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Waldo County closed cases
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 17-23. Tina Kegley, 67, of Sedwick, failure to register a vehicle in Belfast Sept. 22, 2016, dismissed; violating a condition of release in Searsport Feb. 15, 2019, dismissed; operating while license suspended or revoked in Searsport Feb. 15, 2019, dismissed.
Brewer Riverwalk Festival returns to downtown Brewer
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - The Brewer Riverwalk Festival returned for its fourth annual event in downtown Brewer. Folks enjoyed food, drinks, entertainment and so much more while boosting local economy and enjoying community along Main Street. The event shut down Center Street to cars and hosted vendors all along the...
Rallying base for Biden, Maine Democrats set sights on rural voters
The 2024 presidential election is a battle for the soul of America, said U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. For Maine Gov. Janet Mills, it’s a choice between compassion or chaos, decency or denigration. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said the country has to keep President Joe Biden in the White House, “otherwise all is lost.” Federal, […] The post Rallying base for Biden, Maine Democrats set sights on rural voters appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Bangor Public Works offering free compost to residents
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Are you in need of compost?. Bangor Public Works is offering some free to residents while supplies last. Compost is available for pickup from seven to five Saturday at public works headquarters on Maine Avenue. People should use the back entrance and there will be signs...
Belfast Council could simply throw money out a city hall window
As a resident of Belfast, I am disappointed - but not surprised - to hear that Nordic Aquafarms filed a lawsuit against the City of Belfast on May 16, exactly one month after Nordic CEO Brenda Chandler and Nordic employee Ed Cotter spoke at the April 16 Belfast City Council meeting about what great neighbors Nordic had been and would be in the future.
Nordic Aquafarms files lawsuit against City of Belfast
BELFAST -- Fish farm developers Nordic Aquafarms are now suing the City of Belfast over the City Council's recent decision to reverse the use of eminent domain, which would have helped the company develop a land-based salmon farm along the Penobscot bay. The city previously granted a condemnation order in...
From Maine to Texas: Red Cross volunteer leaves to provide disaster relief
BANGOR -- The recent tornados and destructive storms in the southern region of the United States have left people in a place of devastation, and one Mainer is lending a helping hand. Maine resident Raybo Frank boarded a flight at the Bangor International Airport on Friday, May 31st that headed...
Interior Sec. Deb Haaland to deliver keynote at Maine Democratic Party convention
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will deliver the keynote address at the Maine Democratic Party convention on June 1, the party announced Thursday. Haaland, a former U.S. representative from New Mexico, was one of the first Native American women elected to Congress. She was then nominated by President Joe Biden in 2021 to head the U.S. […] The post Interior Sec. Deb Haaland to deliver keynote at Maine Democratic Party convention appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
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