Black trailblazers in a variety of fields, including politics, justice, education and outdoor recreation, were honored Aug. 1 at the Maine Black Excellence Awards at Caswell Farm in Gray. The annual gathering is the signature event of the Portland-based nonprofit The Third Place, which connects Maine’s Black professionals, students and entrepreneurs to social, professional and […]
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Want a good place to hike in Maine? Try these 6 spots
From Portland to Lubec, these hikes will be worth your time now that summer is finally here.
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Acadia National Park urges caution after responding to 2 deadly incidents within days
Park rangers responded to a collapse and head injury, a major fall and a sailboat wreck ahead of the always-busy Fourth of July weekend.
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Unsealed name of sunken mystery ship near Bar Harbor only raises more questions
New court records revealed the boat was named Delhi. A schooner bearing that name sank off the coast of Mount Desert in 1893. But there were many other Delhis sailing the coast of Maine in the 19th century.
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Emerald ash borer confirmed on Mount Desert Island
While under quarantine, all ash tree material, not including wood chips, should remain on the island, the Maine Forest Service says.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Mount Desert Island schools defrauded of more than $1 million in cyber theft
The district learned about the fraud on Tuesday and has since disabled the compromised payment system, the superintendent says.
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Acadia National Park, SAMHSA employees fired as Trump administration slashes federal workforce
Eight people were laid off from Acadia National Park, cutting the popular tourist attraction’s year-round staff by about 10%.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Camden Hills ends Cape Elizabeth’s reign in girls swimming
Thanks to strong relay teams and depth, the Windjammers win their third state championship in four seasons.