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Alleged Ringleader of a Violent 7-State Drug Gang Lives in Maine
A violent crime syndicate that allegedly uses dating sites and fentanyl to rob from unsuspecting victims allegedly has a base in Maine. 4 People With Ties to Maine Face Charges, Including the Alleged Leader of the Group. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, three people with ties to Maine have...
Rite Aid reveals data breach impacted 2.2 million customers
The recent ransomware attack on Rite Aid affected 2.2 million people overall, the company has confirmed in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General.The company also provided a copy of the breach notification letter it is sending out to those affected, in which it noted the breach occurred on June 6, and was spotted 12 hours later. In that time, the threat actors managed to grab “certain data associated with the purchase or attempted purchase of specific retail products,” including “purchaser name, address, date of birth and driver’s license number or other form of government-issued ID presented at...
Maine delegate speaks on convention tone shift after Trump assassination attempt
Wednesday night is night three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, with newly selected Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance the keynote speaker on Wednesday. Maine has 20 delegates at the convention, including Stavros Mendros, a former state lawmaker from the Lewiston area. Mendros is in Milwaukee with his 17-year-old daughter,...
Golden raised more overall, but Republican challenger outpacing him among Maine donors
In his bid for another term representing Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Jared Golden has raised more money than his Republican challenger, but he’s not bringing in as much from Maine donors. As of June 30, Golden raised nearly $4.8 million including loans, compared to the $1.7 million raised by Austin Theriault, who is running […] The post Golden raised more overall, but Republican challenger outpacing him among Maine donors appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Pastor celebrates 50 years of ministry
TRENTON - A pastor in Trenton is reaching a big milestone. Bob Crosthwaite is celebrating 50 years in ministry. He started the Faith Community Fellowship Church with his son Todd in 1997. He was also a member of the Ellsworth City Council and served 3 terms as a state representative.
Philip Frey Offers Annual Plein-Air Painting Retreat at Schoodic Institute
In partnership with the Schoodic Institute, artist Philip Frey will offer his popular annual plein-air painting retreat. Dedicated painters will work on location at the ever-inspiring Schoodic Institute (which is part of Acadia National Park), surrounded by working fishing harbors and the Schoodic peninsula. Frey will present pivotal lessons designed to deepen students’ painting experience, knowledge, and confidence. Students will learn to improve their paintings by simplifying and organizing what one sees through sketching, the use of limited color palettes, as well as understanding the principles of masterful compositions used by the Old Masters. There will be helpful one-on-one instruction, lively demos, and group critiques. Daily social hours will offer an opportunity to connect with fellow artists. This workshop is a well-balanced blend of hands-on painting and time to relax and enjoy the exhilarating Maine coast.
MDI Girl’s Summer Invitational Basketball Tournament [SCHEDULE]
1 p.m. - Brunswick vs. Ellsworth. The MDI Boy's Summer Invitational Basketball Tournament will be held on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th at Bernard Parady Gymnasium at MDI High School in Bar Harbor.
Jackson Laboratory celebrates 100 years of Summer Student Program
BAR HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in Bar Harbor is celebrating a special anniversary this year with students at the forefront. For 100 years, students have summered in Bar Harbor with the purpose of scientific research. Originally put on by the University of Maine beginning in 1924, the...
A legacy lives on: Bar Harbor Music Festival looks to the future after losing its founder Francis Fortier
BAR HARBOR — For almost 50 years, Bar Harbor Music Festival Artistic Director Francis Fortier brought world-class music to Bar Harbor. For decades the soundtrack for the month of July included classical, contemporary, pop, jazz, opera — well, you name it, and it was performed at several venues by an array of rising musical stars.
23rd Annual Carol Dyer Memorial Luminaria Evening is Saturday August 10th in Bar Harbor
One of the most hauntingly beautiful nights of the summer will take place on Saturday, August 10th with the 23rd Annual Carol Dyer Memorial Luminaria Evening being held on the Village Green in Bar Harbor. Carol Dyer was the beloved children's librarian at the Jesup Memorial Library, who passed away...
New Glen Mary design floated at Council meeting
BAR HARBOR — Plans for the new Glen Mary pool were unveiled at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, but the overall cost, estimated to be north of $1 million, is yet unknown. In a presentation to the Council, Mike Rogers, landscape architect of LARK Studio, explained some of the design choices of the plan.
‘Marigolds for a Cause’ sale happening Saturday in Holden
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Holden woman is making a difference, one marigold at a time. When Stephanie Chesley sets her mind on something, there’s no stopping her. Her latest endeavor started when the Health Equity Alliance approached Literacy Volunteers of Bangor about helping out at their new HEART Center, a safe haven for homeless people.
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