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Lifetime’s Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo Says ‘She Loves Maine & Can’t Wait to Come Back’
The Long Island Medium herself, Theresa Caputo from Lifetime TV, came on Krissy in the Morning to talk about what it means to be a medium, how she deals with haters calling her fake, and how she can't wait to come do a show in Portland, Maine, in August. I'll be honest, I've never been one to believe in the "higher powers" of seeing ghosts or communicating with late relatives the way that Theresa is, but after interviewing her, I may have a change of attitude towards it.
Reacting to debate, Gov. Mills outlines what’s at stake for Maine in presidential election
Democracy is at stake in the November presidential election, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said Thursday night, as well as common sense and civility in the White House, which she added, “we’re not seeing on the part of Mr. Trump tonight.” Mills spoke at a Democratic watch party for the first presidential debate between President Joe […] The post Reacting to debate, Gov. Mills outlines what’s at stake for Maine in presidential election appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Country Star Phil Vassar Performing Charity Concert in Maine
As country music fans, we are blessed to live in Maine. While most rock, hip-hop, and pop fans have to travel to Boston or New York to see their favorite artists perform, we have the biggest country stars performing in our backyard. Massive country artists performing shows in Maine in...
Social service initiative Mainspring wants to help more Mainers lift themselves out of poverty
Emily Flinkstrom (left) and Megan Shapiro-Ross outside the Mainspring project in Kittery. The idea of offering multiple social services in the same location for easier access isn't new. But the creators of an initiative underway in Kittery called Mainspring say they are taking the concept a step further, in a way that's designed to help more vulnerable Mainers to lift themselves out of poverty.
Report: Affordable housing 'out of reach' for many Mainers
PORTLAND (WGME) – A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says a home is out of reach for many Mainers. According to their data, the "fair market” rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,372. In order to "afford" one, meaning not paying more than 30...
Penobscot, Winter Harbor pass aquaculture ordinances
PENOBSCOT — The towns of Penobscot and Winter Harbor in June town meetings passed ordinances regulating aquaculture activities. In Penobscot, the June 10 vote was unanimous after the town spent several months considering the appropriate ordinance language for their community. In Winter Harbor, residents unanimously approved an aquaculture ordinance...
Equine Extravaganza returns for second year
BROOKSVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Bagaduce River Equine Rescue in Brooksville has been rescuing horses and donkeys for nearly six years. This weekend, they will host their second annual Equine Extravaganza. “It will shine a light on rescue horses. A lot of the times we have no idea what their...
Machias hospital nurses, technicians at odds with leadership over staffing, work environment
The board overseeing Down East Community Hospital in Machias is pushing back on claims hospital management isn’t doing enough to address staffing and work environment challenges after registered nurses and technicians delivered a petition of no confidence in the hospital’s leadership earlier this month. On Friday, the board issued a statement of support in the […] The post Machias hospital nurses, technicians at odds with leadership over staffing, work environment appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
HCTC Students and Staff at SkillsUSA – Wednesday Recap [PHOTOS]
The Hancock County Technical Center's Students and Staff at SkillsUSA had a busy and productive day on Wednesday in Atlanta. Here's the recap thanks to Meghan Stubbs!. Today HCTC had one single competitor and three teams compete. Spencer, Josh, and Grace competed in the Community Service competition, Issy, Callie, and Jess competed in Career Pathway Showcase: Human Services, Grace, Zoey, and Sam competed in Career Pathway Showcase: Health Science, and Brynn competed in Action Skills.
Annual Wine & Whiskers Event to Support the SPCA
TRENTON — Support the animals while enjoying wonderful food and drink and bidding on silent and live auction items at the SPCA of Hancock County’s 11th Annual Wine & Whiskers fundraiser. The summer fun begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at the Bar Harbor Club on...
Acadia Wildlife Center celebrates 30 years of caring for injured creatures
BAR HARBOR — With an open house, raffle, silent auction and much more, the Acadia Wildlife Center will be celebrating 30 years on July 6. “It’s a look towards the future,” said Executive Director Tony Mullane, “as well as a way to invite people to come and see what we’ve been building for the past 30 years.”
Elementary school construction bid $11 million over budget
BAR HARBOR — Construction bids opened this week came in about $11 million higher than expected for a new elementary school in town. There were two bids received for construction and each came with a price tag that exceeded the nearly $52 million anticipated for the project.
Haitian family arrives in Bar Harbor ready for a 'better life'
BAR HARBOR — The Sainvil family stepped onto U.S. ground from Haiti on Tuesday, arriving at the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport where Pastor Rob Benson, Marti Torbeck and Janet Hamel of Bar Harbor Congregational Church waited to greet them. Church members sponsored the family’s relocation into the United States...
Jax seeks new building, new jobs
BAR HARBOR — The Jackson Laboratory will ask the Planning Board to review a site plan review application for a $33 million expansion over 35 acres when the board meets July 3. JAX is seeking to build a 20,100 square-foot addition to Building 53, the Core Research Center, according...
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