With a ‘reimagined event’ in 2020 and low attendance in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizer Jennnifer McDorr expects a higher turnout this year, with face painting, boat cruises, trolley rides, crafts, snacks and more.
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Portland will test wastewater for monkeypox and other viruses
The testing is part of a nationwide effort to monitor wastewater for infectious diseases.
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Brunswick council to consider moving voting site
The Town Council will hold a public hearing Sept. 6 on possibly relocating the polls to the Recreation Center from the junior high.
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Portland Starbucks workers hope union push will lead to pay increases
The high cost of living in Portland makes it difficult for workers to get by on only their Starbucks pay, according to baristas at the Old Port location.
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Lyme disease rebounding in Maine this year
The state recorded 1,433 cases through Aug. 14, nearly matching the yearly total for 2021.
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No lunch, but free yoga at L.L. Bean
The Freeport company has hosted free events, including yoga classes, trivia competitions and movie nights almost every day this summer.
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Bath volunteers roll up sleeves, prepare alternate school in wake of devastating fire
School Principal Jennifer McKay sent out a Facebook post last week seeking volunteers to help build and assemble furniture at the new school location.
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Co-owner of Skowhegan restaurant resigns after video airs of inappropriate recording being taken of woman
A video that’s gotten more than 93,000 views appears to show a man in Skowhegan walking behind the young woman and positioning his cellphone below her skirt as she’s filling out paperwork.
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Stuff the Bus at Renys to support Set for Success in Bath
Stuff the Bus returns for its fifth year to support Midcoast Youth Center’s Set for Success this Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Renys in Bath. Shop for supplies at Renys and help fill the bus with backpacks, pencils, notebooks, calculators and more. Set for Success will distribute the school supplies to […]
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Maine man assaulted multiple officers during Capitol riot, prosecutors say as trial begins
Kyle Fitzsimons faces 11 charges, including 2 counts of inflicting bodily injury on officers, for his alleged role in the attempted insurrection Jan. 6.