Two University of Maine researchers are part of a team of plant geneticists and breeders working to develop tools that will help Maine scientists and farmers become more efficient in breeding new…
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advancing the breeding of economically important polyploid food crops
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Friday she will extend the requirement for certain businesses statewide to close by 9 p.m. through Sunday, January 3, 2021.
The extension is aimed…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending November 28, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,900 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 700 initial claims filed for federal…
PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Learning Center has promoted Georgie Burruss to the position of Coordinator of Educational Programs. Burruss joined the Herring Gut Learning Center staff in 2018 as an…
‘bringing out the very best’
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library announces a “gift worthy” book sale just in time for holiday shopping. This special sale will run Monday through Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., during the…
Board addresses parking issue raised by appellants
ROCKPORT — Four attorneys, members of Rockport’s Zoning Board of Appeals, and project proponents met Dec. 1 via Zoom to continue a review of an appeal brought against a proposed four-story hotel…
ROCKLAND — “I don’t think this attorney has been fair to us,” said Board Chair Eric Laustsen. “I think he’s put us, personally, in jeopardy. And I resent that. We have had nothing to do with this…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Monday an economic recovery grant program to support Maine’s tourism, hospitality, and retail small businesses, according to a news release.
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available for preorder, official release mid-december
CAMDEN — For the past two years, Camden author Ali Farrell has poured her all into her second book, a book showcasing the strength of Maine’s female fishermen, entitled Pretty Rugged: True…
showcasing more than 100 local businesses
CAMDEN — PAWS Animal Adoption Center in Camden is moving forward with its largest annual fundraiser of the year, entirely online. Starting Black Friday, PAWS will go live with its annual Auction…
making growing food easier for those with physical disabilities, limited mobility
BELFAST — Wales Park Community Garden (WPCG) is growing in the center of Belfast. To raise money for accessible beds, WPCG is participating in a nationwide fund raiser that will grant additional…
The product may contain pieces of metal, caused by a grinder failure.
ROCKLAND — Hannaford Supermarkets in Rockland has issued a single-store recall for ground beef sold on November 24 because the product may contain pieces of metal. The store’s grinder suffered…
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The CT5 is a new Cadillac, aimed directly at the BMW 3-Series, the C-Class Mercedes-Benz, the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Acura TLX and the many others of that ilk. It was conceived as Cadillac’s sports…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending November 21, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 2,200 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 2,000 initial claims filed for federal…
lights, renovation, action
Four local theater companies will receive a portion of a total $76,829 divided into 17 grants and awarded by The Maine Theater Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The grants aim to support…
The Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Employment Services, is organizing a virtual job fair focusing on part-time and flex-time positions.
“As we continue to navigate the COVID crisis,…
Updated with raffle website
West Bay Rotary is raising money to help three local nonprofits that help people in need. Net proceeds from Lucky’s Christmas Vacation raffle will benefit the Camden Area Christian Food Pantry,…
gov. mills releases statement on suspension
BOSTON — The Coast Guard suspended the active search for four missing fishermen off the coast of Massachusetts, 5:22 p.m., Tuesday.
“The decision to suspend a search is never an easy one.…
warned of the danger of a worldwide pandemic
Avril Haines, President-elect Biden’s choice to be Director of National Intelligence, spoke to the 2018 Camden Conference on the importance of international cooperation for advancement of American…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills welcomed Tuesday the release …
extensive background with National Science Foundation, limnology, ecology
PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Learning Center welcomes David Brakke to their Board of Trustees.
Herring Gut Learning Center helps students, educators, and communities learn about ocean and…
‘I'm very appreciative that one person in a small town in Maine can make Etsy work’
OWLS HEAD — Michele LeGris, an Owls Head resident residing in an old cottage by the water, is an enthusiast of old books, which propelled her to an appreciation of paper marbling.
Since…
AUGUSTA — Preliminary sales data from regulators at the state’s Office of Marijuana Policy indicate Maine’s marijuana retailers grossed approximately $1.4 million and made 21,194 transactions…
The holiday season is upon us and retailers are already preparing for what they hope will be a successful shopping season. Because of COVID-19, it’s likely we’ll be going online to look for those…
HAMPDEN — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing Emerson Mill Road to traffic at the I-95 bridges as needed between now and Friday, Dec. 4. This is part of the ongoing construction…
offsetting nearly 70% of CO2 emissions associated with electricity use
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland expects to save more than $100,000 over two years through a new contract for electricity supply, according to the City, in a news release. While the new supplier,…
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Drought Task Force met virtually Thursday to discuss the drought conditions across the state. Since the Task Force met two weeks ago, conditions have improved across much of the…
AUGUSTA — To solidify Maine’s leadership in floating offshore wind energy and collaborate with Maine’s fisheries on the industry’s development, Governor Janet Mills announced Friday the State’s…
November 1, 2020 was a great day as the Williams-Brazier Unit 37 American Legion Auxiliary of Thomaston, Maine honored their oldest member. Marion Stone, age 95, has served 25 plus years as a…
‘for many students, holiday break means a break from reliable meals, warm rooms and caring adults.’
For the past two years, students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) have left for their holiday vacation armed with warm clothes and a little extra food, thanks to the Tech Center’s annual ‘…
Nominees can be businesses, schools, nonprofits, or individuals
ecomaine, a single-sort recycling and sustainable waste management, has opened its call for nominations for the 2021 eco-Excellence Awards. The Awards are designed to recognize and celebrate…
honoring multiple individuals for devotion to community service
CAMDEN — During a special “Thanksgiving” meeting this week, the Camden Rotary Club thanked Brimstone Consulting Group for helping with a year-long strategic planning process.
Brimstone,…
benefiting three local nonprofits
ROCKPORT —The West Bay Rotary Christmas tree fundraiser is back. Christmas trees and wreaths will be available for sale at Maine Sport Outfitters, 115 Commercial Street, Rockport. The sale will…
AUGUSTA — Following an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and positivity rates in the State of Maine, the Mills Administration announced Thursday afternoon new measures to…
Public hearing tonight, Nov. 19, virtual
CAMDEN — A Nov. 19 virtual public hearing on a substantial Camden waterfront project is being carefully crafted so that citizens have ample opportunity to make comments on the proposal.
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AUGUSTA — For the week ending November 14, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 2,000 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 300 initial claims filed for federal…
working with remote and island communities to reduce vulnerabilities
ROCKLAND — The Island Institute is one of five organizations in the country recently awarded a contract for the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP), a new partnership…
providing teacher support for area schools
ROCKLAND — First National Bank recently announced a $25,000 contribution to Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
The Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership…
plus individual Awards to Casey Ellis and Leanne Taylor-Temple
Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) have earned top honors for prohibiting smoking and tobacco use on campus and addressing patient tobacco use, and two WCGH…
addressing barriers to access in rural communities in relation to substance use disorder
Pen Bay Medical Center, in collaboration with the Knox County Recovery Collaborative (KCRC), will be seeking community input regarding opioid use in Knox County. The input, analysis, and focus…
Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) welcomes Jude Stevens, DNP, as the organization continues to grow the number of primary care providers serving its coastal communities.
Before joining PBMC,…
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will use federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to support farmers and agricultural…
She’s just a Grrl In This World making small-batch products and thrashing out
NORTH HAVEN—Whoever said punk is dead hasn’t been to North Haven in awhile. Not exactly considered the gritty underground mecca for the post-punk scene, this…
Public Hearing continues to Dec. 1
ROCKPORT — At the end of a Nov. 17 virtual meeting that lasted more than four hours, Rockport’s Zoning Board of…
Many livestock and equine owners in Maine purchase all of their hay and forage needs for winter. While this year’s growing season started out well, forage growth was reduced due to low…
more than $18,500 to Maine schools for landfill diversion programs
LIBERTY — Waldo County Technical Center, in Liberty has been named as a recipient of an ecomaine grant. WCTC will use the funds for recycling collection and transportation.
Following…
Midcoast Entrepreneurs
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Stockton Springs artist and entrepreneur Chelsea Porter has found a quirky way to breathe new life into old books poised to be thrown away, turning the books into distinctive…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to take necessary actions this fall to help them file their federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021, including…
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Compared to last week’s hybrid SUV from an up-market home-grown brand, this gas-electric Honda is a paragon of civility, and for much less money. It exhibits none of the dysfunction of that…
Belfast Alive! Supporting Community Arts, Business and Culture
BELFAST — George and Kristin Frangoulis have launched Belfast Alive! a new community organization to support and promote local artists, business leaders, community organizers, and anybody…
