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SCEC Awarded $541,000 to Expand Small Business Services in Washington County
Machias, ME – Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) has been awarded a $541,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Award through the U.S. Small Business Administration to expand its small business services and programs in Washington County. These funds were secured by Maine’s U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and will leverage $86,440 in non-federal matching funds over the two-year project, which starts next month.
Hair Removal Clinic Going In Next To New Starbucks In Bangor
Plans to develop a newly constructed 3-tenant build that occupies a double-lot, #685 and #699 of Broadway in Bangor started back in 2022. Originally, it was thought that there would be an Orange Theory Gym and some sort of Walk-in Care facility to occupy the other two units being built, alongside the new Starbucks Cafe.
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
Daughters of the American Revolution pay tribute to first WHS valedictorian
Daughters of the American Revolution regents and members gathered at Smith Cemetery in Windham on Sunday to remember the life and accomplishments of Edith Pride Elliot, a lifelong resident who was valedictorian of the first graduating class at Windham High School in 1897. Members of the Daughters of the American...
46th annual New England Auto Auction™
The 46th annual New England Auto Auction™ (NEAA) is one of the most anticipated events on the international car collector scene. Don’t miss the excitement! The nation’s largest and longest-running collector car auction in its class that solely operates to preserve the legacy of transportation’s pioneers, drawing consignors and bidders from around the world is in Owls Head, Maine on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th.
'Surfing saved my life': Wounded Warriors ride the waves at Hampton's North Beach
HAMPTON — Oscar Toce made the shaka, also known as the “hang loose” sign, with his hands as he surfed on his belly. He toppled over when he hit the shore, but with the help of other surfers, he picked himself back up on the board and went back to the ocean, hoping to catch another wave. ...
Teachers in York County, Maine, Need Your Help Filling Backpacks
The third annual Saco Grange Driving for Backpacks is on!. Saco Grange 53 in Saco, Maine, is hosting the third annual “Saco Grange DRIVING FOR BACKPACKS” to collect school supplies. Last year, they were able to not only get lots of supplies, but also raised $4,200 in donations.
Ogunquit Playhouse's 'Little Shop Of Horrors' Meet The Press
Ahead of their opening night, iHeartRadio Broadway got to chat with the cast of Ogunquit Playhouse's Production of Little Shop. of Horrors. Watch our interview in the player above!. Directed by Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors stars Etai Benson (Broadway’s The Band’s Visit) as Seymour, Talia Suskauer (Broadway’s Wicked)...
Is It Illegal in Maine for Gas Stations to Not List Their Prices on Signs?
As gas prices continue to fluctuate around Maine, there have been some stations and convenience stores that have seemingly given up on the daily price hikes or tumbles. For stations with digital signs, this would likely be a non-issue. But there are still a ton of old school stations across...
CD2 Opponents Golden and Theriault react to Lewiston Commission Report
Maine (WMTW) - Just days after the release of the Lewiston Commission report, Maine’s Total Coverage sat down with both candidates in Maine’s Second Congressional District to hear their thoughts. Representative Jared Golden, the Democratic incumbent, said he had not yet read the report, but he stood by...
Sanford voters to decide on whether city builds new fire stations for $42.5 million
SANFORD (WGME) -- Sanford's mayor wants to make sure people have a clear picture of what they'll be voting on in November. Voters will be asked to fund two new fire stations. Mayor Becky Brink hit on that during a city council meeting this week. She said, if approved, the...
CT’s DNC delegates applaud Buttigieg as they mull the other glass ceiling
CHICAGO — Gov. Ned Lamont lavished praise on Pete Buttigieg, the cabinet secretary inevitably described as an ascendant figure in national Democratic politics, in introducing him Thursday at a breakfast for delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. “I know there’s a journey just beginning,” Lamont said. How far or...
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
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