Several trails at Acadia are closed for parts of each year to protect endangered peregrine falcons, which nest on cliffs.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Woman rescued from Kennebec River near Head of Falls in Waterville
A man who jumped into the river to assist the woman said he was not sure how she ended up in the water.
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Posted inMaine, News
Update: Missing Wilton teen found
Gabriel Keith, 13, of Wilton was found Wednesday afternoon after being reported missing from his home Tuesday night. The teen commented on a Wilton Police Department post on Facebook, saying: ‘try and catch me if you can.’
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Mainer sues monster truck tour after Topsham crash injured her and son
A Fryeburg mother is seeking damages after a monster truck tore down utility lines, knocking down a pole and injuring her and her child at the Topsham Fairgrounds.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Breeze Airways to add another route between Portland and Florida
Starting Nov. 20, the airline will offer flights twice a week from Portland to Sarasota.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Farmington voters approve funding for skateboard park
Voter approval was needed because perpetual care comes with the funding.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of August 12-18
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of August 12-18. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
California solar company’s demise underscores industry primed for casualties
SunPower’s stumbles happened against the background of high interest rates, which make panels less affordable for homeowners, and a major subsidy cut in its home state – the country’s biggest solar market.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris’ pick of Walz amps up excitement in Midwestern states, inspires big donations
The Harris campaign said Wednesday that it had raised $36 million in the first 24 hours after the vice presidential announcement.