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Healthy Peninsula receives $100k grant to support aging Mainers
BLUE HILL -- Healthy Peninsula, a Blue Hill nonprofit, has received a $100,000 grant to help local seniors. The grant, which will be dispersed over three years, is from Point32Health organization and will help to fund Healthy Peninsula's Bridging Neighbors program, which provides companionship and healthy meals to area people over the age of 60.
Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine Exhibits July Juried Fine Art Show
(Southwest Harbor, ME) Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine (CFAAM) announces their July show featuring award-winning Maine artists who will exhibit in an intimate outdoor setting on the Pemetic Green in downtown Southwest Harbor. Hours are Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, July 28 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities (one in March and one in April) to see the...
Soboleski running for second Maine House term after losing CD2 primary
After an unsuccessful primary race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Republican Mike Soboleski is running for reelection to the state House of Representatives. Soboleski represented District 73 in Phillips during the 131st Legislature, but did not run for reelection opting instead to vye for a federal seat. Kevin Lee Scott originally ran to replace Soboleski, […]
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Bangor company gets grant to help Mainers leaving incarceration and in recovery find jobs
BANGOR, Maine — A Bangor-based organization is helping Mainers leaving incarceration or in recovery from substance use disorder find jobs. Eastern Maine Development Corporation is increasing these efforts after receiving a $485,000 grant from the Maine Department of Labor. "This is gonna amplify all the work we currently do...
Fundraising Effort Underway For Dog Rescued From Rooftop In Old Town
While this story started as a bit of a head-scratcher, it ended up as a great big tear-jerker (in a good way.) Last month, the Old Town Police Department made a middle-of-the-night rooftop rescue. But it wasn't a person they pulled down from the top of the home, it was a dog. More specially, a golden retriever.
Gray-New Gloucester represents Maine at Junior League All Star regionals
GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER (WGME) -- Last summer, the Gray-New Gloucester Little League All-Star Team advanced all the way to Williamsport, Pennsylvania and the Little League World Series. This summer, several members from that same team are playing for the Maine Junior League All Stars. The Gray-New Gloucester team is out in...
A water spout was confirmed on Sebago Lake Tuesday Evening
SEBAGO (WGME) -- Many people saw it spinning above Sebago Lake and on Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed that it was a waterspout that formed Tuesday night. Tuesday evening showers and downpours were passing through the state. Interestingly enough, there was one particular storm that developed over Sebago Lake...
Members show ‘Made in Maine’ reception July 27
Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from July 25 - Sept. 8. An opening reception for this energetic and eclectic show will be held on Saturday, July 27, 5-7 p.m., with music by singer/songwriter Katie Daggett. Refreshments will be served.
Kennebunk High custodian finishes in top three for excellence award: ‘Lucky to have her’
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk High School custodian Terri Baird placed in the top three for the 2024 A. Burleigh Oxton Award for Excellence. The award is given out each year by the Educational Plant Maintenance Association of Maine and recognizes custodians who go above and beyond their regular duties and is passionate about helping students. ...
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