County General Hospital maternity labor and delivery plans
One of the things that makes Waldo County and especially Belfast such a special place is how engaged residents are with their community. This was evident at the community forum Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) held on Aug. 7 at the Belfast Area High School where more than 200 people showed up to join the conversation about redesigning our labor and delivery practice to ensure that birthing parents have access to the safest and highest quality of care as close to home as possible.
5TYNTK Aug 15: Gov. Mills & Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Food Industry Workers, Fitzpatrick Renovation, Chick-fil-A’s Banana Pudding Shake, Free Back To School Haircuts
1. Gov. Janet Mills and other female Democratic governors will participate in a panel discussion with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the actress who starred in the hit TV shows “Veep” and “Seinfeld,” during the Democratic National Convention. (PH) 2. The mental health program “Behind You” recently launched in...
Maine man accused of choking, threatening to kill woman in Farmington
FARMINGTON (WGME) -- A Maine man has been accused of trying to strangle his father's girlfriend at a home in Farmington following an argument about chores. According to the Sun Journal, police responded to a home on Weeks Mills Road on Monday where they arrested 33-year-old Nicholas Smith of Farmington. He was charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
Portland man at risk of eviction continues the fight to keep his childhood home
PORTLAND, Maine — We have an update on a story we brought you in July about a Portland man who has been fighting to keep his childhood home. Darryl Crabtree, 60, has cognitive challenges and helped take care of his elderly parents for years in their home on Maine Avenue until they both passed away.
Caribou area From our Files – Week of August 14, 2024
New store coming along nicely — The framework is up for H. A. Edwards & Co.’s new store on Main street. The roof is also shingled and the building is rapidly being pushed forward to completion. Received word of gold being found — Word has been received from...
Camden Ballet Theatre presents meow-sical "CATS", Aug. 15 - 17
CAMDEN — Camden Ballet Theatre presents Andrew Llyod Webber's blockbuster meow-sical "CATS", based on T.S. Eliot’s book Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, August 15 and 16, at 6 p.m., at the Camden Opera House. CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with...
Concert and motorcycle ride honors Elvis and life-long fan
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - If you’re an Elvis fan, you may want to listen up. A Maine non-profit is hosting a motorcycle ride and concert in Hancock county this weekend. Bar Harbor Christian motorcycle club GOD Chapter will hit the road on Saturday before hosting Elvis impersonator Mike Slater at the Ellsworth Elks Lodge Sunday.
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
Presidential candidate attempting for ballot challenged for alleged faulty Maine petitions
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A challenge hearing began for Cornel West, an independent running for president, in Augusta Wednesday afternoon. In an effort to get on the ballot in Maine, West was required to collect signatures on petitions throughout the state. Witnesses were called to the stand claiming they signed...
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