Leeann Stapleton

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REAL ID: Deadline arrives after years of delays. Here's what you need to know.

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

PORTLAND, Maine — It's May 7, 2025. That means the long-anticipated deadline for Real ID has arrived. The Real ID is a federal mandate that has been 20 years in the making. Travelers planning to take domestic flights will now be required to show their Real ID, or passport, in order to get through TSA. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the Bureau of Motor Vehicles has been issuing roughly 119 Real IDs daily, on average.
Fontaine Realty raising money for Make-A-Wish Maine in memory of realtor's son

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

Make-A-Wish is a nonprofitthat aims to grant the wishes of critically or terminally ill children. For more than 10 years, the real estate team at Fontaine Realty has been hosting yearly fundraisers for the Maine chapter of Make-A-Wish. This year, Fontaine's fundraiser is a silent auction, and it's being hosted in memory of realtor Hannah Clark's son, Jackson, who had a rare genetic disorder called Sanfilippo Syndrome.
Bangor, Maine air quality among the best in the country, according to report

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

BANGOR, Maine — The American Lung Association released its 26th annual State of the Air report Wednesday. Out of the 10 counties in Maine where the air quality is monitored, the grades were mixed, with mostly A's. Lance Boucher is the director of advocacy in Maine for the American Lung Association. He said the report takes data from a three-year period.
Boston Marathon runner carries memory of 5-year-old Biddeford boy across the finish line

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

BOSTON — Monday marks the 129th Boston Marathon, with more than 200 Mainers among the 30,000-plus runners in the field. However, not every Mainer will be crossing the finish line physically, but rather carried in the hearts of those who cared for them. That is true for a 5-year-old from Biddeford named Gio. Gio passed away a couple of years ago from a rare genetic condition called Morquio A syndrome.
Boston Marathon runner carries memory of 5-year-old Biddeford boy across the finish line

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

BOSTON — Monday marks the 129th Boston Marathon, with more than 200 Mainers among the 30,000-plus runners in the field. However, not every Mainer will be crossing the finish line physically but rather carried in the hearts of those who cared for them. That is true for a 5-year-old from Biddeford named Gio. Gio passed away a couple of years ago from a rare genetic condition called Morquio A syndrome.
129th Boston Marathon: More than 200 people from Maine are running

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

BOSTON — Monday is the 129th Boston Marathon. Over 30,000 runners are tackling the 26.2 mile course that spans from Hopkinton to Boston, covering several cites and towns in between. Over 200 people from Maine are running as well. They say they’re excited for race day and looking forward to crossing the finish line.
Lice clinic in Maine reports 40 percent case spike, stresses proactive checks

1 month ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — A lice treatment clinic in Maine is advising parents and guardians to be proactive. Specialists at the Lice Clinics of America office in South Portland report seeing a 40 percent increase in cases over the past year. However, Linda Brann said a reason for the jump in cases is that more people are checking for them and are more aware of the signs. Brann said lice cannot fly or jump, but they do scurry, using hair like a ladder.
Southbound lanes on I-95 close Sunday morning due to crash

1 month ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

MAINE, USA — A Sunday morning crash caused delays and detours southbound on Interstate 95. According to the Maine Turnpike Authority, the crash happened between Exit 53 in Falmouth and Exit 63 in Gray. Traffic was detoured, but as of 10:11 am the MTA says all lanes are open. NEWS CENTER Maine reached out for more information and we will update you when we learn more. Update: 10:11 AM The road is now open. Motorists traveling southbound on I-95 be advised, there is a crash at mile 55...
South Portland hosts Repair Fair at public library

Jan 25, 2025 | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Dozens of people flocked to the South Portland Library on a chilly Saturday morning with broken or damaged items in hand to be fixed by some knowledgeable volunteers. With a limit of one damaged item per person, people brought anything from clothes to jewelry to electronics to woodwork and more, all to be fixed free of charge. Susan Parmelee is the sustainability program manager for the city of South Portland.
Ogunquit Spirit of Giving celebrates 20 years of collecting gifts for kids

Dec 9, 2024 | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

OGUNQUIT, Maine — For the past two decades, an organization in Maine run by volunteers has been working to make sure kids whose families may not be able to provide Christmas gifts, can still have a little holiday cheer. Ogunquit Spirit of Giving marked its 20th year of collecting gifts for kids associated with non-profits Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine and the Frannie Peabody Center. The motivation behind the efforts is to "give" kids a special holiday, volunteer Rick Barber said.

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