The state is investigating a woman who allegedly kept and sold malnourished horses, cows, dogs and cats at her Burnham property and was convicted of nearly identical charges about 15 years ago.
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How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer
Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
To address its problem, Augusta arrests homeless people. It’s not working
In the first 4½ months of this year, one-third of people arrested by Augusta police were homeless, a situation that’s not likely to change without housing and more services.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Tenants Harbor woman identified as homicide victim after body found in Union pond
The medical examiner ruled 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart died in a homicide, but her cause of death and further details were not released.
Posted inMaine
York County launches mobile alert system at 5 beaches
Beachgoers can now sign up for safety alerts at spots in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York and Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Augusta Fourth of July celebrations held
Rich Abrahamson captures a downtown parade and Old Fort Western festivities.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump signs his giant tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic
The legislation extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, slashes Medicaid and food stamps by $1.2 trillion, and provides for a massive increase in immigration enforcement. Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper projects that nearly 12 million people will lose health insurance under the law.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Without a split-top bun, do you really have a Maine lobster roll?
Split-top buns, thought to have originated in Maine for Howard Johnson’s clam strip rolls, turn out to be the perfect vehicle for lobster rolls.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs
Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
‘The thrill of a lifetime’: What was competing on ‘Jeopardy!’ like for Maine man?
Jason Singer’s run on the show came to an end on Thursday night’s episode, but he will fondly remember the journey of joining his wife as a champion.