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School Districts Recognized for Healthy Meals
MADAWASKA, FRENCHVILLE, FORT KENT, EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - The Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award and the Lunch Trailblazer Awards were awarded to the Madawaska School Department, MSAD 33, & MSAD 27. The Districts received these awards for improving the nutrition of school meals. New lunch menu items at the districts...
Caribou city councilors approve increase in property tax rates
CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou city councilors approved a property tax increase on Monday, though it was lower than initially expected. With an increased school budget and higher county tax bills, Caribou City Manager Penny Thompson originally projected a mill rate of $22.30, up from last year’s $19.50. Councilors...
Houlton Agricultural Fair wrapped up on Sunday
HOULTON, Maine — As is tradition, the highly popular Houlton Agricultural Fair demolition derby drew the bulk of Sunday afternoon fairgoers ready for the sound of metal hitting metal in car crunching maneuvers. This year’s agricultural fair had its popular events, including the demo derby, the hog market auction,...
The Average Maine Home Now Costs Over $400,000 for the First Time
Maine smashes another record for home sales. Maine has set yet another record, because last month, the average sale price of a home in June of 2024, was $406,000 – the highest ever. That's according to the Press Herald, which gets their data from the Maine Association of Realtors.
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.
5TYNTK July 23: Maine’s Delegation for the DNC, Bangor Car Chase, Bernie In Maine, Aurora Borealis, McDs $5 Meal
1. During a meeting on Monday night, Maine’s delegation for the Democratic National Convention has pledged their support to Vice President Kamala Harris. Maine’s delegates at the meeting voted unanimously to endorse Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (WMTW) 2. The Bangor Police Department says two people were...
Man arrested after shooting teen playing 'ding dong ditch'
A Maine man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at a group of teenagers playing “ding-dong-ditch.” Teen Shot Playing Ding-Dong-Ditch A Maine man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at a group of teenagers playing “ding-dong-ditch.”
Humpback whale spotted in river along Maine, New Hampshire border
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A humpback whale in a river along the Maine and New Hampshire border is attracting a lot of attention. It was spotted earlier this month and again this weekend. The whale was caught on camera Sunday afternoon around the Portsmouth harbor. Jedidiah Bracy says they just stumbled...
Grant program in Maine offers caregivers something hard to come by: a break
AUGUSTA, Maine — Kristy Basso sets a timer for 25 minutes any time she does a chore outside her West Paris home. As the primary caregiver for her 77-year-old mother, who has dementia, Basso is worried about leaving her mom alone for too long. Earlier this year, when two...
Governor Mills Cuts Ribbon on Sanford Child Care Center Expansion Funded by Governor’s Jobs Plan
Sanford-Springvale YMCA will offer free, full-day Pre-K in partnership with City of Sanford. Sanford, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for a major expansion of the Sanford-Springvale YMCA child care center funded in part by the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.
Hozier Is Already In Bangor Ahead Of Wednesday’s Concert
There was music pumping throughout the Bangor Waterfront yesterday!. Hozier will bring his "Unreal Unearth Tour 2024" to the Maine Savings Amphitheater, on the Bangor Waterfront, tomorrow night, but the word on the street is that he is already in town. Monday afternoon, several people on Facebook commented that they...
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