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Aroostook County teen reported missing has been located
FORT KENT, Maine — Update. The Fort Kent Police Department updated its social media post to say the teen has been found and is safe. The Fort Kent Police Department is trying to locate a missing 14-year-old. She was last seen around 3 a.m. Tuesday at her home, the...
Agency launches Connectivity Hub project to empower older adults with technology
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Aroostook Agency on Aging will soon be launching a new initiative designed to support technology adoption among older adults in Aroostook County. Funded by a $400,000 grant from the Maine Connectivity Authority to support capital improvements to the Agency’s technology infrastructure and services, the Connectivity Hub project aims to empower older residents to become more confident and capable participants in an increasingly digital world.
Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry
PORTLAND, Maine — Gerry Cushman has seen Maine’s iconic lobster industry survive numerous threats in his three decades on the water, but the latest challenge — which might sound tiny — could be the biggest one yet. Lobster fishing is a game of inches, and the...
Presque Isle High School announces dates for start of fall semester
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle High School’s new student day will be from 8:15 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14. This will be a day of school for grade 9, transfer students, and students attending Presque Isle Tech Center and Caribou Regional Tech Center. PITC and CRTC students will need to be in attendance for their CTE classes only. Bus transportation will be provided and breakfast and lunch will be served.
Experience This Maine Museum Come to Life
The Cole Foundation will be celebrating their 50th anniversary the weekend of September 13th at The Cole Land Transportation Museum. One night that particularly stands out (because of the movies) is when actors and volunteers come together to bring the unique experience of the museum coming to life!. The Entire...
Maine Sports Betting Saw Its Second-Highest Handle In July
Maine sports betting was expected to post a yearly-low handle and subpar revenue for the month of July, but recent figures released by the Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) show that operators accepted $42.7 million in bets, the second-highest handle since the Pine Tree State launched sports betting in November 2023.
Gulf of Maine lobsters experiencing ‘housing crisis’
Lobster fishing has been a good business in the Gulf of Maine for a long time. With the exception of a few notable dips, both the landings and value of the catch have been on an upward swing for decades. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?
Maine can now order employers to pay workers damages for missed wages
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine workers will now benefit from a law that allows the state to order businesses to pay back wages as well as damages from missed wages. The law went into effect Friday and is the latest state-level effort among Democrat-controlled states to give workers more options to seek compensation for lost wages. California amended its labor laws earlier this year to get more businesses to correct such labor violations.
Aurora borealis lights up Maine skies again
MAINE, USA — The Northern Lights are something many people wait their entire lives to see, and Mainers have had multiple chances within the past couple months—including this past weekend. NEWS CENTER Maine viewers shared photos from across the state Sunday night into Monday morning. It all has...
Lewiston planning board approves applications for three affordable housing projects
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- A significant step forward has been taken for the Lewiston community, with plans underway to construct more affordable housing. Lewiston's planning board approved multiple applications on Monday for three separate housing projects. Together, they would add hundreds of living spaces to the city. Housing is a...
Three people arrested during traffic stop in Orrington Sunday
ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - Three people were arrested in Orrington on Sunday during a traffic stop. 51-year-old Randy Webber of Stonington, 35-year-old Staphne Webber of Ellsworth, and Garrett Collins of Bucksport were all taken into custody. A Penobscot County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a vehicle on River Road after 8:00pm...
SeDoMoCha is a Special Provision School
DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha has one or more schools that participate in Special Provision II. This alternative is referred to as Provision II. All students enrolled in SeDoMoCha may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications are not required to receive free meals this year but forms similar to applications may be distributed by the school to collect household income data for other programs that require this information, such as Federal Title programs.
EnviroServe adds Maine company to portfolio
Salt Lake City, Utah-based EnviroServe Inc. has announced its acquisition of Environmental Projects Inc. (EPI), an Auburn, Maine-based environmental services provider. EnviroServe, which refers to itself as a national provider of environmental and waste management services, says the addition of EPI establishes EnviroServe’s strategic presence in the New England region and further expands its nationwide network.
Cape Elizabeth town council approves nearly $95M school improvement plan
CAPE ELIZABETH (WGME) — The Cape Elizabeth town council voted to approve a school improvement plan, to send to the ballot in November and rejected a second proposal. Monday night, the council voted to approve a plan to build a new middle school and make improvements to the high school and elementary school.
City of Bangor allocates $2.5 million to support housing development
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - As the City of Bangor tackles housing concerns, it now has an additional $2.5 million to put toward development. At Monday night’s regular city council meeting, councilors approved the allocation of $2,551,851 to fund infrastructure costs to support housing development. The funding comes from the...
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