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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...

David Glidden

The Lincoln County News - Maine · July 8, 2025

David Glidden, 75, formerly of Damariscotta and Newcastle, passed away on the afternoon of June 29, 2025 after a period of declining health. Born in Damariscotta on May 8, 1950, he was the son of Doris and Bentley Glidden. David grew up locally...

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...

Congress’ Budget Fights Have Only Just Begun

The Daily Signal - Washington D.C. · July 8, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have delivered on the biggest legislative promises of the Republican Party with last week’s passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill”—extending the 2017 tax cuts and funding border...

Letter to the Editor: RSU 73’s Ethical and legal obligations

Daily Bulldog - Maine · July 8, 2025

To the Editor, I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent decision made by the Regional School Unit 73 (RSU 73) Board of Directors to amend district policies, aligning them with a federal interpretation that recognizes only two...

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...

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...

Profile: Lilly Abreu, the Voice With a Heart

Pittsburgh Magazine - Pennsylvania · July 8, 2025

PHOTO BY DANIELLA VALE Lilly Abreu sits onstage, beaming. Her accompanist, Eric Susoeff, strums the opening chords of “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” at Uncorked, a jazz restaurant in Sharpsburg. Abreu unleashes her soft soprano. By the end of 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...

‘Poisoning the Well’ Authors Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin on PFAS Contamination and Why It ‘Has Not Received the Attention It Deserves’

EcoWatch · July 8, 2025

In the introduction to Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin’s new book, Poisoning The Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, the authors cite an alarming statistic from 2015 that PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are present in the...

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.”...

Anna Kendrick Returns to Maine for Live Comedy Show

Times News Global · June 28, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine — Actress Anna Kendrick returned to her hometown on June 28, 2023, to participate in a live taping of “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” The event featured Kendrick alongside panelists Paula Poundstone, Karen Chee, and Josh Gondelman....

Maine Will Hit 100 Degrees This Week! Here Are Tips To Keep Cool

I-95 - Maine · June 23, 2025

Hey Maine, hot enough for ya? We are about to be thrown smack dab in the middle of some pretty extreme heat and humidity, that will be rearing its ugly head for the next couple of days. Tuesday in particular, will see temps hit 100 degrees, with a...

Berry Bad News: Two Popular Maine Farms Close U-Pick for 2025

Kool AM - Maine · June 28, 2025

If your summer plans involved strolling through a berry field, channeling your inner farm-to-table influencer — bad news came this week. Two of Maine’s best-known pick-your-own farms are taking the 2025 season off… but not by choice. Jordan’s Farm...

Maine Communities Open Cooling Centers To Beat The Heat

Z107.3 - Maine · June 23, 2025

Cooling centers are being opened around the state as temperatures are expected to reach 100 this week. Maine Heat Wave Could Cause Issues for People With Breathing Problems The Spring/Summer weather we've all been wishing for is finally here, and...

Business Portland Press Herald, Maine New 'incubator' wants to keep Maine life science startups from heading to Boston

Yahoo News ·

Jun. 28—Matt Hoffner has seen too many of Maine's promising life science startups leave the state to grow their companies. Entrepreneurs in the burgeoning industry reach a point where they've developed their idea and need to test it out in a...

‘Loud & Layered: A Queer Fashion Exhibition’ T.W. Wood celebrates LGBTQ styles and more

The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont ·

A jaunty red and white striped unitard with brass buttons and a flounce of cream-colored lace with a black bow evoke the style and showmanship of a circus ringmaster. A ballgown, its black tulle skirt spangled with photographs of queer people in...