Children say they plan to help others with proceeds from lemonade and Popsicle stands.
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Hundreds flock to Gardiner as 2024 Hemmings Motor News Great Race finishes 9-day, 2,300-mile rally
This year’s rally included 125 cars, and hundreds of fans from across the country gathered at the finish line in downtown Gardiner.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Ombudsman ‘not aware’ of the high number of wanderings from Maine assisted living facilities
There is no requirement to notify the office of Maine’s long-term care ombudsmen when residents wander from residential care – something that happened at least 115 times from 2020 to 2022.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Boaters receive annual blessing from Portland religious leaders
A blessing for good catches and smooth sailing has been extended to all boaters – occupational and recreational.
Posted inMaine, News
Power outages reported after severe thunderstorms move through Maine
Most of Maine was under a severe thunderstorm watch, while Androscoggin and Oxford counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning.
Posted inMaine
Massachusetts man dies in Fairfield crash
Ryan Sargent, 38, of Sterling, Massachusetts, died late Saturday when ejected from his car after the vehicle failed to negotiate a corner on Center Road, left the roadway and rolled over, according to police.
Posted inMaine
Waterville City Council to consider union contracts for police
The meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Face Time: Jessica McKenzie helps with the good work of Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston
McKenzie, 34, of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, and now of Lewiston, is a big part of why the Trinity Jubilee Center is able to help as many people in need as it does.
Posted inMaine, News
Fungus takes toll on Maine’s browntail moth populations
Ideal weather conditions for the fungus are helping kill browntail moth caterpillars, which cause an itchy rash in humans.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s medical cannabis market had its boom. Is it in a bust?
The gap between sales of medical and recreational cannabis is narrowing in Maine.