Authorities said Cassandra Haskell was using a sled to descend parts of Mount Avalon when she hit a tree.
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The Conversation: How politicians can draw fairer election districts — the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake
Redistricting — the process of determining the boundaries of election districts in which people vote — is a key element of politics that has more of an effect than people might realize. One Republican political consultant called it an election in reverse: “Usually the voters get to pick the politicians. In redistricting, the politicians […]
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Applications for food production industry grants open to Maine businesses
To support and expand Maine’s food production capabilities, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in partnership with FocusMaine is offering the Tastemakers Initiative for a sixth time. Applications are open to Maine agriculture, aquaculture or fishery businesses, or companies that source from Maine agriculture, aquaculture or fisheries. The Tastemakers Initiative helps established food and beverage companies in Maine […]
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Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program announces new partnerships to improve food access
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program recently announced a collaboration between its soup kitchen and three local organizations to provide free meals to members of the greater Brunswick community. Beginning March 4, People Plus is offering members a warm soup on Mondays. Independence Association will offer bagged lunches to its service users as well as members […]
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From the Chamber: The price and cost of engagement
February is new member month at the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber, and our team has been out meeting with perspective members and telling them about what our chamber of commerce does. One of the critical questions people ask is “What do I get with membership?” It’s a great question, and honestly, it’s a relatively new question […]
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The Conversation: Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
THE CONVERSATION — Fresh U.S. intelligence circulating in Congress reportedly indicates that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon in space with a nuclear component. News reports speculating about what the weapon could be abounded after Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, released a cryptic but alarming statement on Feb. 14, 2024, regarding the information, which he framed […]
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4-H summer camp scholarships available through Merrymeeting Audubon
Merrymeeting Audubon has full or half scholarships available for one week of summer residential sessions at one of four University of Maine Cooperative 4-H camps: Tanglewood, Bryant Pond, Blueberry Cove and Greenland Point. Applications and information can be found at merrymeeting.maineaudubon.org/camp-scholarships/. School counselors and principals may also have applications and information. There is a wide […]
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KELT to host energy-efficiency lecture featuring local advocate
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is hosting a free Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, about resources that can help to save energy and save on the cost of heating and electric. Sam Saltonstall, a local volunteer who has led projects that have increased energy efficiency in many Maine homes, is the presenter for […]
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Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association showcases pollock with new dip
MCFA partnered with Dunstan Smokehouse in Scarborough to produce a new product to bring more seafood to the local market.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Cold and blustery Burnt Mountain
My son, Adam, and I made several attempts to plan a climb of Burnt Mountain in Carrabassett Valley over a two-month period. At every juncture, our competing schedules interfered. Finally, on Jan. 21, we were able to connect. There was a downside: powerful winds and frigid wind chills were forecast. After some deliberation, we decided […]
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