Over 50 Maine beaches tested positive for potentially unsafe contamination levels last year
Press Herald - Gov. Janet Mills is delaying action on dozens of bills passed by lawmakers this legislative session, such as measures to ban untraceable firearms and to give the Wabanaki Nations exclusive rights to operate expanded online gambling. Monday was the deadline for the final bills the Legislature passed, and since lawmakers have now adjourned for the year, any unsigned bills will be held until the next time lawmakers come back in session for at least three days — which is likely January.
Maine Ulster Scots - Maine Celtic Celebration – July 18-20, Belfast Maine. a family-oriented weekend celebrating the rich Celtic heritage, culture, and hospitality found along the Coast of Maine. Visit us at our MUSP tent & displays. https://www.mainecelticcelebration.com/
Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival – August 16 -17, Windsor Fairgrounds Windsor,Maine. Join us for a weekend of all things Scottish - a jam-packed two days of Scottish heritage,competitions, music, and entertainment like never before including the 2025Scottish Heavy Athletics Men’s World Championship will be held right here in Maine! The Maine Ulster-Scots Project will once again host the popular Clan and Family information venue and our own MUSP tent – Stop by and say hi. https://www.mainehighlandgames.org/
Quechee Scottish Games and Festival – Aug 23, Quechee, Vermont. Step onto the field and experience decades of timeless tradition! Immerse yourself in the vibrant essence of Scottish culture as clans encircle the main field, Highland Dancers gracefully take the stage, and the sound of the pipes fill the air from all directions. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Scottish heritage, where generations unite to create cherished memories! https://quecheegames.org/
NH Highland Games & Festival – September 19-21, Loon Mountain, NH. One of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America. There’s something for everyone from Scottish music, dance, food, and fun to heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, and crowd-favorite, massed bands. https://nhscot.org/
Midcoast Now - July 9, 1978: On this day in 1978, a massive blaze devastated a Brunswick lumber yard, destroying several buildings. Click here to read more on this story from 1978 from our archives on Newspapers.com.