The United States Department of Agriculture will soon spread more than 300,000 rabies vaccine baits in Maine to stem the spread of rabies in raccoons, but that effort won’t extend to the Midcoast, where one hospital saw a surge of people being treated for rabies last year. The fishmeal-coated baits will be distributed over a […]
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Brunswick Sewer District awarded $20,000 principal forgiveness loan
Robert Pontau, assistant general manager of the Brunswick Sewer District, announced at a recent meeting of the District’s Board of Trustees, that the district has been awarded a full principal forgiveness loan from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, for the development of a Climate Adaptation Plan. The district was […]
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Pet of the week: Meet Goddard
Goddard has been waiting for a home at Midcoast Humane since Feb. 16 and is a “No Paw Left Behind” animal, which means he’s been at the shelter for longer than most of our residents. He is a handsome 14-year-old shorthair tabby, a sweet older boy who loves comfy beds, a good snack and ear scratches. […]
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As climate change presents a Maine crisis, lawmakers to discuss solutions in Damariscotta
Maine is on the frontline of the climate change crisis, according to Bowdoinham’s state representative, as warming waters and sea level rise directly impact the state’s fishing industry. “Maine’s coastal economy and quality of life are very much at stake as this climate crisis continues,” said Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, who, along with Genevieve McDonald, […]
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Chamberlain Day returns to Brunswick Aug. 10
Pejepscot Historical Society’s Chamberlain Day event returns on Saturday, Aug. 10, to reflect on the legacy of one of Maine’s most famous sons. The full day of activities includes free tours at the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum all day, two talks, a tea in the museum parlor, and an evening sing-along Civil War concert in […]
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Brunswick police to host car show to support youth charities
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Police Benefit Association is hosting its third annual Hot Pursuit Charity Car Show Saturday to support youth sports and youth charities in the community. The judged car show is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 179 Admiral Fitch Ave., the parking lot of the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum at Brunswick […]
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Maine briefs: Tainted bottled water still on sale despite health warnings; Border patrol arrest 8 Mexican citizens entering US
Tainted bottled water still on sale despite health warnings HAVERHILL, Mass. (AP) — Bottled water tainted by dangerous chemicals is still being sold at stores throughout New England despite warnings from health officials. New Hampshire and Massachusetts have recommended the public not drink water bottled by Spring Hill Farm Dairy in Haverhill, Massachusetts after the […]
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It’s Maine’s 200th anniversary of statehood, and the party begins
Gov. Janet Mills visits Portland and 3 other communities via helicopter to launch a 15-month celebration of Maine’s bicentennial. Two hundred years ago this month, men of property and promise voted to separate from Massachusetts, paving the way for Maine to become a state in 1820. On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills toured the state via helicopter, launching […]
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Sen. Collins co-sponsors bill requiring presidential campaigns to report foreign contacts
Sen. Susan Collins is co-sponsoring legislation that would require presidential campaigns to report foreign contacts to federal authorities. Collins, a Maine Republican who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said in a statement Tuesday that she’s co-sponsoring the Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections, or FIRE, Act, introduced by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia. She’s the first […]
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Police detective IDs Lewiston teen in video of melee that killed Donald Giusti
LEWISTON — A state police officer Tuesday identified a local teenager as the person captured on video throwing a rock that was believed to have knocked down a man who later died. Detective Jennifer King testified in 8th District Court that she watched two personal videos of a June 12, 2018, brawl on Knox Street […]