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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...
Guild Fine Craft Show Celebrates 47th Season
(Bar Harbor, ME) Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show returns for its 47th season with an indoor/outdoor show held at College of the Atlantic in downtown Bar Harbor, August 9 – 11. The show proudly presents a juried collection of handcrafted items by the Guild level members of the Maine Crafts Association and distinguished guests. Browse the work of 50 of the region’s finest craft artists in a beautiful setting, with opportunities to meet the artists and purchase unique handcrafted items.
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.
Total Maine July 28, 2024: US Army Reserve report on Lewiston gunman scrutinized
PORTLAND, Maine — In this edition of Total Maine, we delve into the U.S. Army Reserve’s report on its management of concerns related to the eventual Lewiston mass shooter. Norah Hogan conducts an exclusive interview with Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Skolfield, who has faced criticism for not removing Robert Card’s weapons during wellness checks at his residence.
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.
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,...
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...
Man arrested after hit-and-run incident in Maine
A man was arrested in Scarborough, Maine after hitting multiple vehicles with his car on Saturday afternoon. Scarborough Police say they responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Gorham Road at around 4:27 p.m. Authorities say they failed to stop the vehicle and then it moved to Black Point...
Two men missing from Long Creek Youth Development Center
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - South Portland police are searching for two young men after responding to an apparent escape from Long Creek Youth Detention Center. Police say they were called to Long Creek for the apparent escape just after 7:30 p.m. Friday. “Minutes later, police responded to a separate...
Wiscasset Select Board Shuts Down Firearm Discharge Ordinance
Following a tense conversation during a Wiscasset Select Board meeting on July 16, a firearm discharge ordinance was dismissed by the board due to its potential legal implications. The board spoke about the proposed ordinance at length during the meeting, with some members voicing concerns about how the ordinance could...
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.
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