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Maine Community Group Reports Surge in Coyote & Bobcat Daytime Sightings
I know what you’re thinking: “We’re in Maine, of course we’re going to see and hear bobcats and coyotes!”. You’re right. But recently, one Maine town has seen more during the day than usual. The Greene Village Facebook Group has actively spotted coyotes and bobcats, and are sharing the animals' locations with residents.
Maine police academy proposes sweeping changes to expand oversight of officers
Maine police and corrections officers can currently sexually harass their colleagues, ridicule people based on their race or disabilities without jeopardizing their license to serve in law enforcement.
Mainer Famous for Flub of ‘Buttery Flaky Crust’ Has Died
Jack Palmer from Hermon, Maine, who couldn't say "buttery, flaky crust", has passed. He will have a place in the hearts of not only Mainers, but nearly seven million people who watched the outtakes of the famous Dysart’s commercial. Jack was 86 years old. If you don't remember (or...
Massachusetts Fugitive Wanted for a Home Invasion Caught in Maine
A man from Massachusetts with outstanding warrants in that state has been taken into custody in Maine. Darell Love, 33, of Springfield, Massachusetts was arrested in Portland this week. What are the Charges He Faces?. The U.S. Marshals Service worked with the Maine Violent Offender Task Force to catch up...
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...
David Estey and Emily Sabino ‘Talk Art in Maine’
Lincoln Theater is pleased to announce the return of the beloved program "Talking Art in Maine." While the focus of the program remains the same as season’s past, welcoming notable Artists and Curators who have made a substantial contribution to the arts in the state of Maine, this season we do have an exciting change. Lincoln Theater is thrilled to welcome local artist Emily Sabino who is taking over the helm as host of Talking Art in Maine beginning Aug. 22, and welcoming special guest, artist David Estey.
Before lobster, Maine had a thriving sardine industry. A sunken ship reminds us of its storied past
HARPSWELL, Maine — An 83-foot boat that was one of the first refrigerated sardine carriers during the heyday of Maine’s sardine industry is going to be scrapped after a recovery operation to retrieve the sunken vessel. The Jacob Pike fell victim to a storm last winter. The 21-year-old...
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
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