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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...
Beers, artisanal breads are boosting Maine’s grain growing economy
LINNEUS — As new markets for locally grown grains emerge, Maine farmers are learning from the state’s pioneers in the field how to transition from growing grains as potato rotation crops to producing them for breads, craft beers, tofu, tempeh and even field pea fritters. “For many farmers,...
Free hunting and fishing gear swap aims to help introduce Maine kids to the outdoors
BREWER, Maine — There is still plenty of time for Mainers to enjoy the outdoors this summer. Whether it be fishing, or getting ready for hunting season, having the right gear or equipment can be crucial for those getting into outdoor activities. To help kids in that effort, the...
Sen. King aims to reduce veteran suicides with gun safes
LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - Each year, thousands of military veterans die by suicide. Now, Sen. Angus King has a new proposal to prevent that. In 2021, 6,392 military veterans died by suicide, 38 of those people lived here in Maine. “We know that 22 veterans a day commit suicide in...
Woodland officials approve slightly higher mill rate
WOODLAND, Maine – Woodland’s local mill rate will increase this year following a vote from the selectboard Monday. Board members unanimously passed a rate of 20.2 mills per $1,000 of property value, an increase from last year’s rate of 19.8 mills. The board also approved a local...
What is going on at Northern Light?
Instability caused by the pandemic continues to force one of Maine’s largest health care providers to scale back or cut services — and there are likely more “painful” changes on the horizon. Northern Light Health has been clawing out of a financial deficit inflicted by the...
Something New is Coming to Target Near the Maine Mall in South Portland
Target has been in the news a lot over the past six months as they continue to evolve their stores and shopping experience in hopes of keeping customers happy. It all started with Target changing how their self-checkout lanes work. It's now a 10-items-or-less process, and the majority of customers have enjoyed the change (as long as the self-checkout registers stay in working order).
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