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Maine-native Cooper Flagg to make NBA Summer League debut
WGME - Maine
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Maine basketball star Cooper Flagg is set to make his debut on Thursday in his first NBA Summer League game. The Newport-native was drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks who will square off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas on...
Eli Spaulding wins second-straight Maine Amateur Championship
FOX 23 - Maine
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WATERVILLE (WGME) – Defending Maine Amateur Champion Eli Spaulding began the final day three shots behind leader Luke Ruffing, who was playing on his home course at Waterville Country Club. Spaulding stole the show Thursday. He was 2-under for the...
Central Maine Power begin summer internship program
WABI - Maine
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July 10, 2025
FARMINGDALE, Maine (WABI) - Thursday was National Lineworker Appreciation Day and some Central Maine high-school students have been prepping for weeks. That’s as a part of the Central Maine Power Union Trade Internship Program. For decades,...
Why some Maine weed shops are struggling to expand
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 11, 2025
With eight cannabis facilities lining its Main Street, there’s no denying the marijuana industry has grown Presque Isle’s business sector. Now, the city’s first adult-use store wants to enlarge its own footprint. Full Bloom Cannabis, which...
With recent court ruling, Maine federal workers brace for more uncertainty, potential layoffs
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 10, 2025
Labor unions that represent federal workers in Maine say they're bracing for more upheaval, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its plans for large-scale layoffs. "There's a lot of uncertainty,"...
Overdose deaths continue to decline in Maine
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 10, 2025
Overdose deaths continue to decline in Maine, according to data presented at the seventh annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit in Augusta Thursday. Governor Janet Mills said reported fatal overdoses have fallen by more than 20% since the first...
Maine Public addresses potential impact of federal funding cuts on public media
News Center Maine
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July 9, 2025
President and CEO Rick Schneider said that 12 percent—or around $2.5 million—of their budget is at risk. He emphasized the importance of this funding, particularly when it comes to informing Mainers of emergency alerts. "We are the backbone for...
Young boy holds annual yard sale for Make-A-Wish Maine
WABI - Maine
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July 11, 2025
GLENBURN, Maine (WABI) - In 2023, 12-year-old Trent Nickerson brainstormed the idea of a yard sale for Make-A-Wish Maine, and it has become a successful annual event. Last year, the family raised 4,000 dollars for Make-A-Wish Maine, and they say...
July off to warm start in Maine
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- It’s July in Maine, a time when many people flock to the beach or a nearby lake. So far, July has been above average temperature-wise. Our hottest day came back on July 6, with a temperature of 92 degrees. Overall, we’ve run...
After a paddleboarder's unsolved killing in Maine, authorities urge people to stay vigilant
NBC News
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July 11, 2025
Days after the mysterious killing of a paddleboarder in Maine, state law enforcement officials said they are continuing to review leads and urged residents to remain vigilant. “The Maine State Police recognizes the fear and discomfort that this...
Northern Maine Community College teams up with nonprofits to offer child care on campus
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle will partner with three Aroostook County nonprofits to offer child care on campus. The child care center will fill a "pressing need" for students and the wider community, the school's president...
Basketball Stars Cooper and Ace Flagg Host Summer Camp in Maine
Times News Global
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July 11, 2025
ORONO, Maine — Twin basketball stars Cooper and Ace Flagg will host a two-day youth basketball camp at the University of Maine in Orono on August 9 and 10. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 1-6 and will run in two daily sessions: 9 a.m....
Spaulding Wins Second-Straight Maine Amateur
BVM Sports
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July 10, 2025
OAKLAND, Maine – Loyola University Maryland sophomore-to-be Eli Spaulding won the Maine Amateur Golf Championship for the second-straight year on Thursday, earning a spot in the U.S. Amateur for the second time, as well. Spaulding shot a 2-under...
Federal funding freeze threatens Maine's after-school and summer programs
News Center Maine
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July 10, 2025
MSAD 54 staff say the funding freeze is impacting 57 programs across Maine, including its after school and summer programs for K-5 and middle school students. NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine — A more than $6 billion freeze in federal education funding is...
4 Perfectly-Secluded Beaches in Maine to Avoid Big Crowds
Q96.1 - Maine
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July 10, 2025
It's not uncommon during the summer in Maine to find yourself on a beach filled with both locals and tourists trying to soak up some sun. For many, the hustle and bustle of those beaches is just a little too much to handle. So if you're up for the...
Maine’s house vacancy rate leads the nation, but doesn’t mean they’re available
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 9, 2025
Maine has the highest percentage of vacant homes in the nation, but most of them aren’t available for someone to move into. Of the 746,552 homes in Maine, 157,467 of them are vacant, giving the state a 21.1 percent housing vacancy rate, according...
Report: Pedestrian deaths decline in Maine
WABI - Maine
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July 10, 2025
Maine (WABI) - A new report out Thursday shows 7,148 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. last year. New data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows a 4.3 percent drop from 2023. GHSA says more than three-quarters of pedestrian...
'Unicorn project' successfully connects downeast Maine to US interstate
News Center Maine
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July 10, 2025
A new $107 million highway connects Washington County to I-395, easing truck traffic and completing a decades-long infrastructure goal. BREWER, Maine — It's easy to take highways for granted, until the one you need doesn’t exist. People in...
Kennel Owners Face New Rules: What LD 1771 means for breeders, towns, and dogs in Maine
WAGM - Maine
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July 10, 2025
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A new law in Maine, LD 1771, shifts kennel licensing authority from local municipalities to the state’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry— creating a significant change in how dog kennels, including...
Eli Spaulding wins Maine Amateur Golf Championship
WABI - Maine
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July 10, 2025
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Eli Spaulding won the Maine Amateur Golf Championship at -4. He was the only golfer to finish under par for the tournament held at Waterville Country Club. Ron Kelton finished second at even part. Luke Ruffing entered...