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Posted inCommunity
Levant orchard aims for top spot with Peter Rabbit maze
LEVANT — Treworgy Family Orchards is again in the running for the title of Best Corn Maze in the USA, competing against 20 other top corn mazes nationwide. Following its triumph the past two years, Treworgy’s is back with a new design for 2024, featuring the character Peter Rabbit, according to a news release from […]
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Posted inMaine
Police say man pointed gun at troopers before he was shot and fell from Piscataqua River Bridge
The man, who has not been identified, is accused of killing a woman in Troy, New Hampshire. An 8-year-old boy was found dead in his car. Police said the boy was not shot by officers.
Posted inCommunity
Smoking cessation program to start in September
The program gives you tools to overcome your tobacco addiction and quit for good. The program features a step-by-step plan for quitting, and each session is designed to help you gain control.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Acadia-related spending drops for second year as fewer people visit
The number of visitors and how much they’re spending on hotels and restaurants has been dropping since 2021, but the numbers are still much higher than they were before the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainers may see more savings from using electricity during off hours
Regulators say expanding time-of-use rates to the supply side of electric bills could cut costs and take pressure off the grid. Currently, customers can only save on delivery costs when they use electricity early in the morning or late at night.
Posted inMaine, News
Scientists express concern about scale of foam spill, the latest in a long, dirty history at former base
The high concentration and range of toxic forever chemicals in last week’s spill raises health and environmental concerns, and is putting pressure on the state to expand testing and protect public health.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Finalists announced for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year award
The winner, who will be announced in October, will go on to represent Maine in the National Teacher of the Year program.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Updated COVID-19 vaccine rolls out at Maine pharmacies
There has been an uptick in reports of new COVID-19 infections through most of the summer.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine granted $7.3 million for prenatal and postpartum home health care visits
The funds can provide Mainers with home visits from nurses, social workers and other health care professionals as part of their prenatal and postpartum care.