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Union Elementary School gets new roof to stop leaks
Union Elementary School is getting a new roof. On July 17, a dozen construction workers worked on the roof while another worker operated a lift, which delivered brand new material from the ground. Construction on the new roof began July 11 with the removal of the old roof, said Facilities Director Brian Race.
Knox Clinic now accepting new adult counseling patients
ROCKLAND — The Knox Clinic is now accepting new patients aged 18 and older for free counseling services. This opportunity is available to those who are uninsured, underinsured, or members of the dental clinic. “Our dedicated team, including Justine Charbonneau, LMSW-cc, and Reba Richardson, LCPC Intern, is committed to...
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
Warm and sunny but expect mugginess to return
PORTLAND, Maine — How’s the weather looking? Get your latest Maine’s Total Weather video forecast from meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski. Today: Enjoy a pleasant day with northwest winds, shifting to the southwest by late morning and then to the south this afternoon. Temperatures are in the 80s across the region, with dewpoints in the 50s. Seas are expected to be calm, ranging from 1-2 feet, with a UV index of 8.
EVERGREEN CU & MAINE MARINERS FIGHT HUNGER WITH GOALS FOR FOOD
PORTLAND, ME – Evergreen Credit Union and the Maine Mariners will help provide over 12,000 meals to Mainers in need via their Goals for Food initiative. The hockey team and its Official Credit Union raised $6,450 in their combined efforts. During the Maine Mariners’ 2023-2024 season, Evergreen Credit Union...
Rare Westward Moving Storm System Will Start Unsettled Stretch: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast
A rare westward-moving storm will back into the Northeast off the Atlantic Coast, starting an unsettled stretch after a dry and comfortable weekend. Clouds will increase on Sunday, July 28 following a mainly sunny start, with high temperatures in the mid-80s, as the system nears, according to the National Weather Service.
Maine Marine Patrol recovered a body in Casco Bay
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND, Maine — The Maine Marine Patrol recovered a body from Casco Bay Friday morning. According to officials, a recreational fisherman saw the body floating near Chebeague Island, 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road. Marine Patrol brought the body to a local funeral home, where...
Gowestyounggrace seeks three-peat at Cumberland
Cumberland, ME — Friday’s (July 26) card at Cumberland features two $16,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing fillies, with points leader Gowestyounggrace drawing in against second place lass Who’s Perfect. These two top fillies have avoided each other in their last two starts,...
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Duke Dog Duo
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Mid-Coast Audubon lobster bake fundraiser in Bremen Aug. 31
Mid-Coast Audubon is hosting its annual lobster bake fundraiser at Hog Island Audubon camp in Bremen on Saturday, Aug. 31. Members of the Mid-Coast Audubon Board will display their cooking talents and be available to answer bird questions. An $85 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato, and corn on the cob all baked over an open fire on the beach, plus clams, baked onion, lemonade, coffee and a special dessert, and the opportunity to explore the island before or after eating.
A room with a view to community service
Community. Devotion. Philanthropy. These are just three of the words used to describe the late Eliot Winslow during the Winslow Community Room Dedication on Friday, July 12 at the Boothbay Region YMCA. Winslow was well known in the community as a great story-teller with a big sense of philanthropy. He...
Cape Elizabeth residents threaten legal action over school construction plans
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — A group of residents in Cape Elizabeth is threatening to take legal action against the town council—and, by extension, the town—over a proposal to renovate the town’s school buildings that was submitted by the council chair and undercuts a version approved by the school board.
Maine State Police Bomb Team on the Scene
The Maine State Police Bomb Team was on the scene in Milford Friday night ”for potential hazardous devices.”. Maine State Police on the Scene for Hazardous Devices. Authorities were at a residence on Call Street “processing” the situation. Bomb Team said No Danger to Public. The Bomb...
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