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The bees are back: Maine needs 1.4 billion bees to pollinate its blueberry crops alone
FALMOUTH, Maine — A wave of customers returned to local farms and flower shops this weekend looking for some last-minute Mother's Day gifts. Winslow Farm and Flower Shop in Falmouth had one of its first busy days of the season on Sunday as Sarah Boudreau and her family welcomed back regular customers and locals.
MDOT employs new technology to improve safety, awareness of road construction
WEST GARDINER — This is the time of year when seasonal traffic volumes increase and many road construction projects begin in Maine. Representatives from the Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Turnpike Authority, Maine State Police, Associated General Contractors of Maine, and AAA Northern New England joined together in West Gardiner on May 13 to highlight the importance of safe driving especially in work zones.
Make Waves of Change at the 3rd annual Paddle for a Purpose
All are invited to join Hearty Roots for the third annual Paddle for a Purpose community fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Proceeds from the event will benefit the mindful work of Hearty Roots, a Lincoln County-based non-profit, as they foster community wellness through connection, adventure, and reflective experiences.
Honoring fallen officers at annual Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial observance
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine's law enforcement members who lost their lives in the line of duty were honored on Tuesday. Members from all over the state met in Augusta for the annual observance service at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The are 88 names of fallen officers on the...
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