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Maine governor declares June 25 Cooper Flagg Day to honor Mavericks' projected top pick
Sporting News
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June 25, 2025
Cooper Flagg will soon join the Dallas Mavericks, but he is getting a big honor in his home state. The 2025 NBA Draft is only hours away, and the Mavericks will soon begin the night by taking Flagg with the first pick. After having a superb...
Fourth of July firework displays and events to check out around Maine
WGME - Maine
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If you're looking for Fourth of July firework displays, parades or celebrations near you, CBS 13 has got you covered. We've compiled a list of locations across the state. Below is a list of some of the locations offering fireworks and...
Maine governor proclaims June 25, 2025 ‘Cooper Flagg Day'
NECN - Massachusetts
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Gov. Janet Mills has officially proclaimed June 25, 2025, as "Cooper Flagg Day" in Maine ahead of the hometown hero's expected selection as the No. 1 pick in Wednesday night's NBA Draft. “Cooper Flagg's extraordinary talent and dedication to...
Orono Town Council tackles safety issues with new committee recommendations
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Orono Town Council has formed the Good Neighbor Committee to address safety concerns from university house parties. ORONO, Maine — The town of Orono, home to the University of Maine, is taking steps to address safety concerns. "Safety has to come...
New mystery from Gloucester-based author Peter Swanson is a thriller-in-reverse
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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One Thursday night in 1997, I was doing homework near the little kitchen TV when “Seinfeld” started in reverse, and my 15-year-old mind melted. The episode, titled “The Betrayal,” opened with the Castle Rock logo, followed by end-credits over a...
Underdog Energy wins Greenlight Maine competition
BVM Sports
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June 29, 2025
Via University of New England Athletics, 6h ago June 29, 2025 – 09:05 AM Recent University of New England men’s ice hockey student-athletes Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett took another step in growing their startup company, Underdog Energy, by...
Maine Summer Dining: 15 Outdoor Spots in Greater Portland
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 25, 2025
Here's to sunshine, fresh air, and making the most of everything Maine has to offer during these very short summer months. From camping and hiking to boating, swimming, and taking in breathtaking views, the state’s natural beauty is second to...
Maine switches to solar powered oyster farming
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The barge was built by New Gloucester-based Shred Electric. Shred has also fabricated a custom, 26-foot aluminum work boat powered by a large electric outboard. It can transport oysters and keep them cool in a solar and battery charged...
34-Year-Old Man Wanted after High Speed Chase in Maine
101.9 The Rock - Maine
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June 29, 2025
Police are looking for a 34-year-old man after a high speed chase in Caribou. Wanted on Multiple Charges Sean Cloney is wanted on several charges including operating after habitual offender revocation, eluding, reckless conduct with a motor...
Abhishek Bachchan marks 25 yrs in cinema: Looks ahead with renewed purpose, earns praise from Big B
Daijiworld News
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June 29, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi Mumbai, Jun 29: Actor Abhishek Bachchan is set to complete 25 years in the Indian film industry on Monday, marking a significant milestone since his debut in J.P. Dutta’s 2000 drama Refugee. As he reflects on...
Slurp oysters and learn how to shuck at The Maine Oyster Festival
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 29, 2025
Slurp oysters and learn how to shuck at The Maine Oyster Festival It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday EXTREME HOLD FOR SURE. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, VICTORIA. WELL, THIS WEEKEND, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FRESH OYSTERS WILL BE SHUCKED IN FREEPORT FOR THE...
Maine governor's tourism welcome gets chilled Canadian reaction
Telegraph-Journal
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June 24, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick The Issues Janet Mills tells Fredericton audience they have nothing to fear about coming to Maine, but local financial adviser tells her otherwise Author of the article: John Chilibeck • Local Journalism...
Maine governor wants N.B. tourists back, but premier says major ‘change’ needed
Global News
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June 24, 2025
Maine Gov. Janet Mills is travelling in the Maritimes and has convened with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt just a week after the pair met up in Boston. For Mills, cross-border co-operation is top of mind as the two sides navigate political...
This Aamir Khan film was rejected by Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor; actor himself disliked movie; opened on bumper note, became flop, movie is...
DNA India
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June 29, 2025
Can you imagine actresses saying no to Aamir Khan films? Well, this happened during the pre-production of Thugs of Hindostan. Well, ultimately is was wise call by them, as we all know what happened to this Yash Raj Film. Bollywood's Mr...
Maine's Biggest Bank Robbery: A Decorated Vietnam Vet Turns Clown
97.5 WOKQ Radio - New Hampshire
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June 24, 2025
Finding out about the largest bank robbery in New Hampshire was interesting to me. $2.8 Million dollars and a dead bank president is a heck of a story...but it does not even come close to Maine's biggest bank robbery. READ MORE: This is the...
Man Charged with OUI after Chase Ends with Spike Strips in Maine
Q96.1 - Maine
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June 29, 2025
A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with OUI after a police chase through several towns ended with spike strips in Greenville. Criminal Speed and OUI The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office said Edward Goodwin was charged with eluding a...
Maine Resort Offers Daily Breakfast Buffet to General Public
92 Moose - Maine
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June 24, 2025
Once upon a time in Maine, you wouldn't have to travel far to find yourself a quality buffet. Restaurants all across the state offered them with some restaurants making their name on the quality and consistency of their food. These days, buffets...
Fitness star left paralyzed from waist down after tick bite... as US suffers worst-ever outbreak
Daily Mail
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June 24, 2025
She had just achieved her 'dream physique' as a budding fitness influencer. But Maria Palen, 31, from California, has told how her life was turned upside down after a tick bite left her paralyzed from the waist down. The brunette initially...
Rep. Libby agrees to drop appeal after regaining her voting and speaking privileges
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 7, 2025
A Republican state lawmaker is asking a federal court to dismiss her appeal of a lawsuit filed against Maine's House Speaker. Rep. Laurel Libby of Auburn had alleged that Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, was violating her free speech rights by...
Maine could run out of money for public defenders, commission warns
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 24, 2025
Maine lawmakers didn’t budget enough money to pay for constitutionally mandated lawyers during the next fiscal year, members of the commission that oversees the system said. There’s a $13 million funding gap for the Maine Commission on Public...