Sen. Angus King, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a discussion draft bill Thursday that aims to expand development of offshore wind. The Renewable Energy on Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act would codify a renewable energy leasing program on the Outer Continental Shelf similar to the current leasing program for […]
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Volunteers work to keep Mainers in need from missing relief checks
A network of volunteers continues to help low-income Mainers file state tax returns so they can claim their $850 COVID relief checks.
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Photos: Hundreds of patrons brave rain for Topsham Fair’s second day
Locals and out-of-state visitors fed farm animals, ate fried foods and bought handcrafted goods from local artisans on Aug. 10.
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Cause of large brush fire in Harpswell remains under investigation
The blaze took three days and the help of several other fire departments to contain.
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Insulin price cap championed by Collins stripped from spending bill by fellow Republicans
Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both have sought to cap the drug’s price, which has shot up tenfold in the U.S. – but not other countries – in 20 years.
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Amid wave of pandemic pups, animal behavior experts warn aversive training may backfire
The head of Midcoast Humane’s behavior department worries that a growing trend of punishment-based training methods is causing emotional and behavioral problems in local animals.
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Law to combat browntail moths goes into effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, to provide direct funds to communities to support their efforts to reduce the presence of browntail moths went into effect this week. LD 1929, An Act To Provide Assistance to Areas Severely Infested with Browntail Moths, creates a fund for municipalities and nonprofit organizations, such as a […]
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens recognizes longtime supporters by naming new visitor center after them
The Lyn and Daniel Lerner Visitor Center named for longtime supporters.
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Midcoast Conservancy to host ‘State of Damariscotta Lake’ event
Midcoast Conservancy will highlight its work preserving the health of Damariscotta Lake during an event from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. at Wavus Camp in Jefferson. Damariscotta Lake Watershed Manager Patricia Nease and other Midcoast Conservancy staff will discuss their efforts during the inaugural ‘State of Damariscotta Lake’ event. Topics to be addressed […]
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Mainers with family in Tigray region of Ethiopia wait and worry as civil war drags on
Nearly 2 years into the conflict, a father in Westbrook says his wife and daughter are stuck in Tigray while many families lack the ability to communicate with their loved ones.