Nina Mahaleris

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Published
August 20, 2023

A mad dash for a magical ending: My first time in a hot air balloon

As launch after launch was canceled due to weather, my chances of riding in a hot air balloon for the first time were fading fast.
Published
August 18, 2023

Video: Actually one balloon did lift off the ground

Cuddles the Teddy Bear goes for a ride during 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival.
Published
June 15, 2023

Texas man killed, two others injured after truck crashes into tree in Auburn

Police say a man from Florida was driving at a high rate of speed before the Wednesday crash.
Published
June 10, 2023

Search the database of 2023 Maine moose lottery permit winners

The 2022 Moose Permit Lottery winners database is searchable by hunter’s name or hometown.
Published
May 14, 2023

Two motorcyclists seriously injured in Buckfield crash

Rider inexperience is believed to have been a factor in the crash, according to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
Published
April 9, 2023

‘It’s in my blood’: Longtime candlepin bowlers keep a New England tradition alive

As candlepin alleys slowly disappear in Maine, diehard fans and some new to the sport hope to keep the challenging, unique brand of bowling around. ‘I love this game because you cannot conquer it.’
Published
April 9, 2023

Where to candlepin bowl in Maine

The Maine Candlepin Bowling Association and other sources list at least 15 candlepin bowling alleys around the state still in operation.
Published
April 9, 2023

String. Deadwood. Spread eagle. A beginner’s guide to speaking the language of candlepin

If you’ve ever been bowling, you’ve most definitely heard the word “strike,” “spare,” and maybe even a “turkey.” But candlepin bowling has its own special language. Walk into any candlepin bowling league night and you’ll likely hear a jumble of seemingly random words pieced together as players bowl their strings. If you’re a candlepin newbie, […]
Published
January 30, 2023

Tell us the best (or worst) Valentine’s Day gifts you’ve ever gotten

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Now, we know gift-giving can be hard. Sometimes it’s really hard. Some years, your spouse gives you a gift so unique and special it reminds you why you fell in love with them in the first place. Other times, their gift to you misses the mark so badly […]
Published
September 22, 2022

Maine Urgent Care in Topsham to close, consolidate with Lewiston location

The move will allow the organization to increase staffing and urgent care access in Lewiston, according to a press release from Central Maine Healthcare.