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Several Arrested in Alleged Maine Drug Trafficking Operation
Over the last couple of decades, the work it takes to keep drugs off the streets of Maine has likely tripled. It's no secret that the drug epidemic has reached a fever pitch, not just here in Maine, but all around the country. And now, local police departments, drug enforcement agencies, sheriff's offices and state police units are working overtime to try and curb the drugs that have flooded our towns.
Schools across Maine confront unique challenges in ridding their water of ‘forever chemicals’
RAYMOND, Maine — Days before winter break ended in December 2022, Bill Hansen was relieved to learn that Jordan-Small Middle School in Raymond had no traces of ‘forever chemicals’ in tests of the school’s water system. Hansen, the Windham Raymond School District’s facilities director, was on...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Native tribes in Maine and New Hampshire celebrate heritage with 20th annual Pow Wow
WELLS, Maine — Native tribes from Maine and New Hampshire gather in Wells on Sunday for a celebration of their heritage. It was the New Hampshire Intertribal Native American Council's 20th annual Pow Wow. Traditionally, Pow Wows were held by Native tribes after the winter season ended, to feast and celebrate surviving the cold weather.
Three injured in Scarborough crash
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Three people were injured in a crash in Scarborough on Tuesday. It happened in the area of 162 Route 1, near the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. Two people were in one of the vehicles, and one person was in each of the other vehicles, Scarborough police told NEWS CENTER Maine.
State awards Harpswell property owners $1.2 million for January storm damage
Six working waterfront property owners in Harpswell are set to receive a total of nearly $1.2 million in state grants intended to support recovery and rebuilding from damage caused by back-to-back storms in January. Gov. Janet Mills’ office announced the grant recipients on Monday, July 22. The six Harpswell businesses...
With Walgreens as long-term tenant, Portland building is sold to NY investor for $6.25M
A retail property leased to Walgreens in Portland that was on the market for a little over a year recently found a buyer who considered it a good investment. Cam Kenmar 3 LLC bought 616 Forest Ave. from Riverwood Commercial Properties Inc. for $6.25 million. Chris Pascucci and Brian Dano...
40-Year-Old Man Arrested after Shots Fired in Maine
A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after shots were fired on Woodford Street in Portland. The Portland Police Department said Chi Ho of Portland was arrested and charged with Reckless Conduct With A Dangerous Weapon. Suspect Fired Gun after Altercation. “An investigation revealed that a man had discharged his...
Dexter police seek help finding missing teenager
DEXTER, Maine — Dexter police are seeking help finding a teenager who has been reported missing. Destiny Mikulskis, 15, is from Dexter, but police said she is also known to frequent the areas of Harmony and Dover-Foxcroft as well. Dexter police said that she was last seen Saturday between...
The love on stage at Maine State Music Theatre isn’t staged. It’s real.
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Darien Crago and Daniel Plimpton, two of the lead actors in Maine State Music Theatre’s production of "White Christmas," portray a couple who fall in love and become engaged. Playing the roles did not require a tremendous leap of imagination. They met 10 years ago...
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
The Ogunquit Playhouse is filling its summer nights with a little night music- literally. “A Little Night Music” is a sophisticated musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler set in early 20th century Sweden. The story revolves around a complex web of relationships and romantic entanglements among the privileged upper class.
Thomaston Town Manager's Report delivers Dragon Cement update: No plans to sell plant, close quarry
Kara George, Thomaston Town Manager, issued the following on current operations of Dragon Products in Thomaston:. I am pleased to provide an update on the current operations of Dragon Cement in Thomaston, following recent discussions with the company's Executive Vice President from South Carolina. Distribution Model: Dragon Cement has successfully...
COA Summer Institute focuses on democracy
BAR HARBOR — The 2024 College of the Atlantic Summer Institute: Questions of Democracy examines democracy in the United States during what many consider to be one of the most consequential years of our times. Speakers will explore questions of authoritarianism, artistic freedom and sociopolitical change during a total of 11 sessions over five days, July 29–Aug. 2. The sessions are free, but registration is required at coa.edu/si.
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