Maine Legislative Republicans held a press conference today, Dec. 6, to discuss the efforts by outside environmental groups to destroy the State’s beleaguered lobster industry. Maine lobstermen were part of the event at at Hallowell Seafood & Produce as letting the public know about legislation that has been submitted. It will prohibit any business from …
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Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show Coming in January
The 82nd Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show returns to the Augusta Civic Center Jan. 10-12, and aims to meet farmer demand for learning, planning, and networking. This year’s event is the first in-person gathering since 2019. The previous two years featured exclusively online attendee experiences. Visit the Maine Agricultural Trades Show webpage for show news …
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Maine Dogs Heading to Puppy Bowl
Two puppies from Maine have been chosen to take part in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl. The rescue pups, Betty and Higgins, from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, will both be on Team Ruff Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. This year's Puppy Bowl will feature 2 puppies from Maine. These cuties are Higgins and Betty! …
Portland Sea Dogs Are Getting a New Owner
The Portland Sea Dogs baseball team today, Dec. 6, announced they are selling the team. They will remain an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. From The Portland Sea Dogs website: (The team) has entered into an agreement with a new owner, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select minor league …
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Belgrade Teen Gives Back to Community
Thank you Madison Waldbauer, a 14-year-old from Belgrade, who is helping her community by donating essentials to those that have found themselves in a homeless situation. According to WMTW, Madison raises money, fills, and then delivers backpacks with items such as like blankets, toothbrushes, hand warmers and even tents to local shelters and soup kitchens. …
Enforcement of REAL ID Postponed
The REAL ID policy scheduled to start next year, has now been postponed until May 7, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security’s original deadline was May of 2023. #BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security says it intends to delay the full enforcement of its REAL ID policy until May 7, 2025: https://t.co/8c9kH7dFjd — CBS 13 …
Enfield Man Killed in Bangor Crash
On Friday night, Dec. 2, police responded to a car vs. pedestrian crash at Exit 184 off I-95 in Bangor. From the Maine State Police: 36-year-old Tracy Pelletier of Orono was driving a 2016 Honda Civic when she struck a pedestrian who was walking on the Union Street exit off-ramp. The pedestrian was 28-year-old Ryan …
Drug Seizure in Hancock County
Two people in Hancock County have been arrested and charged with aggravated drug trafficking offenses following a joint drug investigation among MDEA’s Down East Task Force, the Maine Warden Service, and the Maine Marine Patrol. Seized during the search warrant were drugs, cash and 46 firearms. From the Maine State Police: A Deer Isle man …
Belgrade Crash Under Investigation
This morning, Dec. 1, just before 6:30am, Maine State Police Troopers responded to a crash on Route 27 in Belgrade at a railroad crossing. From the Maine State Police: The driver of a blue Hyundai Elantra, 83-year-old William Bockman of Smithfield, was travelling south on route 27 when he collided with a machine called a …
Man Dies After Portland Shooting
A 26-year-old Maine man died last night, Nov. 29, after being shot in Portland near Sherman Street and Mellen Street. An autopsy is scheduled for today, Nov. 30. No other details are being released. NEWS RELEASE Police Investigate Sherman Street Death PORTLAND, Maine – On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 9:45 PM,… Posted by Portland …