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Short film: ‘Chance of Rain’ features Maine locations
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The short film ‘Chance of Rain’ follows a young woman who moves to take care of her aging grandmother, when she hears a voice tell her she’s going to die next time it rains, here’s the kick: she’s a meteorologist and is forecasting rain for tomorrow.
Low-barrier homeless shelters a little more hopeful after new state funding
Elena's Way is a shelter operated by Preble Street for individuals experiencing homelessness as well as complex physical and behavioral health needs who cannot access any other shelter. (AnnMarie Hilton/ Maine Morning Star) This past winter, the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville served twice as many individuals in their warming...
Maine filmmaker returning to Bangor for 'Bone Cold' special viewing for local veterans
BANGOR -- As part of Mental Health Awareness month, the Maine Veterans Project has partnered with a Maine native filmmaker for a special showing of his film titled 'Bone Cold' at the Gracie Theater this Wednesday. Director and writer of the movie Billy Hanson grew up in Maine before moving...
Judge approves extradition to UK for Bangor native who claimed to be an Irish heiress
A Bangor-born woman who allegedly scammed people in multiple states and countries can be extradited to the United Kingdom, a federal judge ruled. There is sufficient evidence that Marianne Smyth, 54, committed fraud for her to be extradited to the UK to face the charges, federal Judge John Nivison said in an opinion May 9.
University of Maine puts 'new spin' on recycling wind turbines
ORONO, Maine — Pioneering innovation by scientists and engineering students at the University of Maine in Orono has caught the Fed's attention. Researchers at the university recently received a federal grant to study the recycling of wind turbine blades for use in 3-D printing and the construction industry. According...
Mainers donate to annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
BANGOR, Maine — Mail carriers in the Greater Bangor area were out on Saturday picking up doorstep food donations from Mainers participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The U.S. Postal Service's National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and Heart of Maine United Way partner each year...
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