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Famous Fry Shack Named Maine’s Best Spot for Cheap Eats
An iconic fry shack in Old Orchard Beach is getting some serious national praise. The popular website Cheapism recently posted an article about the best places to grab a cheap and delicious lunch. On this prestigious list of delicious joints is one of Maine's favorite spots for sparkling spuds and other fine snacks, Pier French Fries. The seasonal stand has been serving up their legendary crinkle-cut beach fries since 1932.
East Millinocket police execute search warrants in ongoing theft investigation
EAST MILLINOCKET — Two search warrants were carried out by the Lincoln Police Department with assistance from the East Millinocket Police Department on May 9, as part of an investigation into alleged theft by Harold “Chip” Lamson. The first warrant took place at 7 Lee Road in...
‘Lucky for Life’: 3 $25k a year for life lotto prizes won in New England; 2 in Mass.
Three winning “Lucky for Life” lottery tickets were sold in New England on Sunday — and two were sold at the same store in Massachusetts. Each of the winning tickets is worth $25,000 a year for life, and all three matched the first five numbers from the Sunday drawing. The winning numbers were 1, 6, 10, 16, 27 and Lucky Ball: 8.
Penobscot Valley Hospital finds a new CEO within its own ranks
Just a month after Penobscot Valley Hospital CEO Crystal Landry said she was stepping down from that role, the 25-bed critical access facility in Lincoln has named a successor. Melissa Pelkey, currently chief nursing officer at the hospital, was tapped by its board for the top spot. She will transition...
Wet Wednesday: Showers and potential rumbles in southern Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- We'll start out with clouds for most Wednesday morning before our next weather-maker moves in. Towards the mid-to-late morning hours, expect a round of rain for most areas. The chance for showers in the afternoon and evening will continue, with the slight chance of a thunderstorm, especially...
Hurricane Awareness Tour warns Maine to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held an educational event at the Portland Jetport on Monday and cautioned Mainers to prepare hurricane emergency plans before the summer begins. Serving as its first stop, NOAA's 2024 Hurricane Awareness Tour is aimed at spreading awareness about the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season...
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