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Nature Photography Presentation July 24
Rutherford Library in South Bristol is excited to host an encore presentation of Lee Emmons and his nature photography at the library at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. Emmons is a photographer and nature writer as well as a math teacher at Medomak Valley High School. A resident of Newcastle, he regularly shares his nature photography with libraries and assisted living facilities in Lincoln County.
UMPI reshapes Advancement Office for future growth
PRESQUE ISLE — To best support the institution’s strategic and fundraising goals and build deeper connections with its growing network of alumni, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is welcoming two new hires to the newly-restructured Office of University Advancement. Craig Cormier joins the University as the new executive director of University Advancement and Candace Elliott steps into a new role as assistant director of Alumni Affairs and Annual Fund.
Edgecomb officials to inspect Pioneer Motel violations
An April Maine Department of Health and Human Services inspection of Pioneer Motel in Edgecomb identified three critical and 11 non-critical violations of Maine Rules Relating to Lodging Establishments. The alleged violations included rodent infestation, lack of adequate cleaning, no commercial laundry facility, improper linen storage, missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, improper extension cord use, no material safety data sheets for on-site chemicals in use, loose and rotten handrails, and equipment and facilities needing maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Wiscasset mulling fairness, stakeholding re: non-residents’ committee roles
Should a non-Wiscasset resident on a town committee be a voting member? And should they have to be a taxpayer? Those were some of the issues in selectmen’s public hearing July 16. Based on the hearing and selectmen’s guidance after it, Town Manager Dennis Simmons will draft ordinance changes...
Boothbay selectmen make town appointments
Boothbay Selectmen made 10 municipal appointments July 10 retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. Selectmen Chuck Cunningham, Russ Pinkham and Julie Roberts voted unanimously on the following appointments: Martin Page, James A. Tonon and David Steinmetz, board of appeals; Lucian C. Laurie Jr. and Mike Thompson, planning board; Cunningham and Jody Lewis, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District trustees; Larry Knapp, port committee; and Craig E. Barter, shellfish committee.
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Wight Street road work expected to be 'substantially' done by the end of August
BELFAST -- Work on Wight Street in Belfast has been well underway for over a month. Wight Street, is described as a major downtown side street by Belfast Economic Development Director Thomas Kittredge, who says the work is much-needed. The comprehensive street infrastructure improvement project on Wight Street is contracted...
York Beach Nevada motel reborn: Iconic landmark reopens with modern makeover
YORK, Maine — Joe Lipton walked along his newly renovated Nevada Motel with its third-story addition as a neighbor called from her deck to give him well wishes. “It’s been great, everybody’s happy,” Lipton yells back to the woman, who hollered in response she has “watched the whole process” of revitalizing the 1950s-era motel. ...
Developer proposes 25 new homes on Meetinghouse Road in Wells
WELLS, Maine — A developer is proposing to build 25 new single-family homes on Meetinghouse Road. The property, comprised of 62 acres, is located near 463 and 733 Meetinghouse Road, according to town documents. Earlier this week, the Wells Planning Board scheduled a site walk on the property on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 5:30...
Portland approved nearly 1,300 new housing units last year
The city of Portland set a target of building more than 2,557 new homes by 2027. New data show that the city is on track to beat and exceed that goal by a significant amount, potentially 1,400 units. The city approved 1,281 new units of housing last year, the most...
Man at center of Maine death case claims state police beat him after arrest
One of the men at the center of a death investigation in Cushing says he was beaten by Maine State Police when he was brought into custody after a standoff in Augusta. Jason Hewett appeared remotely in a Knox County Court on Thursday. The state asked for his bond to...
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Continue This Week With Garrett Holt Music
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.
Massive Halloween Event Returning to Downtown Augusta, Maine
For many Mainers, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Much like Christmas, it is one of those holidays that changes as we age. When we are kids, we are just excited to be able to get bags of candy. When we are young adults, it is a chance to dress up like we never would and get lit. When we settle down and become parents, we live the Halloween fun vicariously through our children.
USM sees increased enrollment, balanced budget
For the first time in five years, the University of Southern Maine expects to finish this fiscal year with a positive budget balance — without using reserve or outside funding. The announcement comes when the University of Maine system has faced financial headwinds in recent years. University President Jacqueline...
Improve Your Friendships on Friendship Day in Friendship, Maine
Grab your friends (or family) and head down to Friendship, Maine this weekend to celebrate the 41st Friendship Day! The weekend kicks off Friday at 5pm and culminates on Saturday with a day FILLED with free activities and concludes Sunday this year with a popular annual race. To top things off, the forecast for this weekend couldn't be more gorgeous.
Waterville Humane Society Woofstock music festival returning Saturday
WATERVILLE -- For those who enjoy live music and animals, there's an event you won't want to miss this weekend. The Waterville Humane Society is gearing up for their third annual Woofstock music festival. The fundraiser will feature live music, vendors, K-9 demonstrations and more. All the money raised will...
Less Sticky Air Visits Soon
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -Good news for those of you not too keen on our recent hot, sticky weather pattern. A frontal boundary is working to sweep that air mass out of our region, with lower dewpoints scheduled to arrive just in time for Friday and the weekend. With high pressure taking control of our weather pattern, expect pleasant weather conditions as we wrap-up the week on Friday and through the weekend. Expect that fine pattern to stick with us into the new week.
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