‘100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Road Trip’ by Bob Krist of Boothbay Harbor features sites and stories from Kittery to Fort Kent. The film will air on Maine Public TV.
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Lenny’s at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook relaunches under new owners
The 10-year-old bar, restaurant and music venue relaunched March 11.
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Amid federal uncertainty, Maine lawmakers approve $1.5M to protect faith groups against attacks
Democratic lawmakers said the funding for Maine nonprofits and houses of worship would help offset a potential halt in federal funds under the Trump administration.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How a chemical spill in Brunswick has affected Casco Bay
A 2-year study tracked the toxic reach of forever chemicals from a 51,000-gallon spill of firefighting foam in 2024.
Posted inMaine, News
Clear out your space and donate to these 8 places in Greater Portland
Spring cleaning time is a good way to give your gently used items a second life with someone else.
Posted inMaine, News
Sanford cheerleader, 9, is on her third set of lungs
Buxton Center Elementary School, where Emily King’s mother teaches 1st grade, was recognized by New England Donor Services for its support of the family.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Developer of data center for Jay mill seeks exemption to proposed legislation
The decision could shape whether a major redevelopment project moves forward in a region still recovering from the loss of its paper industry.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine mother-daughter duo create children’s book to bring kids outdoors
Susan Cassidy, of Standish, and her daughter Randee, of Sebago, co-authored ‘Ladybugs and Ellie Go Camping’ hoping to get kids outside.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine police were investigating Skowhegan town manager before his death, records show
The Maine State Police seized cellphones and computers from Nicholas Nadeau’s Winslow home as part of their investigation into a complaint from a teenage girl in Florida.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Are antique vehicles 25 years or older exempt from Maine’s annual inspections? | Fact brief
A 2024 amendment to state law altered the definitions and exemptions for vehicles registered as antiques.