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Sanford, Maine, Named Most ‘Haunted’ City in the State
People who don't live in Maine probably think that the only weird and spooky things that happen in this state are in fictional towns conjured up by the master of horror, Stephen King. In reality, that's not the case. There's a lot of space in Maine for a lot of...
Registration is Open Now for the Magical Maine Witch Walk 2024
Put on your dancing shoes and grab your broom for the Maine Witch Walk, later this month. Maine Witch Walk is Open to All Ages, Witches, Warlocks, and Mortals. This event is not exclusive to witches. Warlocks are welcome, as well, to put on their best witch/warlock duds and join the fun on the Bangor Waterfront on Saturday, October 26th. It's open to all ages, too, so the young ones can don their pointy hats and get ready to dance.
Sign Stealing Puts Lives At Risk Says Penobscot Sheriff’s Office
Traffic signs and cones serve an important purpose, directing traffic safely to and from its destination. But when signs go missing, that can cause confusion or worse, casualties. While it may seem like a funny and harmless prank to steal signs and cones from roadways, what you put on display...
Maine dairy task force discusses ways to keep industry afloat
AUGUSTA, Maine — Members of the Maine dairy task force call for the full funding of the state’s milk “tier” program, which aims to give farmers the financial support needed to break even. The task force will discuss funding sources for the tier program and other...
A quarter of Maine House races have only one major-party candidate. Here's a map of those districts.
MAINE, USA — Republican Steven Foster is running for his fourth term in the statehouse’s lower chamber, representing Dexter and several other towns west of Bangor. He has won every election easily — because he has never had an opponent. No one has challenged him in four...
Maine faces a projected $1 billion budget shortfall
(The Center Square) — Maine is facing a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall over the next four years that could force state leaders to raise taxes or cut services, but critics are accusing the Democratic leadership of overspending. A report released by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services projects that the state will see a general fund shortfall of more than $636 million and a highway fund shortfall of $312 million during the 2026-27 biennium budget approved by the Democratic-controlled state Legislature in the...
Maine Shoppers: How Long Will That Panic-Bought Toilet Paper Last?
It felt like 2020 at Sam's the other day. I remember a time back in late March of 2020, and my wife and I made a trip to Sam's for supplies. There was a woman coming down the aisle dragging two carts behind her. Both carts were overflowing with cases of toilet paper. There had to be a dozen cases between both. A staffer stopped the person in their tracks and basically took one of the carts back, which led to a lot of yelling and screaming... over toilet paper.
A Maine Love Story That Will Make You Smile
If you are looking for a break from the horrors of the news and politics, you clicked on the right spot, for this, is a love story. This love story begins on September 18th, 1984, in a nursery at EMMC, which today is known as Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Two newborns, a boy, Tony and a girl, Kim, shared the same nursery after being born.
Early, in-person voting starts today. Here’s what Mainers need to know.
With the Nov. 5 election less than a month away, Maine voters can now vote absentee in person at their municipal clerk’s office. Some municipalities may have received ballots early and already started in-person absentee voting, but it is available statewide as of Monday. In a statement, Maine Deputy Secretary of State Julie Flynn said […]
My Maine EZ Pass Wasn’t Working For 3 Years and I Had No Idea
For many people in Maine, it can be difficult to let go of something they're used to. That could be as simple as a routine, their favorite dish at the their favorite takeout restaurant, their favorite route into work or taking the same weekend trip every single year. For me,...
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