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The Best Date Night Spot in Maine Was a Shock to Me
B98.5 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
We are fortunate to live in a place that has so much to offer in the way of entertainment. We've got beaches, places to hike, places to bike, scenic roads for driving, plenty of party bars, and some of the best restaurants in all of New England....
Search resumes for Augusta man missing in Kennebec River near Bath
News Center Maine
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July 7, 2025
Crews resumed searching Monday for a 22-year-old Augusta man who went missing while trying to rescue his dog from the Kennebec River near Bath. BATH, Maine — The Maine Marine Patrol resumed searching Monday for a 22-year-old Augusta man who went...
Crews search for man who wound up in Maine river while trying to rescue his dog
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Maine Marine Patrol officials say crews continue to search the Kennebec River for an Augusta man who went missing while he tried to rescue his dog from the water.Robert Stolt, 22, was fishing on Sunday when his dog jumped from his 23-foot boat...
New book unveils tale of circus ship disaster in Maine's Penobscot Bay
WGME - Maine
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It's a part of Maine maritime history that is unknown to many. In October 1836, a ship headed from New Brunswick to Portland filled with circus animals caught fire and sank. A new book called “The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar” has been...
ICE arrests in Maine are up 50 percent since Trump took office, according to new data
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
ICE has arrested about 100 people in Maine since Trump took office, according to statistics released by the Deportation Data Project that shine new light on the agency’s operations. That’s a roughly 50 percent increase in the average daily arrest...
WATCH: Patrick Dempsey enjoys Portland Hearts of Pine match
Goal
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The Hollywood actor was spotted partaking in the local tradition of pregame oysters while attending the Hearts of Pine's contest at Fitzpatrick Stadium WHAT HAPPENED Patrick Dempsey attended the Portland Hearts of Pine match against South Georgia...
Limitless Wrestling Returns to Hermon, Maine This Month
92.9 The Ticket - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Maine’s largest independent wrestling promotion is bringing its show back to this part of the state, leading up to their biggest event of the year! Pro wrestling is the perfect blend of athleticism, sports, entertainment, music, and...
Which of These 7 Maine Summer Cruises Matches Your Vibe?
101.9 The Rock - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Summer in Maine hits different. The sun's out, the breeze smells like salt, fried clams, fries drenched in vinegar, and you’re ready to do something on the water that doesn’t involve screaming kids or 5ft long jellyfish. Enter: the cruise life....
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Portland Maine News publication area
Portland Maine News
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July 7, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/ In...
ICE arrests in Maine are up 50% since Trump took office, according to new data
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 7, 2025
ICE has arrested about 100 people in Maine since Trump took office, according to statistics released by the Deportation Data Project that shine new light on the agency's operations. That's a roughly 50% increase in the average daily arrest rate,...
High heat and humidity in Maine on Monday, cooler later this week
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME)--- Another very hot and humid day is in store for Maine on Monday. While heat levels drop as we head through the week, humidity levels will remain elevated all week. Monday will see highs into the 90s across the state. With high...
3 injured after malfunction occurs during fireworks show at Maine ski resort
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
Local News By John Waller July 7, 2025 | 11:56 AM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. Three workers putting on a fireworks show at a Maine ski resort for...
71-Year-Old Pro Wrestler Making Return to Ring in Lewiston, Maine
1420 WBSM - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
It ain't over 'til it's over. That phrase once uttered by baseball legend Yogi Berra has been used across sports for decades. Even when you think the finish line has been reached, that isn't necessarily true. For the men and women in the world of...
Motorcycle Rider Seriously Injured in Central Maine Crash
B98.5 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
A Bangor man sustained life-threatening injuries in a Saturday evening motorcycle crash in Fairfield. According to an article on the WCSH 6 website, the crash happened just after 7 PM on Saturday evening.. Maine State Police were called to the...
Shake Shack Could Be Coming to the Maine Turnpike
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Looks like there may be big news for traveling burger lovers. The epic Shake Shack may finally make its debut in the state of Maine. Yum, the crinkle cut fries are calling my name as we speak and we could all be diving in at a Maine Turnpike...
This Iconic Diner Was Named Maine’s Best for 2025
Q106.5 - Maine
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July 7, 2025
While we have so many awesome and amazing diners scattered across Maine, this one in particular was just named the best for 2025! We all love a good diner—honestly, even a not-so-great one can still be a pretty great time. Lucky for us, Maine...
‘Protecting Lives’: Temporary Street Redesigns in Portland Area
WPOR 101.9 - Maine
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This summer, the cities of Portland, Saco, and South Portland are using roadway paint, flexible traffic posts, and speed bumps to temporarily redesign select streets. The project comes after 92 people were killed in Greater Portland area traffic...
Midcoast meat snacks maker brings home the bacon in 'Greenlight Maine' season finale
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Singing Pastures, a Newcastle-based producer of pasture-raised meat snacks, won the $25,000 Season 10 “Greenlight Maine” cash prize. Owners Holly and John Arbuckle plan to use the money to fund a new website ahead of a rebrand and expansion. In...
History says this is how Maine will elect its 3rd independent governor
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
Rick Bennett was 11 years old when Lewiston insurance agency owner Jim Longley won the 1974 gubernatorial race to become the first independent governor in Maine and the country. Twenty years later, Mainers elected a public television host named...
A 13-year-old immigrant was arrested in Maine. It took 2 weeks to get her home.
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 7, 2025
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts — In the summer of 2021, Lesca got a startling phone call. “We have your daughter,” an immigration official said on the other line. Lesca’s 9-year-old daughter, Yori, had crossed the southern border alone, hoping to...