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How diesel prices could impact how much you pay for Maine lobster
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (288+ words) Lobster is what Maine is famous for, and could be more expensive as diesel prices near $6 per gallon Maine is known for lobster. The state even has a license plate dedicated to it. But the crustaceans are pricey, and could…...
"Congdon's After Dark" opens food truck park for summer season
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (142+ words) WMTW The food trucks will be open through Labor Day, with extended hours starting next month Nearly 30 trucks are rotating in and out of the Congdon's parking lot on Route 1 in Wells. Now in its tenth year, "Congdon's After Dark…...
Saco Fire Dept. launches new community risk reduction initiative
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (247+ words) The city of Saco is launching a new emergency prevention program. The fire department is now equipped with risk reduction toolboxes. Chief David Hamel said their goal is to reduce preventable incidents while helping residents feel informed and supported. These…...
Maine nonprofits partner to send grieving kids to summer camp for free
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (227+ words) A new partnership between Piper Shoes, Ketcha Outdoors, and the Center for Grieving Children will allow 30 kids to attend summer camp for free. Ketcha Outdoors is a year-round nonprofit organization in Scarborough that offers outdoor programs on a 107-acre campus…...
Video shows Maine bicyclist's close call with U-Haul truck
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (349+ words) A Maine man who is an avid cyclist captured video of a close call he had with a U-Haul truck. Norm Boutin, of Standish, said the near miss happened in Westbrook a few weeks ago. The video, which was captured…...
Employee of tree cutting company seriously injured in Hollis, officials say
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (164+ words) One person was seriously injured on the job in Hollis while performing work for a tree cutting company, according to officials. Hollis Fire-Rescue Chief Chris Young said his department responded to a call for a "back country rescue" shortly before…...
Gov. Mills celebrates statewide school cellphone ban
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (177+ words) The governor visited Westbrook High to hold a ceremonial bill signing Gov. Janet Mills joined state and local lawmakers at Westbrook High School on Wednesday to celebrate a new statewide ban on cellphones in Maine schools. The ban, which will…...
Chief meteorologist Roger Griswold announces return date after receiving cancer treatment
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (295+ words) Roger was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in late February and took some time away from Channel 8 to focus on his health Maine's Total Weather chief meteorologist Roger Griswold has announced when he will be returning to Channel 8 after he took…...
New poll shows Troy Jackson made big gain in Democratic primary for Maine governor
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (677+ words) A new Pine Tree State Poll released Wednesday by the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center shows former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has seen a significant rise in the Democratic primary for Maine governor. The poll shows that…...
Passenger dead, drivers seriously injured after Dover-Foxcroft crash
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (153+ words) One person is dead following a crash in Dover-Foxcroft that left two other people seriously injured, according to police. The Dover-Foxcroft Police Department said the crash happened at about 12 p. m. Tuesday in the area of 2372 Dexter Road, which is part of…...