LEWISTON (AP) — Organizers of an upcoming Maine balloon festival are offering safety information after a weekend hot air balloon crash killed 16 people in Texas. The Sun Journal reports that the 24th Great Falls Balloon Festival is set to take place Aug. 19, 20 and 21 in Lewiston. The festival’s website says it only […]
August 2016
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Rules on shark fin removal tightened
PORTLAND (AP) — Interstate regulators are tightening the restrictions on the last species of shark that can have its fins removed at sea in the U.S. Smooth dogfish are the only sharks from which American fishermen can remove fins at sea. Many other sharks can be hunted, but fins can’t be removed until processing on […]
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Parked car blamed for fire outside Kimball Health Center
SACO — An engine fire Tuesday that started from a car parked at the Kimball Health Center spread to the exterior of the building. Firefighters responded to a call around 7:30 a.m. of a car fire next to the building, located at 333 Lincoln St., according to Deputy Fire Chief David Pendleton. Shortly after the […]
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Hollis man accused of driving girlfriend’s car into pole
HOLLIS — Maine State Police say a Hollis man intentionally drove his girlfriend’s car into a utility pole following an argument Friday. The victim was briefly caught in the vehicle prior to the crash when she reached in to retrieve her dog but was able to free herself. Police said she sustained minor injuries. Jeffrey […]
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New sub shop benefits local fire departments and others
Firefighter-themed Firehouse Subs opened in Biddeford on Monday, at a new development at 580 Alfred St., across from the Shops at Biddeford Crossing. The sub shop– the second of the franchise in the state– is the latest addition to the development, which also includes a Dunkin’ Donuts, Sports Clips hair salon, U.S. Cellular and a […]
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SIS Bank donates to Hospice of Southern Maine
As part of its Employee Donation Program, SIS Bank recently announced a donation of $500 to Hospice of Southern Maine. Each month, SIS President and CEO Mark T. Mickeriz randomly selects an employee who is then given the opportunity to pick a local nonprofit that is meaningful to them to receive the donation. For the […]
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Dayton woman writes award-winning memoir
DAYTON — Local author Kimberly Sue McLaughlin’s memoir, “Come Running When I Call,” won a 2016 finalist spot in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, referred to as the “Sundance” of the publishing world and the largest not-for-profit book awards program recognizing independently published books. “Come Running When I Call” is the inspirational story of […]
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Day services program for Alzheimer’s, dementia
Southern Maine Health Care’s Adult Day Service Program promotes the well-being of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Participants enjoy activities in a therapeutic environment designed to maximize their abilities. For the caregiver, the program offers support and education as well as a break from the responsibility of providing 24-hour care. The program is held 7:30 […]
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Support group for Parkinson’s disease
A Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets 2-4 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Huntington Common, Ross Road, Kennebunk. The free group offers a place to share information and support for people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, caregivers and those in related health fields. Call 767-9773.
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Thursday, August 4
Joanne and Clint Andrews will display and explain the various shapes and uses of carnival glass at the meeting of the Waterborough Historical Society at 7 p.m. in the air-conditioned Grange Hall, 31 West Road, South Waterboro. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served. For more details, call Jim Carll at 247-5878. Author […]