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Central Maine News: LePage Moving Out of Statehouse

Renee Nelson — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:10:37 +0000

These are some of the stories central Maine is talking about today. LePage work out of the Blaine House because of a dispute with Legislative Council. Maine lawmakers voted to repay Maine hospitals & Medicaid, LePage immediately issued a public veto message. The Boy Scouts of America voted to welcome openly gay scouts, But not openly gay leaders. Court [...]

$590 million Powerball Winner Could Have Ties to Maine. Maybe!

Randy McCoy — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:41 +0000

The $590 million Powerball jackpot was hit by only one person that lives in Zephyrhills, Florida. Zephyrhills has a big ties to Maine as it is the community in Florida that has the most people from Maine. In fact, this past February, the 60th annual Maine Day reunion was held. A Member of the City [...]

Maine Gas Prices Three Cents Per Gallon Higher This Week

Andy Capwell — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:13:36 +0000

As the thermometer starts to rise, so do the gasoline prices in Maine and across the country. The price-Monitoring website MaineGasPrices.com reports that the average cost for a gallon of gas in Maine went up more than three cents this week to $3.54.The national average raced up nine cents per gallon to an average of [...]

Baby Eagles In Maine!! [LIVE WEBCAM]

Sharon Buck — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:26 +0000

Whenever you see the eagles flying high above you while driving on the highway, don’t you wish you could see them up close and personal? YOU CAN! Check out the LIVE WEBCAM in Brookfield, Maine! This webcam has been around since 2006 and RIGHT NOW you can see the 2 babies in the nest! The [...]

The Black Flies Are Here! Run For Your Life!

Sharon Buck — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:52:00 +0000

It came on so suddenly. One evening we were in the field across the street playing baseball. The next night…We were SWARMED! With the onset of spring, all of us can’t wait to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. But there is that one drawback for the next month or so: The Black Fly. [...]

Youth Hunting Day Is This Saturday!

Sharon Buck — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:04:27 +0000

Chad is really excited! This Saturday is Youth Hunting Day for the state of Maine. This Saturday, he gets to take his son, Bradley, who is 10, hunting for wild turkey! Wild turkey season starts Monday. The youths get the chance to go out with their parents the Saturday before the hunting season starts. Here [...]

Large Bear Spotted Outside 96-Year-Old Wayne Woman's Home

Andy Capwell — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:18:57 +0000

Priscilla Stevenson is 96 years young and still lives in her home in Wayne. Priscilla and her son Ford, had notice that a bird feeder had been pulled down and dragged away from her house. They thought the culprit was a raccoon.

Sharon Donated to the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals

Sharon Buck — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:57:45 +0000

I saw the commercial on television while sitting on the couch with Chad. I decided to learn more about it. And I’m glad I did! The Maine State Society For The Protection of Animals is located in South Windham and it’s New England’s largest equine rescue and rehabilitation facility. I had no idea it existed. [...]

This is Where to Get Your Federal Tax Extension Form

Renee Nelson — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:40:18 +0000

Ok, I have the info. It is ready to be done. I just have not done it. I am getting money back, so I am sure this is not a big deal to the government. But I need to make it legit. I have NOT filed my taxes and I need to file an extension.

Last Call! What's the Best Time to Stop Serving Alcohol?

B98.5 — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:19:37 +0000

New Hampshire bars could be staying open later. 'Last Call' could be 2 a.m., an hour later than it is now. That's what is proposed in a bill that passed the Granite State House a few weeks ago.