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New England states get $500M for heating pumps
(The Center Square) — New England states are getting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to “supercharge” efforts to get homeowners to ditch natural gas or oil heating systems and install electric heat pumps. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $450 million to Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island to accelerate a transition to heat pump technology in residential single-family homes and multifamily buildings across the region. ...
New law aims to address environmental impacts of wake surfing in Maine
MAINE, USA — Earlier this year, a new law was enacted to help protect the shorelines of Maine's lakes and ponds, which are home to several small birds and animals. Wake surfing, the act of being pulled on a board by a high-powered boat and riding the waves that the boat generates, is the focus of that law, LD 2284.
Firm that helped overturn Chevron involved with lawsuit over Maine public beach access
A public interest law firm that helped get the Chevron doctrine overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court is part of the legal battle over public access to shorelines in Maine. The Pacific Legal Foundation, which typically champions conservative and libertarian causes, is representing a defendant in a case involving public access to intertidal land in […] The post Firm that helped overturn Chevron involved with lawsuit over Maine public beach access appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
School Districts Recognized for Healthy Meals
MADAWASKA, FRENCHVILLE, FORT KENT, EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - The Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award and the Lunch Trailblazer Awards were awarded to the Madawaska School Department, MSAD 33, & MSAD 27. The Districts received these awards for improving the nutrition of school meals. New lunch menu items at the districts...
Brick Store Museum Features Local Trans Artist
(Kennebunk, ME) Cookie Davis, a beloved local artist and laborer, is featured in the Brick Store Museum‘s current exhibition, “Bold Visions: The Folk Art of Collyer Bowen and Cookie Davis.” Born Coleman Davis before her transition to Dominique London in later life – nicknamed “Cookie” by friends and neighbors – she was well-known in the Kennebunks, and particularly in Cape Porpoise.
Three people indicted on drug and weapons charges after arrest in Orono
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three people that were arrested in Orono on drug and weapons charges in May have been indicted by a Penobscot grand jury. 49-year-old Tara Culpovich of Milford is charged with unlawful trafficking and unlawful possession of drugs. 48-year old Robert Moreau is charged with unlawful trafficking...
Maine Football Picked to Finish 13th in CAA
Maine Football Coach Jordan Stevens has a little bulletin board material to inspire his team as they begin official practices on Wednesday, July 31st as the Coastal Athletic Association released their preseason coach's poll. Maine was predicted to finish 13th. You can head up to Alfond Stadium and watch the...
Scarborough crash involving three vehicles sends three to hospital
SCARBOROUGH — A motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles occurred on Tuesday at approximately 11:43 a.m. on 175 US RT 1, according to the Scarborough Police Department. Scarborough Public Safety Communications received the initial report and dispatched emergency personnel from Scarborough, South Portland Fire, and Portland Fire departments to...
Woman killed in crash on Route 26 in Oxford
OXFORD, Maine — A woman from Norway died after a crash on Route 26 in Oxford. Police say Trudy Giroux, 65, was leaving the parking lot of the Irving gas station just before 9 a.m. to head north on Route 26 when she pulled into the path of a pickup truck headed south.
Police make third drug bust in less than a year at Lewiston home
LEWISTON, Maine — Police searched a home on College St. in Lewiston Tuesday for the third time in eight months as part of ongoing investigations into drug activity at the home. When police executed a search warrant at 149 College St. late Tuesday night, they found 14 people inside.
Maine Man Who Killed His Girlfriend in 2022 Sentenced
A Maine man will spend several decades in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in Lewiston in 2022. Eddie Massie, 40, from Lewiston was charged with murder for the death of his girlfriend, Lacresha Howard, 24, also of Lewiston. He was sentenced this week to 30 years in prison.
Women's Basketball Third in WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll
Orono, Maine -- The University of Maine women's basketball team checked in third in the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls, as announced by the WBCA on Wednesday, July 24. The Black Bears finished third among NCAA Division I members with a 3.856 cumulative team grade point average.
Mapleton Veteran Receives Funds from Farming Grant
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Money is coming to an Aroostook County man to help him launch a farm. Philip Elliot from Mapleton will be receiving 1000 dollars from the Coalition Fellowship Fund. This fund awards grants to veterans who want to be farmers, so they can purchase supplies that will aid them in the launch of their business. Through a joint initiative, Tractor Supply Company and the Farmer Veteran Coalition have provided more than $550,000 dollars in funding over the last 6 years, assisting more than 350 veterans nationwide. Elliot served in the army branch of the military. He was selected through an application process and chosen by a team of seasoned agricultural industry professionals. Two factors were taken into consideration during the process, how the funding will grow the business and how the business will support the community.
From the bear's perspective: Bear walks off with Maine game camera
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine — You have heard of a bird's eye view, but what about a bear's eye view?. Bears are very active in Maine and a man from New Gloucester has the video to prove it after a black bear walked off with his camera. Jeff Meissner says...
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