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Maine governor wants N.B. tourists back, but premier says major ‘change’ needed

Global News · 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...

Slurp oysters and learn how to shuck at The Maine Oyster Festival

WMTW 8 - Maine · 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's Biggest Bank Robbery: A Decorated Vietnam Vet Turns Clown

97.5 WOKQ Radio - New Hampshire · 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...

Drag queens were cut from A Star is Born until Lady Gaga “fought” for their inclusion

Gay Times · July 8, 2025

A Star is Born came close to excluding drag queens – until Lady Gaga intervened. (That’s motheeeer!) In a recent interview with MailOnline, Willam revealed that she, and other queens featured in the Oscar-winning drama (including Shangela), were...

Maine Resort Offers Daily Breakfast Buffet to General Public

92 Moose - Maine · 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 · 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...

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 · 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...

A New City Just Won Top U.S. Destination for the First Time — Ending a 12-Year Streak for a Southern Favorite

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Travel + Leisure just revealed the winners of its 2025 World's Best Awards A new city topped the outlet's list of best U.S. destinations, ending a 12-year run for the previous champ Charleston, S.C. had held the title since 2013 For...

Man Charged with OUI after Chase Ends with Spike Strips in Maine

Q96.1 - Maine · 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 could run out of money for public defenders, commission warns

Bangor Daily News - Maine · 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...

Dolphin Derby Festival Returns to Chase Palm Park on July 13, 2025

Santa Barbara Independent - California · July 8, 2025

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – July 1, 2025 – From noon to 5 p.m. on July 13, Chase Palm Park will be home to the once-a-year spectacle of the Dolphin Derby Festival. Admission is...

Falmouth Community Fest unites town with music, food, and fun despite rainy weather

WGME - Maine ·

FALMOUTH, Maine (WGME) -- The second annual Falmouth Community Fest Saturday brought laughter, music, and food to Falmouth's Community Park. "We have balloon animals, face painting, lots of stuff for kids, so it’s just to bring out everybody in...

"Maine galat bol diya tha toss pe" - Rohit Sharma reveals hilarious story of lying to Anil Kumble during 2013 Champions League final

Sportskeeda · June 23, 2025

Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma revealed a hilarious story from the 2013 Champions League final. The final was played in Delhi between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Rohit Sharma was leading MI and spoke about an incident from that...

Maine House narrowly passes bill to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports

Maine Public Broadcasting Network · June 13, 2025

The Maine House gave initial approval Friday night to a bill that would ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports after hours of emotional debate on the issue. The measure will likely face more significant opposition in the Maine...

Maine business recognized by police for helping teens

KTVZ - Oregon · June 23, 2025

Click here for updates on this story WESTBROOK, Maine (WMTW) — Ernie’s Cycle Shop has a stock of bicycles for a wide range of prices. It sells some used bikes for a couple hundred dollars, and some of its new bikes are nearly $6,000, but the...

Maine legislature rejects bill to keep trans athletes out of girls’ sports amid growing conflict on issue

KLIN News Talk - Nebraska · June 13, 2025

Fox News correspondent David Spunt has the latest on the debate over transgender athletes in sports on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Maine Senate voted against bill LD 1134, which would have kept biologically...

Maine House deadlocks on proposal to ban transgender girls from female sports

Bangor Daily News - Maine · June 13, 2025

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine House of Representatives deadlocked Friday on a proposal to ban transgender girls from competing in sports aligned with their gender identity following lengthy debates on the issue President Donald Trump has targeted the...

Sorry, Baby: How Eva Victor Made a Personal First Movie About Sexual Assault ‘Feel Like a Hug’ (Exclusive)

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Eva Victor is the writer, director and star of Sorry, Baby, in theaters June 27 The 2025 Sundance Film Festival breakout follows Agnes, played by Victor, who is navigating the aftermath of sexual assault Victor speaks to PEOPLE about...

Man Ejected from Tractor Trailer & Seriously Injured in Maine

Big Country 96.9 - Maine · June 28, 2025

A 58-year-old man was seriously injured Friday after he was ejected from a tractor trailer following a crash on I-95 in Old Town. Man Ejected from Tractor Trailer The Maine State Police said Robert Pierce from Westbrook was taken to Eastern Maine...

Man Charged with Assaulting Parents after Home Invasion in Maine

101.9 The Rock - Maine · June 28, 2025

A 40-year-old man was arrested for Assault after breaking into his parents’ home and attacking them in China, Maine. Man said “I’m Here to Kill You” The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said Jacob Merrill told his parents, “I’m here to kill you.”...