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Planning board approves minor subdivision, town shed
After several rounds of review, the Boothbay Harbor planning board on Aug. 14 conditionally approved a minor subdivision at the former Beach Cove Waterfront Inn. The proposed project, first brought to the board in April, is a four-lot subdivision on the site of the inn at 48 Lakeview Road, which burned down in 2022. The board reviewed the application several times, with multiple requests for more information and clarification. Throughout the process, including two public hearings, the board and neighbors paid particular attention to the project’s potential environmental impact on West Harbor Pond.
MDI Girl’s Soccer 1st Day of Practice [PHOTOS]
The MDI Girl's Soccer Team began practice for the 2024 season on Monday, August 19th at 7 a.m. on a very foggy morning. The Trojans will be coached this year by Justin Harding, who begins his 1st year as the Trojan's Head Coach. MDI Girl's Varsity Soccer 2024 Regular Season...
Citing Staffing Issues, This Maine Police Department Will Close For Good Tuesday at 6 AM
When it comes to the police force in Maine, it is made up of several state, local and county agencies. Those smaller local and town agencies make up about 130 of the total agencies statewide. Maine police forces serve both the larger cities like Portland and Bangor but also the...
Plans for Maine's first in-person sports-betting bar could take step forward Monday
PORTLAND, Maine — Mobile sports betting went live in Maine inNovember 2023 and has generated millions of dollars of bets. Now, efforts are in the works for the state's first in-person retail sports wagering site. The Portland City Council is scheduled to decide Monday whether to grant an application...
Digital Newsletter: A weekly dose of feel-good stories from NEWS CENTER Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Greetings from the Digital Team here at NEWS CENTER Maine. Don’t know who we are? We’re the people behind the scenes responsible for what you see on our website, app, YouTube, and Facebook page. Our jobs are computer-centric and just like those brilliant machines,...
Rip Currents Prompt Multiple Rescues at Jersey Shore Amid Ernesto
A rip current warning remains in effect along the Jersey Shore following a weekend that saw more than a dozen people rescued due to dangerous conditions. The warning, prompted by major swells from Tropical Storm Ernesto, is expected to last until tomorrow. The Ocean City Beach Patrol and Ventnor City beach patrol leaders reported waves as high as six feet, leading to 16 rescues on Sunday alone. The weekend storms also resulted in power outages for thousands of residents.
'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' movie trailer now out
The official trailer for a movie based Donn Fendler’s classic survival memoir “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is officially out. “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is set to hit theaters this November. Based on the classic book, the cinematic adaptation was produced by Sylvester...
Belfast Rotary Club turns 100
BELFAST--The Belfast Rotary Club is celebrating a milestone. The civic organization, which meets weekly at the Shrine Club in Belfast, is marking its 100th anniversary. And to celebrate this special occasion, the rotary is choosing to gift the community with a pirate ship themed playground for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy at Belfast City Park.
State Police investigating ‘potentially suspicious death’ in Waterville
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - There is an ongoing police investigation following a report of a potentially suspicious death in Waterville. On Sunday morning Waterville Police alongside the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit-Central Division responded to 119 Cool Street in Waterville. The body of a deceased individual was discovered and...
Stolen forklift causes power outage in Lewiston-Auburn, 6,700 affected
AUBURN (WGME) - Central Maine Power says 6,700 customers lost power in the Lewiston-Auburn area overnight after an incident involving a stolen forklift. CMP spokesperson Jon Breed says this incident is being investigated by the Auburn Police Department. It appears an industrial forklift, which is not the property of CMP,...
Lewiston and Auburn celebrate 30th year of balloon festival despite hurdles
Three incredible days, 14 different balloons and more than one-hundred-thousand spectators came out for the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival. There were lots of ups- and downs- leading up the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival this year. The planning board for the Great Falls Balloon Festival cancelled the event due to logistical and safety...
Bayside Road Construction Traffic Alert
ELLSWORTH -- The Ellsworth Public Works (EPW) team will begin ditching along the Bayside Road starting Tuesday, August 20th, at approximately 7:00 AM. According to an alert from the City of Ellsworth, Bayside Road, from Card Brook to the Wastewater Treatment Plant entrance will be reduced to one lane, with flaggers on-site to direct vehicles.
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