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Edgecomb approves new fire department ordinance
Not only does Edgecomb have a full-time fire chief, but it also has an official municipal fire department. On July 1, residents voted 21-6 to establish an ordinance creating a municipal fire department. The proposed ordinance was one of four articles on the special town meeting warrant. In May, residents...
Operation Dry Water: Sober boating campaign launches over busy holiday
STANDISH, Maine — Many folks are taking to the water to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Extra law enforcement is out in force to make sure boaters across Maine are celebrating safely. As part of Operation Dry Water, officers are on the lookout for boaters who may be...
Amtrak Downeaster Upgrades for Safer, Faster Rides in Maine
Amtrak's Media Center is teaming up with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) to roll out some serious upgrades along the tracks from Haverhill, Massachusetts, to Brunswick, Maine. They're dropping over $50 million to install Positive Train Control (PTC), a high-tech system that'll automatically keep trains in check and make trips faster and safer. If you ask me, those are the two best upgrades they could possibly have.
Martha Stewart Fires Back at ‘Harsh Judgment’ of Maine Summer House Decor: ‘A Beautiful Livable Space’
Martha Stewart is defending the transformation of the living room in her Maine vacation home after receiving “harsh” criticism from social media followers. “I rarely read all the comments that come in after I post, but because I was so happy at the transformation of my Maine living room, I did go through many of […]
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.
Maine TikTok Mom Defends Women ‘Obsessed’ With Taylor Swift
A woman on TikTok made the claim that moms who like Taylor Swift are major "ick" TikTok has made stars out of everyday ordinary people, just posting fun clips, and one woman from the Bath area has gained quite a bit of popularity for her creative videos and opinions. Meredith...
Watch Patrick Dempsey Surprise the Staff at Maine Medical Center
Patrick Dempsey may have become the star of Grey's Anatomy, not to mention movies like Made of Honour, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Bridget Jones Baby, Disenchanted, and Can't Buy Me Love. I remember seeing that movie at the Auburn Mall's tiny twin movie theater, not even realizing the 21-year-old guy in it was born one town over in Lewiston.
Maine Should Be Aware of This New ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Our Pine Tree State is no stranger to scams, and this one has state police warning residents to stay alert. Scams, unfortunately, are always going to be around, preying on vulnerable people. There are always those who seek to take advantage of others for monetary gain. Scam artists are getting increasingly creative, and their schemes are becoming more advanced.
Cold water risks ahead of the holiday weekend
PORTLAND, Maine — The Fourth of July is when Mainers begin to venture on boats, paddleboards and kayaks. With our coastal waters averaging only 60 degrees, there are some hidden risks that you must be aware of. Harley Lewin is the owner of Nanuq Kayak Shop in Portland, and...
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