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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...
‘Not just a day to light candles,’ advocates to call for action on Overdose Awareness Day
Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday is not just a day to light candles to mourn those who have died, explained Courtney Gary-Allen, organizing director of Maine Recovery Advocacy Project. “It’s a day where we take action so that we don’t have to keep lighting candles,” Gary-Allen said. Mainers plan to gather in Bangor to mark […]
Maine Senate candidate, GOP champion, dies suddenly
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Susan Abercrombie, a longtime public servant and current candidate for Maine Senate, has died. Abercrombie, a Republican from Portland, was running against Rachel Talbot-Ross, the current Speaker of the Maine House, for the Maine Senate District 28 seat. Under state law, Abercrombie’s name has now been...
Do You Recognize Where in Maine This Photo Was Taken in 1968?
This photo was recently shared on Facebook that was taken somewhere in Maine in 1968. Do you know where it is?. None of what you see stands today, but the intersection remains. The location is somewhere in Cumberland County. The intersection is a lot busier today than it was in...
Unions to host Labor Day events across Maine
Union members and other Maine workers can celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers this Labor Day at several events across the state this weekend. The events, hosted by the Maine AFL-CIO, include an afternoon barbecue on Sunday in Skowhegan and a breakfast on Monday in Portland, followed by an evening celebration in […]
Thank you for supporting Spectrum Generations’ Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting
L-R: Lindsay MacDonald, VP Community Engagement, Spectrum Generations; Representative Janice Dodge, House District 39; City Councilor Brenda Bonneville, Belfast; Gerry Queally, President and CEO, Spectrum Generations; Jenn Brown, Director of Centers, Nutrition and Catering, Spectrum Generations; Sandra MacDonald, Regional Center Director, Spectrum Generations; Jeff Johnson, VP Home and Community Based Services, Bridges Home Services; Tarsha Rewa, Adult Day and Community Support Services Director, Bridges Home Services; and Representative Benjamin Hymes, House District 38. (Photo courtesy Spectrum Generations)
Native wildflower seeds are 2024 autumn fundraiser for Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s autumn fundraiser will be native wildflower seeds. “October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth,” said SWCD, in a news release. Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some...
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
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