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New Maine state flag design unveiled

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4 months ago

August 5, 2024

This image was chosen as the model design for a potential new Maine state flag. Maine voters will decide in November whether to adopt it as the official flag. Image courtesy of the Maine Secretary of State’s Office

AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Monday unveiled a model design for what could soon become the new Maine state flag.

The design was one of more than 400 submissions that Bellows received as part of a design contest she announced in June.

It is based on the original state flag used in the early 1900s and features a realistic pine tree in the center, a blue star in the upper corner and a buff background. Bellows opted for the more lifelike tree image instead of a stylized pine tree that some had proposed.

Maine voters will decide in November whether to adopt the design as the new state flag. If approved, it will replace the flag that features the Maine state seal.

“The design I have selected as the model flag to be delivered to the adjutant general – designed by Adam Lemire of Gardiner – stood out as a beautiful, faithful representation of an Eastern White Pine tree proper. Should voters vote yes to Question 5 in November, we will have a beautiful state flag that honors our past and our future,” Bellows said.

This story will be updated.

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Maine Veterans Project hosts Thanksgiving distribution event

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6 hours ago

November 25, 2024

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Maine Veterans Project hosts Thanksgiving distribution event

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – One local organization is looking to improve the holidays for hundreds of veterans in the Greater Bangor area

The Maine Veterans Project hosted their Thanksgiving distribution event this morning from 8am until 12pm at their office in Bangor.

Any veteran in the Greater Bangor area was welcome to stop by and get some food for free to help feed them and their families this Thanksgiving.

Meals were also delivered to those who couldn’t make it to the event in person.

Over 200 large bags of non-perishable food were available as well as turkeys, milk, eggs, burgers, and bacon.

They also had some cold weather gear available to those who needed it including jackets, socks, and gloves.

Hermon elementary school students also made some heartwarming cards for the veterans who would be picking up food at the event.

Maine Veterans Project vice president Anthony Murano said their goal was just to help as many veterans as they could.

“As you can see we do have a lot of moving parts going on out here. Today is our Thanksgiving distribution event, and the goal of today is to feed as many veteran’s families as we possibly can for the Thanksgiving season. We do have a small food pantry that we do keep stocked throughout the year, so if we have any vets that are looking for a little food assistance, we can help in that aspect,” said Murano.

Maine Veterans Project partnered with several local businesses and organizations to help make this event possible including Evan’s Veterans Project and the Not Your Average Nurses Foundation.

And for more information on everything that the Maine Veterans Project does, you can visit maineveteransproject.org or check them out on Facebook.

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Maine Celtics fall to Capital City Go-Go on late 4-point play

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14 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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Maine Celtics fall to Capital City Go-Go on late 4-point play

Erik Stevenson was fouled making a 3-pointer and completed the four-point play with 3.5 seconds left to lift the Capital City Go-Go to a 96-93 win over the Maine Celtics on Sunday at the Portland Expo.

Stevenson finished with 36 points for Capital City. Ruben Nembhard Jr. added 13 points. 14 rebounds and seven assists, while Michael Foster Jr. had 14 points.

Ron Harper Jr. had 21 points and six rebounds for the Celtics. JD Davison added 11 points and 10 assists, while Baylor Scheierman finished with 16 points and six rebounds. Drew Peterson scored 18 for Maine.

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