An outdoor program that sprung out of the pandemic last fall starts up again, bringing local schoolchildren closer to nature.
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Virtual talks, film festival celebrate Earth Day 2021
Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.
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Drop in state aid to education a budget concern in Brunswick
Officials said by far the biggest red flag appears to be a decrease of more than three-quarters of a million dollars in state education subsidies.
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Bath skate park expansion reflects needs of local youth
The local skate park, part of the Midcoast Youth Center, has grown to be a safe haven for some local kids.
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After Scarborough Downs closure, harness racing poised to make a comeback in southern Maine
A former Cumberland resident will open the Cumberland Fairgrounds to racing in May, with plans to expand at a new venue permanently in southern Maine.
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Sweetser to address increased local mental health needs
The need for services was a growing concern before the pandemic, which clinicians say has sparked more cases of anxiety and depression.