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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...
Form Energy set to build world’s biggest battery in Maine
The long-duration storage pioneer won DOE grant money to construct a massive iron-air battery intended to help a strained pocket of the New England grid. New England states are attempting to make good on their climate pledges while addressing some very real concerns about the long-term stability of the region’s electrical grid. The Department of Energy awarded $389 million in grant funding last week to strengthen that system. Much of that money will support terminals to collect power from massive new offshore wind farms and distribute it across the region. But $147 million from the tranche, which was earmarked in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will go toward an enormous, unconventional battery project intended to help one of the most congested parts of the New England grid.
99-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor’s Band Brings a Night of Reflection and Music to Maine
There is no denying the power of music. That is certainly the case when it comes to the life and career of Saul Dreier. The 99-year-old has credited music as being one of the most important parts of his long life: a life that tested his strength and resilience beyond what we can only imagine. You see, Saul is a survivor of the Holocaust.
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...
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...
WATCH: Couple Hikes Miles into Maine Woods to Get Married in The Pouring Rain
When it comes to weddings, Maine is a hot spot four couples. And not just for couples that live here either as thousands of people flock to attend weddings for 'folks from away' in the Pine Tree State each and every year. As a longtime wedding DJ, I have watched...
'We don't have enough people:' Maine officials say state needs more HVAC technicians
PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine is getting $72 million to install more than half a million heat pumps, but there's a catch: there aren't enough technicians in the state to install them all. Many Maine HVAC, heating and plumbing companies are low on technicians. As a result, many people are...
What happened to Maine’s summer meal programs post pandemic-era waivers
Although Maine made school meals free for all students during the school year, providing access to free lunch and breakfast over the summer for school-aged children remains a challenge. That challenge is compounded by declining participation in summer meals, after the expiration of pandemic-era waivers brought back some barriers to access. A new report from […]
We'll Be At the Common Ground Fair - Stop By Our Table!
Stop by the AARP Maine table at the Common Ground Fair. On September 20, 21, and 22, AARP Maine staff members and volunteers will be at the Common Ground Fair in Unity, ME to meet with our fellow Mainers and share updates on some important issues. Our game highlighting AARP’s work to protect Social Security and support family caregivers is always a big hit AND we have fun prizes for all who play.
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