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Direct primary care clinic opens in Maine
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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“What’s coming is very alarming,” Brad said. “We’re teetering on the edge already right now and if you come in and take $800 billion from Medicaid (as was initially proposed), we’re in serious trouble.” Brad said direct primary care clinics like...
18 Maine South Athletes Earn NISCA Academic All-American Status
Arlington Heights Journal - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
Boys and girls swimmers from Maine South accounted for 18 of Illinois’ 83 NISCA academic All-American athletes to help Illinois rank No. 6 in the nation for most selections. A total of 22 boys and girls from the Journal-area were honored. To earn...
Southern Maine road closed after car stereo part mistaken for bomb
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Police closed a York County road for several hours on Thursday after a discarded piece of a car stereo system was mistaken for a bomb. The York County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a suspicious object on the side of Lower Guinea Road in Lebanon...
Death of Maine paddleboarder classified as homicide
WCAX - Vermont
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July 10, 2025
UNION, Maine (AP) — Police in Maine are investigating the death of a paddleboarder near a campground in rural Maine as a homicide and asking the public for help finding the killer. The body of Sunshine Stewart, 48, of Tenants Harbor, Maine, was...
Maine-NH bridge carrying Route 1 Bypass over river will close next week
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 8, 2025
The bridge carrying the Route 1 Bypass over the Piscataqua River between Maine and New Hampshire will close for two days next week. That will allow crews to inspect the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Maine...
Maine School of Science and Mathematics Is Teaching the Problem-Solvers of Tomorrow
Down East: The Magazine of Maine
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July 8, 2025
Eva Ociepka suspected Maine School of Science and Mathematics would be a good fit for her high-school education, but she never guessed how much she would thrive. In her four years, the ambitious Belfast native served as vice president of the...
This Maine Restaurant Is One of the Most Remote on Earth
Q106.5 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Not only is this restaurant in Maine stunningly beautiful, but it’s also just as—if not more—exclusive and difficult to access. Listen, Maine is full of amazing hidden gem restaurants—but the one we're talking about today isn’t just a hidden gem...
15 Maine Beaches Had Persistent 'Fecal Bacteria' Problem in 2024
92 Moose - Maine
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July 10, 2025
There's a couple words that nobody wants to hear or think about when it comes to visiting a Maine beach and taking a dip in the ocean. Those two words are 'fecal bacteria'. According to Maine Public, that's the unfortunate reality for about 50...
Thanking Maine’s leaders for coming through for seniors | Letter
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Our local legislators deserve a big thank you for supporting LD 814, the Older Mainers Act. This important legislation allows Agencies on Aging to address needs at the local level. Championed by Rep. Kristin Cloutier, and supported by Sen. Peggy...
Lack of info about Maine paddleboarder’s slaying rattles community
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
UNION, Maine — The lack of information being given out by Maine State Police concerning the homicide death of Sunshine Stewart is leaving many people nervous. Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky said Wednesday there has been a noticeable increase in...
Discover 10 Places in Maine to Crush ‘National French Fry Day’
WDEA AM 1370 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Tomorrow, celebrate the crispiest day of the year, Maine-style. From beachside classics to duck-fat masterpieces, here’s where to get your fry fix across the Pine Tree State this Friday! It goes without saying that you can’t have a sandwich or a...
Power Banks Sold in Maine Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
There’s an active recall on a specific power bank that was available in Maine for over half a decade due to potential fire and burn hazards. When you hear about a product recall, it’s important to take it seriously—it’s not just a suggestion....
These Legendary Women of Rock Have All Played in Maine
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Maine is not a large state, but that certainly hasn't deterred many of the biggest stars in rock and roll. The state has a rich history of live rock shows. Portland, Bangor, Old Orchard Beach, college towns, and even Oxford Plains Speedway have...
Maine Military Museum is worth your time | Letter
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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July 8, 2025
I recently had the pleasure of touring the Maine Military Museum in South Portland, led by director/curator Lee Humiston. It may be the most impressive military museum I’ve ever visited, and that includes the National WWII Museum in New...
Bomb Squad Investigating Package in Southern Maine
B98.5 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
According to an article on the WMTW website, a portion of Lower Guinea Road in Lebanon was closed to traffic on Thursday morning. As of 11 AM a bomb squad was on their way to the site where a suspicious package had been spotted. The article did...
SoPo Just Got Fresher: The Garden Bar is Open in Maine
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 10, 2025
South Portland just got greener and fresher! The Garden Bar is now official open, according to Portland Food Map. They're located at 173 Ocean Street and have completely transformed the former Rwanda Bean Café into this gorgeous bright, leafy spot...
Body recovered from Kennebec River amid search for missing Maine man
WGME - Maine
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BATH, Maine (WGME) -- A man’s body was recovered from the Kennebec River amid a search for a missing Maine fisherman. Maine Marine Patrol says a man’s body was found around 6 p.m. on Wednesday on the shore of Woods Island in the Kennebec River....
Maine State Police Say Missing Rangeley Man is Found Safe
I-95 - Maine
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July 8, 2025
A Silver Alert has canceled for a Missing Rangeley man with developmental disabilities who's been safely located. Missing Rangeley Man Was Last Seen in Oquossoc, Maine Brian Shorey, 62, of Rangeley, was last seen on Monday, July 7, 2025, at...
Road reopens in Lebanon after bomb squad investigation
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
A portion of Lower Guinea Road in Lebanon was closed for several hours Thursday morning and into the afternoon after what police called an unknown device on the side of the road.Police said the device was determined to be a discarded vehicle audio...
Donate to NEWS CENTER Maine's Texas Flood Relief Fund
News Center Maine
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July 10, 2025
TEGNA's local news properties across the U.S. are joining forces to raise money for Kerr County and the surrounding areas impacted by flash floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — In the wake of deadly flash floods across central Texas, our station's parent...