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Windham athlete finishes seventh nationally in Triple Jump competition
Many are familiar with the term “adulting” to describe the mundane responsibilities that make up the daily life of an adult, but there’s not a term to describe the lives of teenagers whose days are packed with classes, homework, practices, and work, while maintaining a social life and preparing for their futures full of adulting. Some call this overachieving, but in the eyes of most teens today, it’s simply what it means to be a teen.
Racing remains at forefront for Windham’s Derek Kneeland
For Windham auto racer Derek Kneeland, the only way to define your limits is by going beyond them. Kneeland, 38, continues to be a busy man in auto racing this year, trying to find time to race his own car at local tracks, driving part-time for Mike Bryant Racing in super late model select events, and serving as a spotter for Kyle Busch, Austin Hill xfinity, Nick Sanchez trucks in NASCAR events.
Maine Miracle: Woman Requests Birth Record, Finds Out Coworker Was Her Birth Nurse 30 Years Ago
Life takes some strange and beautiful turns sometimes, and this story proves it. It takes a special nurse to be part of the labor and delivery team in any hospital, but one special registered nurse in Maine has been delivering babies and calming nervous mothers for many years. It turns...
With team on the way, Portland fans show enthusiasm for sport of soccer
PORTLAND (WGME) -- With pro soccer coming to Maine, there’s an enthusiasm enveloping Portland. The city will soon be home to "Hearts of Pine," Maine's first pro soccer club. One of the investors is Tom Caron, a NESN host and Lewiston native. "The stadium is going to get working...
New mobile medical unit expected to help greater Portland homeless community
PORTLAND (WGME) -- MaineHealth is figuring out the next steps for its new mobile unit to help people who are homeless. The city of Portland provided a two-year grant to fund an outreach van. Officials say everything that can happen at a primary care office should be able to happen...
Marinko and Stevens of The Boulos Co. lease 3,200 s/f office to MANP
Portland, ME Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) found a new home at 30 Danforth St. Since 1994, MANP’s mission has been to enrich the quality of personal and community life in Maine. The Boulos Company’s Samantha Marinko and Nate Stevens represented MANP in the transaction. The group was...
Editorial: For so many the work goes on in Vacationland
“Summer is an interesting time in Maine,” Rev. Jeffery Logan, executive director and a co-pastor at Grace-Street Ministry, told a small crowd gathered in Portland’s Old Port [last week]. “Because the rest of the year is such a meteorological maelstrom, the summer often feels like time out of time. A period during which we can […] The post Editorial: For so many the work goes on in Vacationland appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Top Prospect Roman Anthony Shines with Inside-the-Park Home Run and Stolen Base in Portland Sea Dogs Victory
Top prospect Roman Anthony showcases his speed with an inside-the-park home run and a stolen base, leading Portland to victory. Worcester Red Sox face a tough loss against Syracuse Mets, with starter Richard Fitts struggling after a strong start. Worcester's offense couldn't handle six-year MLB veteran Joey Lucchesi, scoring only one run on an error.
City considers 'trust fund' in commitment to cleaner future for its residents: 'Creative approaches are essential'
This project is significant not because of the source of the funding, but rather because it could create independent climate funding in the city budget. Give credit where it's due: One U.S. municipality is getting creative in order to better fund a robust response to the climate crisis. Officials in...
Portland dazzles with festive Fourth of July celebrations on Eastern Prom
PORTLAND (WGME) - Lots of people were celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday in Vacationland!. There were parades and events across the state and of course lots of fireworks. And hundreds of people marked the holiday in Portland. “We used to do festivals like this when I was growing...
Behind the scenes of Portland's fireworks show
PORTLAND (WGME) - Gearing up for the main event!. Fireworks are lighting up the sky across vacationland on Thursday!. CBS 13 Photojournalist Colin Marr went behind the scenes of Thursday’s light show in Portland to see just how the magic happens.
Portland harbormaster asks those watching fireworks from boats to use caution
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- With all of the fireworks set to go off tonight, spectators will be taking in the views from all sorts of spots. Kevin Battle, the Portland harbormaster, has issued some advice for those watching from the water. "We want everyone to have a good time and...
5 Walgreens Locations in Maine on National Closing List
The largest pharmacy chain in America is headed for some tough times. Walgreens announced last week that they would be spending the rest of 2024 "resetting" their business strategy in hopes of being more profitable in the next few years. According to CNN, part of that resetting includes closing more than 100 underperforming locations in 2024, with more likely to follow in 2025.
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