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Harris leading Trump by 8 points in Maine: Poll
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump by 8 points in Maine about 100 days out from November’s election, according to a poll from the University of New Hampshire released Friday. The poll showed 48 percent of voters supporting Harris, 40 percent backing Trump, 4 percent for independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and 1 percent…
Rep. Golden introduces amendment to block plans to consolidate Hampden mail processing facility
Democratic Congressman Jared Golden has introduced an amendment to an appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 that would block plans to consolidate a mail processing facility in Hampden to southern Maine. The U.S. Postal Service decided to consolidate after conducting a review last November. A public hearing earlier this year...
14th Annual Friends in Action Golf Tournament – September 10
The 14th Annual Friends in Action Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor. Check-in time is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start planned at 10 a.m. The day will conclude with an auction, award ceremony and heavy hors d'oeuvres at 3 p.m. Auction items include autographed sports memorabilia and an on-field VIP experience for 2 at Gillette Stadium.
Emergency crews work crash scene in Searsmont
SEARSMONT — A portion of Appleton Ridge Road in Searsmont has been closed to traffic Saturday afternoon, July 27, following a bad motor vehicle crash in the area of 82 Appleton Ridge Road. The Pen Bay Pilot has not been allowed onto the scene, and has no information whatsoever,...
Several protesters arrested during Bath Iron Works ship christening event
BATH, Maine — Several people were arrested during a protest Saturday morning at an event hosted by Bath Iron Works. At about 8:30 a.m., a group of around 75 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Bath Iron Works to protest during its christening of the new Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Patrick Gallagher, the Bath Police Department said in a news release.
Pioneer Motel In Edgecomb Gives Up Lodging License
After a state inspection in April found enough violations to declare the property an “imminent health hazard,” the Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb voluntarily gave up its state lodging license, removing itself from state jurisdiction. According to owner James “Jim” Sauvie, although he has addressed the issues cited by...
Back to School Bash and Vaccination Fair
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The new school year will be here before we know it, and there’s a lot to think about: school supplies, healthy lunches and snacks, required vaccines, bedtime routines, and more. To help children and families get off to a healthy start, Northern Light Mayo Hospital is holding a Back to School Bash and Vaccination Fair on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. on the Mayo Hospital campus in Dover-Foxcroft.
Alfond Youth and Community Center hosts Summer Camp Olympics at Colby College
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Alfond Youth and Community Center brought local summer camps together for the Summer Camp Olympics at Colby College. Competitions included track, swimming, basketball, and kickball in addition to the open field play times. “This is a blast for the kids. We’ve had a wonderful, spectacular...
Augusta officials warn of potential traffic delays Sunday during Ironman race
Drivers in the Augusta area are advised to allow extra time to get to their destinations Sunday as more than 2,300 athletes compete in the Ironman 70.3 triathlon. The competition features a 1.2-mile swim in the Kennebec River, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. It’s half the distance of a full Ironman triathlon.
Interview: WHITE CHRISTMAS is a Christmas Card to the MSMT Faithful
“It is perfect symmetry to utter the words ‘Curt Dale Clark’ and ‘Christmas’ in one sentence because no one does Christmas better than he and Marc Robin.” These were my words as moderator of MSMT’s third Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion as I introduced MSMT Artistic Director, (Curt Dale Clark) and his concept for the Christmas in July extravaganza currently providing context for the theatre’s spectacular production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Robin. The panel of several of the show’s stars, Kerry Conte (Betty Haynes), Darien Crago (Judy Haynes), and David Girolmo (General Waverly) joined Clark and me to share with the audience their experience on stage in the beloved Irving Berlin classic now running at the Pickard Theater until August 3.
Get Your tickets for Camden Rotary Club’s Cash Raffle
Members of the Camden Rotary Club are selling tickets for their annual Super Raffle for the next five weeks. Three ticket holders will receive cash prizes of $1,500, $1,000, or $5,000. The remaining income from ticket sales will fund charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations. You can buy tickets from...
Exhibitor applications being accepted for second Rockland Electrification Expo
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is accepting exhibitor applications for the second annual Rockland Electrification Expo, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Harbor Park in Rockland. A rain date for the Expo has been selected for Sunday, September 15.
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