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Miller School to Hire New Special Education Teacher

The RSU 40 Board of Directors unanimously gave permission for Miller School to hire a second special education teacher at its Thursday, Nov. 5 meeting. “We’re so happy and excited and honored to have the support of the board to make this very much needed and very positive change to our LEAD program,” Miller School Principal Shawn Strack said in an interview on Nov. 6.

Damariscotta, ME · 1d
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Waldoboro Native Raising Funds to Finish Movie Shot in Hometown

The premise of “Maine Noir” asks a simple question: what would you do if you found $3 million hidden in the walls of your house?. Lucas McNelly is currently crowdfunding $10K in finishing funds for the feature film on Kickstarter. McNelly and his cast and crew shot the...

Waldoboro, ME · 1d

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Wiscasset Kayak Shop Aims to Make the Outdoors for Everyone

On the pier on Water Street in Wiscasset, a new kayak shop will spend the winter preparing to get people on the water in the coming year. Justin Laurion and Zhiyuan Ma opened Sheepscot Boating in late September to make kayaking more accessible. Their store has kayaks available for renting or purchasing.

Wiscasset, ME · 1d
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UMA gets women’s basketball win at UMF

Alisyn Alley (Stearns) recorded 15 points, five rebounds, five assists, four steals, and two blocks to lead University of Maine at Augusta women’s basketball to a 79-70 win at UMF on Tuesday night. Yvonne Roberge had 12 points, while Sierra Gibbons (Hall-Dale) added 10 points. Bella Petrocci put in...

Augusta, ME · 2d
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Wiscasset Planning Board Sends Zoning, Ordinance Changes to Select Board

The Wiscasset Planning Board unanimously approved proposed zoning and ordinance changes after a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 9. The amendments now go to the Wiscasset Select Board for consideration. Wiscasset voters would ultimately decide whether to approve the changes before they go into effect. The Village 1 district is...

Wiscasset, ME · 1d

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Discount Asphalt Paving to match Toys for Tots donations — up to $2,500 — for Waldo County children

Family-owned Belfast paving company will double every cash gift to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots this holiday season, with every dollar staying in Waldo County BELFAST — Discount Asphalt Paving, a family-owned paving company that has served Maine homeowners and businesses since 1969, announced that it will match cash donations to the Marine […]

Waldo County, ME · 1d

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New Wiscasset Massage and Healing Arts Studio Encourages Self-Care

A Wiscasset studio offering massages and wellness sessions opened its doors on Sunday, Nov. 1. Kindred Kneads Massage and Healing Arts Studio, owned by Shannon McAuliffe and Chelsea Edgar, offers services that seek to improve their customers’ physical and mental health. The studio’s primarily offers massages, in addition to stretching sessions, foot reflexology, a pressure point-based therapeutic technique, and Reiki, a Japanese energy-based relaxation practice.

Wiscasset, ME · 1d

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The Main Street in Maine That Still Looks Like It Did in 1920

Technically, Belfast is a city, but its downtown is cozy enough that it feels right at home among small towns in Maine. Take a stroll down Main Street to spot the town's oldest features-rows of 19th-century brick buildings nestled close together as the road climbs uphill. The unique second-story windows and intricate roof details catch […]

Belfast, ME · 20h

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta City Council approved a preliminary agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to change how trash is handled at Hatch Hill, the regional landfill serving the city and seven surrounding communities. Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden. How the...

Augusta, ME · 2d

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J. Edward Knight to Acquire Agency’s Property and Casualty Business

J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business of Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will take effect on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. Atlantic Insurance & Benefits has long served Maine families and...

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Hallowell City Council votes to allow The Quarry Tap Room to renew liquor license

HALLOWELL (WGME) -- A popular bar in central Maine is keeping its liquor license, after a police chief initially asked for it to be cut off. The Hallowell City Council voted unanimously, with one recusal, Monday night to renew the liquor license for The Quarry Tap Room. That bar faced...

Hallowell, ME · 3d

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Gardens Aglow opens Saturday at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay

BOOTHBAY, Maine (WABI) - Gardens Aglow opens Saturday at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay and runs through Jan. 2. A mile-long path glows with more than 750,000 LED lights. Strung end to end, the lights would stretch about 65 miles, the distance from South Portland to Boothbay. This year’s...

Boothbay, ME · 1d

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Augusta, ME Snow Forecast: Under 1 Inch Possible Nov. 13

Augusta, ME – Residents across parts of Maine and New Hampshire could see rain transition to snow overnight Thursday, Nov. 12, into Friday, Nov. 13, as colder air moves across the region, bringing the possibility of light accumulations and slippery conditions.

Augusta, ME · 18h

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Dresden Unveils Memorial Honoring Town’s Veterans

After two years of work, Dresden unveiled its veterans memorial in a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7. Benches sit beside a granite stone engraved with the insignias of the U.S. armed forces branches. Residents gathered in the rain to listen to the memorial’s dedication and background on the Dresden Veterans Memorial Committee, which had been charged with establishing it.

Dresden, ME · 1d

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‘Art in the Square’ Returns Nov. 12

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation “Art in the Square” returns Thursday, Nov. 12 with a reception from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of original artworks and find one-of-a-kind gifts at the art foundation’s gallery. “Art in the Square” presents a...

Boothbay, ME · 1d

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All aboard for vintage train rides, adult nightcap

Get your tickets to ride for holiday fun...And meet Santa at Boothbay Railway Village beginning Dec. 5 & 6! File photo. The holiday season gets a heavy dose of nostalgia and magic as the Boothbay Railway Village Museum transforms its historic grounds into a winter wonderland. The beloved annual North Pole Express returns for three consecutive weekends on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5–6, 12–13, and 19–20.

Boothbay, ME · 2d

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You Know That Person Who’s Impossible to Shop For? Hallowell’s New Store Might Help

A new Etsy-style shop is coming to 132 Water Street in Hallowell, with personalized gifts, Maine souvenirs and school spirit wear for that hard-to-shop-for person.

Hallowell, ME · 2d

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Prescott Memorial School honors veterans with military museum

Prescott Memorial School, in Washington (Maine), welcomed veterans, families, and community members on November 9 for a special Veterans Day celebration filled with gratitude, remembrance, and a wonderful sense of community. One of the morning’s highlights was a presentation by Prescott’s student leadership group, P.A.L.S., under the guidance of Morgan...

Washington, ME · 1d