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Restoration work begins at Lewiston's Veterans Memorial Park
LEWISTON, Maine — Restoration work is now underway at the Veterans Memorial Park. Flooding in a winter storm damaged the riverbank and several monuments there. The city estimates it will cost $180,000 to fully restore the park. The American Rental Association Foundation and the Toro Company teamed up to...
An Anonymous Gift
A long time ago (I seem to be saying that a lot lately) I met Edith Hazard at Bookland in Brunswick during a book signing. Edie, as I have come to know her, was meeting and greeting with her newest book, “Singing for your Supper,” and I was signing my first book “WINTER.” We weren’t overrun with interested customers – well, at least I wasn’t, so we had some time to visit. Bookland was approaching hard times as bookstores everywhere were beginning to feel the pressure of online shopping. However, the wonderful managers of our “local” stores were committed to promoting Maine authors and artists. Karla and JoAnn were huge supporters who, despite waning markets, really emphasized, in their respective locations, Maine products. I guess that’s what Edie and I were, however, I hardly put myself in the same class with Ms. Hazard. I did photographs, she does words, and has continued to pursue and develop her craft over the many years since our chance meeting.
Multi-vehicle crash backs-up traffic on Maine highway
BOWDOINHAM, Maine — A crash involving multiple vehicles was causing delays on Interstate 295 in Bowdoinham Friday afternoon. The crash was on the northbound side of the highway near mile 38 at about 12:35 p.m. and the Maine's Total Coverage traffic reporting system was showing delays of about 10 minutes for drivers as of 1:30 p.m.
Night Hawk is ready to go on tour, but first they have a graduation to attend
PORTLAND, Maine — Across the country, there are countless college bands. Friends who get together to play music, but then move on to their careers after their college years are over. That’s not the case for the members of Night Hawk. Night Hawk is made up of seniors...
'Day Without Child Care' highlights systemic issues in affordable care
The sun was shining Monday afternoon as kids at YWCA Central Maine's childcare programs made their way outside, enjoying face-painting and crafts set up for a "Day Without Child Care." A nationwide effort, the day aims to emphasize the systemic issues in the child care industry, and the need for federal support.
Hometown Maine: Topsham
TOPSHAM, Maine — Midcoast Fencing Athletic Club is new to Topsham and is hoping to bring the sport of fencing to more Mainers. The club's coach says that it can help people in ways outside of physical health. For this week's Hometown Maine, Jacob Murphy shows the ropes of...
Second man charged with manslaughter in Turner crash that killed grandmother acquitted
AUBURN, Maine — A second driver charged with manslaughter in the death of a Fayette grandmother following a deadly crash in Turner in 2022 has been acquitted by a jury in Auburn. After deliberating for an hour and a half Tuesday, a jury in Androscoggin County Superior Court came...
Settlement deal ends lawsuit over Orr’s Island property
A trio of fish houses and piers on Barleyfield Point, a rocky peninsula that juts out into Lowell’s Cove, Orr’s Island. Its numerous owners have settled a lawsuit filed by one shareholder seeking to force the others to sell their interest in the property. (J.W. Oliver photo) A...
An Anonymous Gift
A long time ago (I seem to be saying that a lot lately) I met Edith Hazard at Bookland in Brunswick during a book signing. Edie, as I have come to know her, was meeting and greeting with her newest book, “Singing for your Supper,” and I was signing my first book “WINTER.” We weren’t overrun with interested customers – well, at least I wasn’t, so we had some time to visit. Bookland was approaching hard times as bookstores everywhere were beginning to feel the pressure of online shopping. However, the wonderful managers of our “local” stores were committed to promoting Maine authors and artists. Karla and JoAnn were huge supporters who, despite waning markets, really emphasized, in their respective locations, Maine products. I guess that’s what Edie and I were, however, I hardly put myself in the same class with Ms. Hazard. I did photographs, she does words, and has continued to pursue and develop her craft over the many years since our chance meeting.
Mike Hagerty steps down after 27 years as Yarmouth boys' soccer head coach
CTSY - Yarmouth Schools. Mike Hagerty has resigned as head coach of the Yarmouth Boys' Soccer Program. He has decided that the time has come to step down after 27 years as the head coach in Yarmouth and over 30 years involved in the youth programs there. In addition to...
3rd annual Ukraine fundraiser will replace hospital equipment
Harpswell volunteers will hold a fundraiser for war-torn Ukraine for the third year, this time to send money to the city of Chuhuiv to replace hospital equipment destroyed or damaged by Russian missiles. The event will be on June 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 936 Harpswell Neck Road,...
Coast Guard conducting mass rescue training in Casco Bay
FALMOUTH (WGME) -- The U.S. Coast Guard is working with the Chebeague Ferry and other first responders on the water for annual mass rescue operation training on Thursday in Casco Bay. Boats will be launching in and out of the Falmouth Town Landing starting around 10 a.m., so don’t be...
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