Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, recently joined national advocates, medical professionals and affected Maine families to raise awareness for organ donation at a State House event hosted by New England Donor Services. The organization invited Hepler to speak at their annual Maine event to advocate for organ donation and to share her story as a donor […]
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White sharks make frequent visits to Maine’s coastal waters, new data reveals
But most white sharks tracked during a new study only hung out for about 15 minutes at Maine’s most popular sandy beaches before moving on, and the number of shark visits is still low compared to hotspots like Cape Cod.
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Woolwich rep. wants free state park admission for veterans’ families
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, introduced legislation on March 25 that would restore free admission to state parks and historic sites for the immediate family members of veterans and active military personnel. “When a person serves in the military, in many ways, so does their family,” Hepler said. “Veterans make up nearly 10% of Maine’s population, […]
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Funding Maine’s future
This month, my colleagues in the Legislature and I passed a Continuing Services Budget to ensure funding for existing state operations over the next two years. The first part of the biennial budget addressed our most pressing issues and allows us to move forward on crafting a fiscally responsible two-year budget that meets our district’s needs. […]
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Tips for reserving a site at Maine’s favorite campgrounds
What you need to know to book a stay at the state’s most in-demand spots.
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Georgetown’s Reid State Park leads new era of coastal management
As storms become more frequent and intense, Reid State Park shifts from recovery to resilience, including removable boardwalks and growing partnerships.
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Midcoast fishermen warn of ‘destructive’ end to Maine Sea Grant
Aquaculture farmers from Westport Island to Biddeford warn that the Trump administration’s decision to cut federal funding will harm Maine’s working waterfront, though Sen. Susan Collins announced Wednesday that the terms were being negotiated.
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Where to find ‘Antiques Roadshow’ when it makes its first Maine stop
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will host the Emmy-nominated series on June 18 for an all-day appraisal event. The event is free, but tickets are required.
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Are taller seawalls the answer to rising seas and storm surge?
A bill would allow coastal seawalls to be raised by 2 feet to protect coastal homes, property and roads, but opponents claim higher walls would flood neighboring properties and result in sandy beach loss.
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Bath police charge man with felony for leaving positive graffiti
A Phippsburg man has been charged with aggravated criminal mischief by Bath Police for the heart graffiti with kind messages found spray-painted in various public areas around the city.