Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers kicks off fundraising campaign as lumber prices surge
Habitat 7 Rivers Executive Director Adam Lacher says the cost of building a 1 story, 2 bedroom home on donated land has increased by $45,000 since COVID-19. Author: Sean Stackhouse (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 7:12 PM EDT May 2, 2021 Updated: 7:12 PM EDT May 2, 2021
HARPSWELL, Maine Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers kicked off its 28th annual Spring Walk to Build fundraiser on Sunday. The annual fundraising campaign, which is normally one large walk, is being split into multiple small-scale walks this year due to the pandemic. People can participate in the walks through June 30th. Donating to events like this, donating online, anything that anyone can do to help makes a big big difference, especially right now, said Habitat for Humanity 7 River Executive Director Adam Lacher.
A local quilter is holding an online auction of Dr. Shah themed quilts, pillows, masks and more with all proceeds going to benefit the Preble Street Resource Center
Monmouth police say standoff that led to blockage of Rt. 126 ended peacefully, suspect in custody
Monmouth police said officers arrived Friday morning to find Howard Gribbin had barricaded himself inside his garage at home number 378 on Rt. 126. Author: Griffin Stockford (NEWS CENTER Maine), Sean Stackhouse (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 12:55 PM EDT April 30, 2021 Updated: 6:57 AM EDT May 1, 2021
MONMOUTH, Maine The Monmouth Police Department said in a press release Friday that a standoff with a man who allegedly violated a protection order led Monmouth fire officials to block traffic on Route 126. Police said the standoff ended peacefully and the road is back open.