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J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business of Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will take effect on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Atlantic Insurance & Benefits has long served Maine families and...
Maine commercial fishermen will get a firsthand look at two ocean robots designed to help captains better understand conditions on their fishing grounds during upcoming demonstrations in Portland and Rockland. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) is hosting the demonstrations as part of Robots for Fishermen, a project under the...
If you have taken a trip to downtown Waterville lately, you have probably noticed the large bright red sign that reads “Ollie’s.” Located next to the Dollar Tree in the shopping plaza across from Alfond Commons, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is a discount retailer offering great bargains with up to 70 percent off store items. The discount chain had its grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, and the store is now open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as well as Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine State Ferry Service recently co-hosted a commissioning ceremony for the M/V Captain Almer Dinsmore ferry vessel. The commissioning ceremony at Maine State Ferry Service headquarters in Rockland, ME, marked the official introduction of the 154-foot M/V Dinsmore – the first hybrid diesel-electric ferry designed and built in New England – into service on the Rockland–Vinalhaven route. It can carry up to 250 passengers and 23 vehicles, Maine DOT noted.
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that it will hold four recounts next week, three for races for Maine Legislature and one for a Kennebec County commissioner seat after several close finishes in last week’s midterm election. First up will be Maine Senate District 18, which includes parts of Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland […]
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -A Maine woman is collecting fuzzy socks and other comforting gifts for people undergoing cancer treatment in memory of her sister. Melissa Marshall remembers her sister, Tiffany Andrews, wearing fuzzy socks to her weekly chemotherapy appointments. Sometimes they were purple, Andrews’ favorite color, and they were always cute.
Brody Gibson threw four touchdown passes as Husson University topped in-state rival Maine Maritime Academy 65-0.
BANGOR — Penquis C.A.P., Inc (Penquis) was selected to receive a $1,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE: BJ) as part of the company’s team member giving campaign. Funding through BJ’s Charitable Foundation will support Penquis’ annual Turkey Drive, a communitywide effort held each November in partnership with Free the Z 107.3 FM and […]
