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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...
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...
The scoop on New York's ice cream preferences, according to Instacart
106.1 BLI - New York
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July 18, 2025
When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. As a toast to National Ice Cream Day on July 20, Instacart has got the scoop on how people in New York and across the country satisfy their sweet tooth during...
5 House Democrats Join Most Republicans to Pass $832 Billion Military Bill
Truthout
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July 18, 2025
Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! The U.S. House passed legislation early Friday that would provide roughly $832 billion in funding for military programs for the coming fiscal year, a...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
Body recovered from Maine river
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
A body was found Wednesday evening in the Kennebec River in Bath. A witness on Crawford Island spotted the body on nearby Woods Island, where the Maine Marine Patrol recovered it about 6 p.m., according to the Maine Department of Marine Resources....
This Weekend Only: Maine’s Moxie Festival 2025 Takes Over Lisbon!
Z107.3 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
It’s Moxie time! Head to Lisbon, Maine this weekend for the Moxie Festival 2025—parades, food, music, and all the fizzy fun you can handle. Don’t miss it! If you're "Mad about Moxie" you don't want to miss this. Looking for a fun summer road trip...
Understanding Your Knife Rights in Maine: A Legal Guide
The Smithville Herald
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July 10, 2025
When it comes to carrying a knife, knowing your rights is essential, especially in a state like Maine, where laws around weapons can be confusing. Whether you’re a hunter, camper, or just someone who enjoys having a knife for everyday tasks, it’s...
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...
Shakespeare in Maine
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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For fans of Shakespeare, summer is a great time to see productions of works by the Bard. We’ll learn which plays are being performed in Maine, what’s being done to keep Shakespeare in the public eye, and why his work remains relevant today....
Cooler, wet Thursday in Maine will give way to nice weekend
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME)--- Cool, wet weather is in store for Maine Thursday. Warmer, nicer weather arrives for Friday and it will continue to be nice through the weekend. Heat levels will then build next week. Thursday will be the coolest day of the week....
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...