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Maine's Thunderstorm Season is Here - Know How to Stay Safe
Q106.5 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Thunderstorms can be fun to watch, but it's important to take certain precautions before the fun turns dangerous. Maine Emergency Management Agency Says Lightning is Powerful and Deadly Lightning is not something to be taken for granted. A single...
Cooper Flagg and twin brother, Ace, to hold basketball camp at University of Maine
WABI - Maine
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July 10, 2025
ORONO, Maine (WMTW) - Basketball standouts and twin brothers Cooper Flagg, the top pick in the 2025 NBA draft, and Ace Flagg, a high school champion in three different states, will be holding an instructional camp in their home state of Maine next...
UMaine Extension Offers Specialty Jam and Pickle Workshops at Maine Tasting Center
The Lincoln County News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Pickling will be the topic of a workshop at Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset on Friday, Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension) University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two food preservation workshops at...
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
The appeal still needs to be formally dismissed by a court, but it is essentially dropped given that both parties agree. PORTLAND, Maine — Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student...
Maine motel owners see fewer bookings as tourists wait for last-minute deals
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Lodgings are seeing fewer bookings and on shorter notice. Business owners believe consumers are worried about having the cash to afford future stays. MAINE, USA — Rooms that were once booked full are more likely to be open for motels, hotels, and...
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...
Maine Man Missing After Jumping in the River to Rescue His Dog
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A search is underway for an Augusta man who jumped in the Kennebec River to save his dog. Augusta, Maine Man Went Missing After Jumping in the Kennebec River for His Dog Robert Stolt, 22, of Augusta, was fishing on the river near Bath yesterday...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Maine’s Best Restaurants Beyond Portland: 30 Must-Try Spots
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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July 7, 2025
There’s been a monumental shift in Portland, Maine, since the turn of the century. The city has transformed into an East Coast tourism hotspot, with its swanky hotels, popular shopping district, fun activities, and vibrant culture. However, what...
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...
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....
Maine man critically injured in collision between dirt bike, 4-wheeler
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A young man from Maine suffered serious, life-threatening injuries on the Fourth of July as the result of a collision between a dirt bike and a four-wheeler in Wilton, according to authorities.Wilton Police Chief Ethan Kyes said the collision...
Maine and a GOP lawmaker who ID'd a transgender athlete online agree lawsuit is now moot
KPRC - Texas
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July 7, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine – Attorneys for the state of Maine and a conservative lawmaker who identified a transgender teen student athlete online now agree that the lawmaker's appeal over her loss of voting rights for her post is now moot. Republican state...
Maine State Police establish tip line for Union homicide investigation
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Sunshine Stewart was last seen paddleboarding on Crawford Pond. Police are asking anyone with information about her death to call them or text "MESPTIP" to 847411. UNION, Maine — Maine State Police have established a tip line for the investigation...