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Seventy golfers take part in Mars Hill Golf Tournament
MARS HILL, Maine — The 22nd Mars Hill Golf Tournament was held on August 10–11 with about 70 players enjoying the beautiful summer weather. Many of the players were from the area and from other golf clubs in Maine. However, we did have some players from far away such as West Virginia. They said that it took them 13 hours to drive to Mars Hill. The player had never been to Maine and was asked what he liked about the area. He said everything and he is going to bring his wife back to see the beauty of the area.
Former diversity director in Portland claims he was fired
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The former head of the Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office in Portland, who the city says resigned in May, is now saying he was fired, according to the Press Herald. Umaru Balde served in the role for just over a year. He told the Press Herald...
Lots of Cash Up for Grabs at Maine’s Oxford Casino Hotel Over Labor Day Weekend
With your help, Oxford Casino raises so much money to fight breast cancer here in Maine. Plus, you could walk away a huge winner too!. The 22nd Cans For a Cure is in the making. Over the last two decades, you've helped us raise over half a million dollars to help Mainers battling breast cancer one can at a time. We cannot thank Oxford Casino enough. They've made Breast Cancer Awareness Month twelve months long!
It’s a new look for the Seahawks
The 2024 Boothbay Region High School field hockey team will be coached by two former outstanding high school field hockey players who both played at the collegiate level. Jacqueline “Jax” van der Veen has taken over the head coaching job after Skyler Davis, who coached the Seahawks for two seasons, decided not to return due to a busy year as a local teacher.
York residents question $4M purchase of 42.35 acres of Long Sands Beach
YORK, Maine — Residents questioned the value of owning a significant portion of Long Sands Beach Monday in a public hearing on the land’s proposed sale to the town for $4 million. A court battle over public access at Moody Beach in Wells has residents questioning whether buying the mostly undevelopable beach land owned by the Norton Estate is worth $4 million, along with $1.2 million in interest that a loan would cost. Depending on how a...
York holds off on legal battle with Kittery over disputed border: Let's make a deal
YORK, Maine — The town's Selectboard has decided to hold off on legal action against Kittery, opting instead to negotiate a resolution to their border dispute. The York board voted 4-1 Monday to try and work with Kittery to come to an agreement on the town line in question. York officials assert historical records show the town line should be moved south, encompassing an additional 100 acres and about 15 buildings. Kittery officials, however, worry that such...
Free college, flexibility help drive increased enrollment in Maine’s community colleges
Enrollment at Maine’s community colleges continues to increase, two years after the state made the system free for students to attend. According to early estimates, enrollment increased by almost 9 percent compared with last year. The incoming headcount as of late August for this fall is 16,670 students, compared with 15,334 students on the same […]
Maine braces for Labor Day rush: Expect heavy turnpike traffic this weekend
PORTLAND (WGME) -- It’s the end of the summer rush, and many families will be headed to Maine to enjoy their last hurrah. The crowds are already starting to pick up and the Maine Turnpike Authority expects at least as many visitors as last Labor Day weekend. “We expect...
Vintage Motorcycles Ready to Wow Crowd at Owl’s Head, Maine, Festival
Midcoast Maine will be the place to be in early September, as the two-wheelers take centerstage at the Owl's Head Transportation Museum. The Vintage Motorcycle Festival is set to kick-off on Saturday, September 7, and be a full day of fun activities for enthusiasts and the entire family. The event starts at 10a and includes a ton of vintage bikes and events.
This Maine Man’s Amazing Batman Costume Is So Detailed It Earned a Guinness World Record
Maine has earned some interesting Guinness World Record awards over the years, including the longest line of whoopie pies and the tallest snowperson. But Maine's "weirdest" Guinness World Record, according to Mental Floss, you probably didn't even know about. Were you even aware there was a record for "most functional...
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