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Santa and Mrs. Claus’s Favorite Maine Place

On a rare night off, the Steelgraves, who are Clauses-for-hire during the holiday season, like to unwind at this Portland bar.

My cat, my everything

To say we have been through a lot together doesn’t paint the hues and textures of our bond. She was my person.

How much will the new Maine state flag cost taxpayers if approved?

Question 5 asks if you'd like to change the current Maine flag, which is blue and has the state seal, to one that's like Maine’s original flag from 1901, which has a pine tree and blue star. Well, as Don mentioned, all the current flags that fly at state offices and other buildings would need to be replaced.

Maine Eviction Prevention Pilot Program opens Monday to prevent renters from losing housing

The program was designed based on data gathered during the pandemic that showed evictions were occurring for renters who were about $1,500 behind in their rent.

Main Street in Richmond closed Tuesday morning

RICHMOND, Maine — Officials have closed a section of Main Street in Richmond Tuesday morning. The road is closed from the Exit 43 Quik Stop gas station at 712 Main Street to Enterprise Farms at 467 Main Street, according to an alert from the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maine on Election Day

The race for the White House tops the list of federal, state and local contests that is being put to voters to decide in Maine.

Maine House candidate 2024: Mark Zimmer, District 150

Maine House candidate Mark Zimmer shares his views as he seeks election in 2024 in Maine House District 150, (Eliot/Kittery/South Berwick).

Blue-sky flooding in the Old Port is a preview of the future

Despite sun and clear skies, in the old Port this weekend, some rolled up their pants or donned rain boots to wade through eight inches of water to grab lunch near Commercial Street on the Portland Pier.

Woman rescued, husband found dead about 200 yards away after couple went missing in Maine woods

Pamela Helmstadter, 72, was found about 200 feet away from her husband, John. He was pronounced dead, while she was found suffering from hypothermia.

Varsity Maine football honor roll, Oct. 21

Caught two touchdown passes and had 117 yards receiving on offense, and made eight tackles and intercepted two passes on defense in win over Mt. Blue. Dane Cabral, Leavitt: Racked up 203 yards receiving and caught three touchdowns while making five receptions against Scarborough.

UAlbany women's basketball takes 2nd in America East preseason poll

The America East women's basketball preseason poll ranked Maine first, UAlbany second and Vermont third to lead the 9-team league.

Maine author will discuss his new book at Auburn Public Library

Maine author David Florig will talk about his new book, “The Shattered Curling Stone,” from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. There will be readings from both the award-winning “The Stones of Ailsa Craig” and “The Shattered Curling Stone,

UMaine women’s basketball tabbed first, men fourth in America East preseason poll

The Maine women received five of the nine first place votes, edging UAlbany (three first-place votes) for the top spot in the preseason poll. Binghamton, ranked sixth in the poll, received one first-place vote. The Black Bears went 24-10 last season, winning the America East title and earning a spot in the NCAA Division I tournament.

Elderly couple got lost in Maine woods for four nights. One of them survived thanks to their loyal pet dog

An elderly couple from Maine got lost in a wooded area for four days – but one of them survived thanks to their loyal pet dog. Pamela Helmstadter, 72, and her husband John Helmstadter, 82, had set off for a walk with their two dogs on Sunday 13 October ...

Maine Public's Your Vote 2024 guide to the general election

Maine appoints two U.S. senators to represent the state at a national level. Senators serve six-year terms. Maine’s current senators are Angus King, an independent, and Susan Collins, a Republican. Only King is up for reelection this year.

Maine system to outsource 500 jobs: 4 notes

Bangor, Maine-based Northern Light Health is outsourcing 500 housekeeping and cafeteria jobs to Compass One Healthcare, effective Jan. 1, a spokesperson for the health system confirmed to Becker's on Oct.

Houlton consignment shop attracts shoppers statewide

Located in the historic S.L. White Drug Co. building on Main Street, On the Rack sells women’s clothing, jewelry, beauty items, the Rude make-up line, shoes, boots and bags.

Tips to reduce browntail moth hair exposure during outdoor activities this fall

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service, and 211 Maine remind residents and visitors to protect themselves from browntail moth hairs this fall.

Hannaford brand frozen waffles among national recall over listeria concerns

The Maine-based supermarket chain announced that they are recalling several varieties of its frozen waffles after being alerted by supplier Treehouse Foods that the products have the potential to be contaminated with listeria.

Minor League Markets: Fans Love Portland

In a New England port town known by outsiders for its lighthouses and shipyards, great beer and lobster, flannels and L.L. Bean boots, Portland, Maine, has evolved into a quintessential minor league sports town.

Augusta teen’s chess gambit helps revive position of Maine’s young player scene

Experts credit young people, like 15-year-old Jacoby Grotton, for helping to create a boom for chess that's been made more accessible by online websites and apps.

Harris eyes a rural Maine congressional district in a hunt for every possible electoral vote

Former President Donald Trump has won Maine's 2nd District twice in a row. Both times, it was the only electoral vote Trump won in New England. But Vice President Kamala Harris is making a play for the district,

Western Maine Audubon presents ‘Mountain Lakes as Sentinels …’ talk

Western Maine Audubon presents: MOUNTAIN LAKES AS SENTINELS OF CHANGE IN THE NORTHEAST, a talk by Dr. Rachel Hovel and Dr. Julia Daly

Maine cities on the verge of breaking temperature records Monday

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Get ready for some record-warm temperatures and sunshine to start off the work-week in Maine. Portland and Augusta both have daily high temperature records of 75 degrees set back in 1979. Both have a forecasted high of 76 degrees on Monday.

In Maine’s probate courts, most adults placed in guardianships don’t have lawyers

A new report from Disability Rights Maine found that between 2019 and 2021, 75 percent of people placed in guardianships did not have an attorney.

Missing hiker, 72, found near her dead husband’s body in Maine woods kept alive after dog slept on her chest

Pamela Helmstadter was rescued last Thursday in the woods in Alexander in Washington County — days after she and her husband, 82-year-old John Helmstadter, had set off on the walk and got

Maine man made homemade bombs and dropped some from drones, officials say

Authorities say the man used drones to set off explosives near the homes of several people with devices he created from fireworks, propane bottles, and other materials.

Gov. Josh Shapiro brings Blue Wall Bus Tour to Carlisle

Multiple governors from battleground states continued the Blue Wall Bus Tour for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Sunday in the Susquehanna Valley.

Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel staff take top honors at 2024 Maine Press Association ceremony

The press association's annual awards ceremony was held Saturday at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center in Bar Harbor.

Man arrested following fire in Biddeford

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WABI) - A man has been arrested and charged with arson and burglary after a fire in Biddeford early Sunday morning. First responders arrived to a home on Proctor road and the State Fire Marshall was requested to investigate.

Bucking national trends, a third of Maine towns still count ballots by hand

Maine’s other municipalities use voting tabulation devices, which studies have shown are faster and more accurate.

Varsity Maine’s games to watch, Oct. 21-26

Leavitt at Nokomis field hockey 3:30 p.m., Monday The final game remaining in the Class B North regular season will also be the final piece of the region’s postseason puzzle. The Warriors (8-4-1) will likely clinch the No.

Maine woman rescued after four nights in forest; husband found dead

Pamela Helmstadter was found in a forest more than a mile from her home in Alexander, Maine, where she and her husband, John, had set out for a hike with their two dogs four days earlier, authorities said.

The Maine Monitor earns 11 Maine Press Association awards

The Maine Monitor, and its co-founders John Christie and Naomi Schalit, were honored during by Maine Press Association.

Maine Men’s Hockey wins overtime thriller on homecoming

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - It was a wild night of hockey at the Alfond. On Saturday night Maine Men’s Hockey hosted Quinnipiac looking for the weekend sweep. The Black Bears got off to a hot start. With goals from Taylor Makar, Owen Fowler, Ross Mitton and ...

Clinton man arrested following shooting of woman

A Clinton man was arrested Saturday after allegedly shooting a woman in the neck Saturday night at his home on Hill Road, according to police.

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