Residents of Brunswick Landing, the site of Maine’s worst toxic firefighting foam spill, joined environmental groups to urge lawmakers to quantify the amount of foam in Maine and fund a voluntary program to collect, store and dispose of it.
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Freeport Flag Lady JoAnn Miller, a pillar of patriotism, dies
One of the Freeport Flag Ladies passed away on Feb. 22, surrounded by friends and family. A public celebration of life will be held Tuesday, March 4.
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Maine State Board of Education seeking new student member
The application period is open for students until Friday, Feb. 28.
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Suspensions lifted against Bowdoin College students after pro-Palestine encampment
Student organizers announced that suspensions against 8 students who were involved in the 5-day protest have been lifted.
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Recreation and preservation butt heads in East Brunswick
Following a public forum where a plan for the Former Maine Gravel & Captain Fitzgerald Land Parcels was reviewed, the project’s advisory committee discussed the site’s ecology, emphasizing the primary goal: balancing ecosystem with increased recreational use.
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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.
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Fit-Up grants help redevelop Freeport’s downtown spaces
Freeport is looking to revamp the downtown area to be more business-friendly with the implementation of the Fit-Up grant program to help small businesses with some costs.
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Sheepscot salmon show a rare resurgence in Maine
A recent survey of Atlantic salmon redds revealed a higher count than expected, given last year’s low water levels — a hopeful sign in local streambeds.
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Nonprofit boat builders in Rockland to host open house
The Apprenticeshop in Rockland is hosting an open house featuring the Carney 8′ Pram from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the shop, 655 Main St. Designed by shop Director Kevin Carney, these sturdy lapstrake sail-and-row boats are built by junior apprentices throughout the academic year and used in The Apprenticeshop’s summer and fall sailing […]
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Brunswick nonprofit creates new fund to support Midcoasters with disabilities
Independence Association and Spindleworks, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults and children with disabilities in the Midcoast, recently announced the establishment of a new endowment aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability and expansion of its vital programs and services. The endowment includes three funds designed to generate a reliable stream of income that will provide […]