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Multiple fires around Maine spark safety warnings from forest rangers
Crews fought several small wildfires and brush fires around the state over the weekend. In Standish, fire officials say a brush fire broke out near the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Maine Forest Rangers also fought fires that broke out in Aroostook and Penobscot counties. Speaking with rangers on...
Rochester moves to demolish Nancy Loud School, considers recreation options for site
ROCHESTER — Rochester will seek bids to demolish the historic Nancy Loud School, located at 5 Cocheco Road in East Rochester. Following a meeting on April 16, where City Councilors heard that it is not financially feasible to save the 1880 school building, Mayor Paul Callaghan told City Manager Katie Ambrose that the demolition can be placed on the next council agenda for approval.
Seashore Trolley Museum opens for 85th season: Here's what's new
KENNEBUNKPORT — The Seashore Trolley Museum is opening for its 85th season on Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The world’s first and largest electric railway museum will be open weekends in May and Wednesdays through Sundays from June 1 through Halloween. Experience history in motion through interactive trolley rides aboard...
Oar House celebrates 50 years, Exeter's Supreme Pizza reopening
Happy May day Seacoast! The temps are warming up and the restaurant scene is heating up as well. This week we learn that the Oar House restaurant is celebrating 50 years, Exeter's Supreme Pizza is opening after a 3-three year hiatus and Rochester restaurants are gearing up for outdoor dining in 2024. We also revisit everything you need to know before attending to the Great Bay Food Truck Festival and where to take Mom for Mother's Day.
Warming center in Sanford set to close, unhoused Mainers unsure where to go
SANFORD (WGME) -- The warming center in Sanford is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week, but Tuesday, that comes to an end. “Tuesdays coming around. You know a lot of stress, a lot of anxiety, sadness," Robert Edson said. Robert Edson says he and his wife...
Market highlights small businesses, kicking off National Small Business Week
YORK, Maine — New England's small businesses showcased their products at Cliff House Maine as National Small Business Week kicked off Sunday. Makers of the USA partnered with Meet York County and Cliff House Maine to highlight more than 50 vendors from Maine and beyond, drawing about 800 people to the event.
RSU 57 leaders call for review after student's death by suicide
WATERBORO, Maine — RSU 57 held a regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday but immediately made adjustments to their agenda at the start of the meeting. They moved their executive session, which is a closed portion of the meeting that allows them to handle confidential matters, up to the top of the meeting. They then moved the superintendent's report to follow it.
Seacoast roundup: St. Thomas sophomore hits milestone, Spaulding baseball blanks WHS
DOVER - Charlotte De Tolla, in her fifth game as a sophomore, scored five goals and reached the career 100-point milestone as the St. Thomas Aquinas girls lacrosse team beat Gilford, 12-7 on Monday in a Division III contest. Megan Leahy added four goals for the Saints, while Lizzy Holden...
Waypoint Music Fest 2024: Motor Booty Affair headlines show for a cause
This year’s Music Fest, formerly Tele-Fest, has an electrifying lineup, including Dock Squares. This festival is about more than just music; it’s about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism and intellectual developmental disabilities. Proceeds from the Music Fest will directly support Waypoint’s children’s...
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