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With more electric vehicles on the road, Maine firefighters train to better understand tech
BRUNSWICK, Maine — With the rise of green energy, firefighters in Maine are looking to get a step ahead of new technology on the roads with an offered class on how to extinguish fires caused by electric vehicles. Hosted by the Maine Fire Service Institute, dozens of firefighters from...
Before You Order Taste of Maine’s World’s Largest Lobster Roll, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know
Taste of Maine in Woolwich, Maine, is Open, and It Has All the Lobster. It's back and better than ever: the world's largest lobster roll. Even if you have never stepped into the restaurant, you may have seen the Taste of Maine Restaurant on Route 1 in Woolwich, Maine. You really can't miss it. It's the one with the huge lobster on the roof, and I mean the entire roof. Yep, you know the one.
'I take responsibility for our agency:' County sheriff addresses Lewiston mass shooting
BATH (WGME) -- The current sheriff in Sagadahoc County is being challenged by one of his own deputies in the county sheriff's race. Both have been criticized for not taking steps that may have prevented the Lewiston mass shootings after the sheriff's office was warned twice about Robert Card. "I...
Rockland man grieves, Two Bridges, state review his brother’s death in Wiscasset jail
A man being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail has hung himself, in the third suicide since Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties opened the facility on Wiscasset’s Route One in 2006, authorities told Wiscasset Newspaper. TBRJ is doing an internal investigation “as (is) normal procedure for any critical incident we have in the jail,” Col. James Bailey, TBRJ’s correctional administrator, said via email April 25.
It’s ‘O-fish-al!’ Aquarium is opening this year
The Maine State Aquarium is excited to share that we are opening this year! We will open Wednesday, June 26 during the Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days Festival, and then through Labor Day. Our hours are Wednesdays – Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Follow us on social media or the DMR website for more opening announcements.
Rescue to release: Stranded harp seal returns to wild after recovery in Maine
PHIPPSBURG (WGME) -- A harp seal who got stranded on a beach in Cape Elizabeth last month has been released back into the wild after receiving care at Marine Mammals of Maine. The yearling harp seal was dehydrated and fighting an infection when she became stranded on March 31 on Casino Beach in Cape Elizabeth.
Selectmen plan Cozy’s Dockside storm repairs
Southport will address storm damage at the town’s Cozy Harbor property. Selectmen received correspondence from Louise Monroe c who is a lessee of the Cozy’s Dockside restaurant. Monroe sought assistance in repairing storm damage. She also provided photos showing the destruction. During the April 24 meeting, selectmen directed...
Bob Anderson, founder of the original Harpswell Anchor, dies at 70
Robert “Bob” Anderson works at his desk in Harpswell Center in 2012. Anderson, founder of the original Anchor and its editor and publisher for more than 22 years, died on March 21. (Photo courtesy The Forecaster) Robert Anderson, founder of the original Harpswell Anchor, died March 21 at...
Hiring at the Southport General Store
The Southport General Store and Barn is the central hub of Southport Island, Maine. For over 140 years, we have fostered a welcoming and timeless environment for year round regulars and those passing through during our summer months.We are a community staple and Maine destination offering specialty sandwiches, pizza, beer, wine, a unique grocery offering, and a Maine made retail store & workshop space. We offer both take out and dine-in options, and have a host of outdoor and indoor seating. As with most of the region, the summer is our busiest time of year. We offer a competitive hourly wage and share in a tip pool, generous employee discounts, daily staff meals, and opportunities for professional development and growth!
Getting the course groomed for opening
Helping to get the Dolphin Mini Golf course ready for its opening day on Saturday, May 4 on Friday, April 26 were members of the local Coast Guard station. Armed with rakes and leaf blowers, the men volunteered a couple of hours of their time to clear up the winter debris.
Woolwich voters approve all 47 articles at town meeting
It took Woolwich voters, the 80 who were present for the April 24 town meeting in the elementary school gymnasium, a little over two hours to pass a $2.6 million budget and several ordinance amendments. The 2024-25 municipal budget is up 6.9% from last year’s. Voters breezed through the...
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