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Stebbins of Boulos Co. and Pierce and Black of JLL sell 93,500 s/f industrial building
Lewiston, ME Polymer Laboratories and Solutions, LLC sold 765 Webster St. for $6.1 million. The property, comprised of a 93,500 s/f industrial building on 8.3 acres, is a manufacturing asset and was purchased by Lewiston Holdings 765 Webster, LLC for investment purposes. Poly Labs plans to lease back the property...
Wilton man in critical condition following jet ski crash
WILTON, Maine — A man is in critical condition following a boating crash Thursday evening in Wilton. At about 5:30 p.m., 47-year-old Bertrand Poisson of Wilton was operating his jet ski on Wilson Lake, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife spokesperson Mark Latti said in a release. According...
Mt. Blue State Park closes ATV trails
WELD, Maine (WMTW) - Recent storms have impacted some local ATV trails. Mt. Blue State Park closed its trails for the summer, and it has announced that these trails will remain closed indefinitely. “Unfortunately, the trails have taken heavy damage, and without sufficient funds to repair them, they have been...
Versant power reaches agreement with union employees
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Versant Power union employees have reached an agreement with the company after months of negotiations. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1837 represents hundreds of workers at Versant Power from Bangor to Fort Kent. Their previous contract expired on June 30. After reaching a new...
Downeast Salmon Federation to replace Cherryfield dam
The Downeast Salmon Federation plans to remove an ice retention dam spanning the Narraguagus River in Cherryfield, which blocks salmon from migrating upstream. The group will then build a new incline, across the entire river, to allow fish to travel freely, and maintain the current elevation and pond that the dam holds in place. The federation's Charlie Foster said from the shore, the new design should look like a series of rapids.
UMFK students named to the spring dean’s list
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. This includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK dean’s & academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list includes full-time students who have earned a 3.2 grade point average, while the academic recognition list acknowledges our part-time students who have also earned a 3.2 GPA. Their accomplishments are to be acknowledged and celebrated. We are incredibly proud to have these talented students as members of the UMFK community.”
Exhibit dedicated to Frances Perkins, first ever female Cabinet member, opens for season
NEWCASTLE, Maine (WGME) -- Frances Perkins, the first woman to ever hold a U.S. Cabinet position, now has an exhibit dedicated to her life and work which is now open for the season in Newcastle. Through her involvement in the New Deal, Perkins was one of the driving forces behind...
Millinocket continues Independence Day celebrations with festival
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - There was a ton of family friendly fun to be had in Millinocket Friday. “It is all about celebrating the Fourth of July, celebrating America, and just having a fun time to get people out, enjoying the community activities for the kids and for the whole family,” said Tom Malcolm, the Health and Life Safety Officer with the Town of Millinocket.
Lobster boat racers battle the rain at Bar Harbor
That's how Jon Johansen, president of Maine Lobster Boat Racing described the June 23 Bass Harbor lobster boat races where 44 boats would line up to race. The constant rain meant the speed of the winning boat in each race couldn't be determined. “It was nasty, all we did was take pictures and run for the cabin.”
A remembrance of Charlie Howard to be held on Sunday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Sunday marks 40 years since a Bangor man was killed because he was gay. The Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor will hold a remembrance service for Charlie Howard at 10am at 120 Park Street in Bangor. After the service, those taking part will walk to the...
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