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New Movie Theater in South Portland, Maine, Celebrates Grand Opening
Just like you'd see in the movies, a place that looked lost and gone forever has suddenly come back to life. That story involves the cinemas at Clarks Pond Plaza in South Portland, which had been closed for more than three years thanks to the departure of longtime tenant Cinemagic.
Tugboat operators jump into action after Casco Bay Bridge fails to fully open
PORTLAND, Maine — The Casco Bay Bridge, which connects Portland and South Portland, failed to open fully Wednesday for a cargo vessel attempting to pass underneath the drawbridge. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Capt. Matt Baker told NEWS CENTER Maine a cargo ship was "steaming" toward the...
What a potential longshoremen strike could mean for Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Forty-five thousand union dockworkers across the country are threatening to walk off the job next Tuesday in a strike, however, Portland is unlikely to be impacted. In all, 50 full-time members of the International Longshoremen's Association work along the Portland waterfront, according to the union's New...
'Behind the Walls': Free class takes you inside York County Jail
ALFRED, Maine — Ever wondered how your county jail operates – how many people are housed there, how residents occupy their time, how long they stay, who cooks the meals, and how many people work there? And what is the difference between a county jail and a state prison facility? York County Sheriff William...
Woman working to get bridges around Maine renamed to honor veterans
MAINE, USA — How far would you go to say "thank you" to veterans?. Well, Calista Cross has spent the past two years working to do just that, but in a very public way. "I really love our veterans and I really wanted to do something special for them and give back to them for what they've done to us," Cross said.
I’m Geeking Out! Neil deGrasse Tyson Will Be Speaking in Central Maine
Maybe I'm a little desensitized to celebrities because my job has given me the opportunity to meet so many of them. Or maybe it's just because this guy tickles my inner geek (that sounded really weird). Either way, I'm literally giddy over the news about Neil deGrasse Tyson. As I...
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