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Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
Gang responsible for violent crimes in 7 states based in Maine, authorities say
Three Mainers are accused of being part of a violent, multi-state gang that had its central base in Gardiner. According to the Kennebec Journal, seven total suspects have been indicted. They’re facing charges in Pennsylvania. Police say the Fentanyl Robbery Gang or FRG is responsible for at least four...
Marshwood 12U baseball wins Maine Cal Ripken title, advances to New Englands
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The Marshwood Cal Ripken 12-year-old All-Star baseball team is extending its plans for summer baseball. The Hawks are off to New England regionals after capturing the age 12-and-under Cal Ripken Maine state championship with a 3-0 victory over Noble at Berwick Recreation Field last Friday. "In the finals, we...
Maine communities open cooling centers as hot and humid conditions continue
More near-record breaking heat and humidity are expected in Maine on Tuesday and Wednesday before the heat wave comes to an end on Thursday.. Tuesday will be hot and humid once again, with plenty of sun expected. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s, feeling close to 100 with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
Detour set up at Route 3 in Augusta as Maine State Police respond to incident
AUGUSTA, Maine — A section of Route 3 in Augusta was closed Tuesday afternoon while state police responded to a developing incident. Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a news release that state troopers were at the scene of an incident in Augusta just before 3:30 p.m. Tactical and crisis negotiation teams were part of the response.
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
EHS Girls Basketball Wins John Bapst Invitational Tourney
The Ellsworth Girls Basketball Team won the John Bapst Invitational Tourney for the 2nd year in a row. The Tourney was held at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor this past weekend. . Coached by Andy Pooler the team was comprised of. Abby Radel. Sydney Mason. Lily Ben. Ali Viins.
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
Seasonal Blue Hill business offers childhood favorite
BLUE HILL--A Blue Hill business is helping residents and vacationers alike stay cool this summer, one popsicle at a time. Across from the Blue Hill Library on Park Street, business is steady at The Blue Chill, a seasonal popsicle business created by husband and wife Chris and Sarah Gleason. "We...
Maine communities open cooling centers as hot and humid conditions continue
More near-record breaking heat and humidity are expected in Maine on Tuesday and Wednesday before the heat wave comes to an end on Thursday.. Tuesday will be hot and humid once again, with plenty of sun expected. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s, feeling close to 100 with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
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