Maine
Ayo-Faleye scores 14, Vermont knocks off Maine 65-58 in America East opener
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Ileri Ayo-Faleye scored 14 points as Vermont beat Maine 65-58 in an America East Conference opener on Saturday.
Ayo-Faleye added six rebounds for the Catamounts (11-5). Nick Fiorillo scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line. Matt Veretto was 5 of 8 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.
Kellen Tynes led the Black Bears (8-8) in scoring, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds and three steals. Peter Filipovity added 11 points and eight rebounds for Maine. In addition, Jaden Clayton had 10 points, four assists and two steals.
The growing season has arrived in Maine, so it’s time to grab the shovels and start planting.
“Your veggies, herbs, perennials, your annuals, kind of across the board, it’s safe to put those in at this point,” says Grace Frost, the Operations Manager for Highland Farms.
It all starts with good soil health, that’s the foundation to a thriving garden.
As the growing season arrives in Maine, it’s important to take the necessary steps for a successful season. (WGME)
“Whether your soil is a little older and you need to add in kind a little refresh of compost or maybe topping off your planters with some potting soil, or topping off your raised beds. Refilling that out and refreshing it for the season before popping anything else in will help give you a good footing for that planting.”
Removing any weeds from the soil is also important.
And grace says it’s a good idea to fertilize your garden in the spring when you’re initially planting to give them a jump start into the season.
As the growing season arrives in Maine, it’s important to take the necessary steps for a successful season. (WGME)
“A lot of the synthetic fertilizers, you can overdo it with them butted and those can burn the plants if you overapply. But organic fertilizers, usually those will be the brown liquids or the slow-release are built to slowly release, and they’re a little less harsh on the plants.”
Also, adding a layer of mulch on top of your garden bed has many benefits.
“Other than the weed suppression, it also helps to keep your garden beds stay cool in the summer. So it keeps the roots of your plants from cooking in the hot, hot heat. And then it helps with moisture retention, too.”
As the growing season arrives in Maine, it’s important to take the necessary steps for a successful season. (WGME)
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You’ll want to make sure your plants have enough water as well, so it’s a good idea to check the moisture in your soil often.
BANGOR (WGME) — A special ceremony was held outside the Cross Insurance Center Thursday to honor Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a plane crash last week.
During the ceremony, there was a fly over, firing salute and then the casket flag was folded and handed to Tibbetts’ mother, Barbara. Shortly after that, dispatch did an official sign off for Tibbetts.
Hundreds of police officers, not only just from Maine, but also from different parts of the East Coast, were there for the ceremony. They all lined up in front of the Cross Insurance Center as Tibbetts’ body was brought from the hearse to inside the arena, where the service took place.
“It was a great service,” Ernie Smith, who assisted on bagpipes and drums Thursday, said. “It’s good to see the turnout that there was today and how much our service members and safety people are honored by the state.”
“He just had a nice temperament to him,” coworker David Craven said. “He was liked in the agency. As we heard today, he loved his girls, his daughter and his family, and he was true blue Maine Game Warden.”
A special ceremony was held outside the Cross Insurance Center Thursday to honor Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a plane crash last week. (WGME)
As Tibbetts’ casket was brought inside Thursday morning, his family members were right by the entrance as game wardens carried the casket in. Those at the service say they hope Tibbetts is remembered by not only how dedicated he was to public service but how much he loved his family, especially his two daughters he now leaves behind.
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WVII) — An elected Maine official is being sanctioned for alleged ethics violations.
The Ellsworth City Council held a special meeting this week to discuss Councilor Steve O’Halloran, who is accused of bullying city staff.
Councilors met in executive session to hear a report from a third-party investigator who interviewed staff members.
Other councilors indicated O’Halloran may have violated city code. Some residents, however, disagree with the accusations.
“Steve O’Halloran has listened to the people for years now, and his constant reelection is a reflection of that,” said Ellsworth resident Tiffany Gasper. “What is happening and has happened feels more like retaliation because he constantly asks the tough questions.”
The report has not been made available to the public.
The meeting concluded with the council voting 5-1-1 to censure O’Halloran, with Councilor Patrick Shea voting against the measure and O’Halloran abstaining.
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