Mark J. Judd, 20, is described as a beloved member of the community who touched the lives of everyone who knew him, according to a GoFundMe page.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Maine Public to move Portland studio, build event space at old Public Market
Maine Public purchased the building at 320 Cumberland Ave. for $20 million.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
‘Layers of invisibility’: Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites show signs of human trafficking
Federal prosecutors say they have found no evidence of exploitation at the clandestine marijuana grow houses. Some local law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates and several grow house workers say otherwise.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Farmers’ Almanac: ‘Brace yourself for a wet winter whirlwind’ in 2025
The latest Farmers’ Almanac is expected to hit the shelves this week and, as always, provide a near-endless supply of tips on everything from gardening by the moon to grating cheese and being prepared for the next power outage.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Things to Do
Spyderpig is one of the hot air balloons to lift off at this weekend’s festival
The balloons and pilots you can see Aug. 16-18 at the 2024 Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Things to Do
Tips for watching the hot air balloon launches
What you need to know for the 2024 Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival on Aug. 16-18.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Jason Davis is a lead engineer at Panolam Surface Systems
Davis, 51, has also been handed the apprenticeship program to oversee. The student has become the teacher, he said, and it is the best part of his job.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Woman rescued from Swift River in Byron
An unnamed woman injured her leg after jumping into the Swift River near the Coos Canyon Rest Area.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis
Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.