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Long-time program works to improve security at the State House and related buildings
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - An Augusta Capitol Police plan that’s been in the works for three years is progressing. The plan, which could cost up to seven million dollars, will help security within the capital as well as the nearby Burton M. Cross Building, home of the Capitol Police Station.
Run, walk, wheelchair roll through Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp, Oct. 5
BELGRADE LAKES — On Saturday, October 5, people of all abilities can come run, walk or wheel at the Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp in the heart of Belgrade Lakes. Pine Tree Camp’s entire 285-acre campus on North Pond is fully accessible and designed for children and adults with disabilities to experience barrier-free access to the outdoors in every season.
Portland Medicaid Transportation driver named Modivcare Maine Driver of the Month
SOUTH PORTLAND — Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, […]
Emergency crews on scene of 'serious' crash involving bicyclist in Sabattus
SABATTUS, Maine — Emergency crews responded to the scene of a "serious" crash involving a bicyclist Thursday afternoon in Sabattus. Sabattus Fire Chief Adam Thacker told NEWS CENTER Maine the crash happened on Litchfield Road and involved a car and bicyclist. Litchfield Road is reportedly closed from Route 126 to the area of Hillside Drive.
Maine-themed Trivia Night with Knox Clinic, Thomaston Public Library
THOMASTON — Knox Clinic and Thomaston Public Library announce the return of their Trivia Night, taking place on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Thomaston Public Library, located at 60 Main Street, Thomaston. This edition of Trivia Night will test participants' knowledge...
Palestinians working to end domestic violence travel to Camden to learn from Finding Our Voices
Palestinians from the West Bank working to curb gender-based violence in their communities met with Finding Our Voices on August 6 for guidance on ways to do that. The delegation’s Camden stop was part of a three-week, State Department-sponsored tour of the US that included visits with groups combatting domestic violence in Washington D.C., Minnesota, and Las Vegas. Allison Hodgkins, executive director of the World Affairs Council of Maine, said the Palestinian group’s “focused goal” in developing an effective public awareness campaign is what led her to want to include a visit with Finding Our Voices on the Maine leg of the tour.
Nurse who works nights threatens to sue Kittery over pickleball noise at Emery Field
KITTERY, Maine — A lawyer for an Admiralty Village resident has threatened a lawsuit against the town due to the noise from nearby daytime pickleball play at Emery Field. Addressed to Town Manager Kendra Amaral, Portland attorney Jeffrey Shafto wrote last month that his client is a night shift staffer in the Exeter Hospital emergency room, has been “unable to sleep soundly” and “is chronically fatigued during (the) majority of the year” due to noise from the...
Bonny Eagle Road in Standish partially reopens after crash
STANDISH, Maine — A section of Route 35 in Standish is back open to one lane of traffic Friday after a motor vehicle crash caused it to fully close for a period. Route 35 is also referred to as Bonny Eagle Road. The crash was in the area of...
RSU 21 teachers’ contract nears expiration amid stalled negotiations, low morale
Greetings! Welcome to another Friday and to another edition of your weekly York County Coast Star Newsletter. Hope you've enjoyed your week and are looking forward to the weekend. Let's jump right in with this week's stories! RSU 21 calls in mediator for contract talks ...
Maine CDC data reveals Penobscot County is facing spike in HIV cases
BANGOR -- Data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reveals we are in the midst of a major spike in HIV cases in Penobscot County. Penobscot county has become the site of an HIV cluster. According to data from the Maine CDC, there have been 13 confirmed...
Haddad and Delano named to leadership roles in Rotary District 7790
HOULTON, Maine — Ruba Haddad and Dana Delano, members of the Rotary Club of Houlton, have been named to lead two programs for Rotary International District 7790, which includes Maine and the Providence of Quebec, Canada. Haddad will co-chair the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program for the second year...
Firefighters taking part in Penobscot County Fire Academy
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Firefighters from several different departments are getting hands-on training at the Penobscot County Fire Academy. “We have a lot of people out here that are on career departments. We also have a lot of people that are on some smaller volunteer departments, or even kind of like paid on call. So to see the younger guys coming out here and just kind of soaking it all up, different career paths or opportunities that they may want to pursue one day,” said Tyler Bean, the class president.
Maine basketball star Cooper Flagg gets high praise from NCAA coaches
Maine-native and basketball phenom Cooper Flagg has yet to play a minute in college but Division 1 coaches already view the incoming Duke freshman as the best collegiate player in the nation. CBS Sports anonymously polled more than 100 Division 1 college basketball coaches and 36 percent of them named...
Farmington Man Arrested for Assault + Criminal Threatening
33-year-old Nicholas Smith of Farmington is accused of trying to strangle his father’s girlfriend at a Weeks Mills Road home in Farmington. Smith has been charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening. Reports say Smith admitted to choking the victim.
Two-vehicle accident in Caribou near Route One and High Street Intersection
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - UPDATE: The roads are now open, according to Caribou Fire and Ambulance. A two-vehicle accident in Caribou has re-routed southbound traffic on Route One. The accident occurred near the intersection of High Street and Route One. A reporter on the scene identified that a black GMC...
Healthy Living with Northern Light Health: ADHD resources and medications
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Jeffrey Cole, PMHNP, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, explains some of the signs and symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADHD). For more information visit: northernlighthealth.org/behavioral-health.
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