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Guy O'Connell has turned his backyard into a micro-vineyard with grapevines covering his yards (East Deering).

The Frontenac grapes will be ready to harvest by mid to late September as he prepares to test his low-tannin blends with neighbor help.

Target and Walmart in Maine are recalling Taylor Farms products over a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors.

Items include Taco Dip (best if used by Aug. 12) and Pico de Gallo (best if used by Aug. 16); Taylor Farms now uses alternative suppliers.

Kennebunk fire officials said a child wandered away from a distracted caregiver at Mother's Beach on Monday and was safely reunited shortly after.

Officials warned parents to keep phones down — lifeguards cannot substitute for proper supervision near the water.

Bob Wiegars flew his drone on Sunday to capture thousands of striped bass schooling in Saco Bay.

He returned Monday to see that the fish group had grown larger but lost its tight formation (according to his camera footage).

Windham high and UMaine grad Sarah Talon earned a pro basketball contract to play in Germany.

She will join her new team later this season, marking a milestone for a local athlete.

South Portland has launched a program offering free weatherization assistance to 50 households; residents can apply on a rolling basis to get help with minor repairs and energy efficiency upgrades from city staff & local contractors.

State regulators approved York Hospital's plan to merge with MaineHealth.

The merger will close on Oct. 1 and the hospital will continue its inpatient care while gaining more resources and specialty services.

Fall sports practices start on Monday, Aug.

17 with games beginning early September as student-athletes prepare for the season. Portland sports medicine expert Sarah Shubert advises warming up, using proper gear, and getting a pre-season physical to lessen injury risks — a key step for safe play.