The Saco neighborhood joyfully celebrated preservation and resilience of its fishing community and shoreline with games, food, music and a “crab derby.”
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Posted inLocal & State
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.
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Posted inFood & Dining
It’s farmers market season in Maine. Here’s what to expect
In central and southern Maine, farmers markets are starting to supply early crops and gather excitement about extending the growing season.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Schools and Education
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Some Maine schools shorted because of yearslong DOE mistake
The mistake in how money paid to independent schools for public school students is calculated was discovered earlier this year by Maine’s education department and dates back to 2016.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Lost your ring at the beach or lake? Ring Finders of Maine can help you find it
‘It’s really clear that they just love to help people,’ said a Sabattus woman whose engagement ring was recovered by the group.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors
If Maggie O’Neil can’t find a match among family members, she’ll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2024.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop society to host talk about trolley park Nov. 14
Phil Morse’s talk will highlight the history of the electric railways that served Winthrop from 1902-28 and will also feature the history of the trolley park known as Island Park (1903-1959)