A “homegrown” prohibition that fits with Maine’s culture and laws can provide us meaningful protection against gun violence.
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Commentary: Maine’s forests can protect our global climate, grow our local economy
We’ve uncovered clear pathways for Maine’s forests to participate in the mitigation of climate change.
Dec. 20, 1966: About $50 worth of clothes stolen from laundromat in Waterville, 40-ton ‘package boiler’ arrives at Keyes Fibre Co., and 2-year-old miniature poodle was rescued from heavy traffic in Waterville
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Obituary: Adrienne (Adams) Doyle
TUSCON, Ariz. – Adrienne (Adams) Doyle, lately of Gardiner, Maine, died on Dec. 12, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona, shortly after a …
Death Notice: Adrienne (Adams) Doyle
Doyle, Adrienne (Adams) formerly of Gardiner, Dec. 12, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona. Spring services, Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner. …
Wiscasset-based foundation offers environmental leaders scholarships
WISCASSET — Chewonki Foundation is offering two $15,000 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships to support Maine students who would like to join Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki in 2023-24 for the fall or spring of their junior year in high school. The semester-long academically rigorous residential program is based in Wiscasset. Learning takes place in […]
Union Fair trustees seek entries for 2023 poster
The Trustees of the Union Fair are looking for artists to submit artwork for the 2023 fair poster. The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 10. The winning poster will be used in posters, schedule brochures and digital media. The winner also will get a $750 cash prize. Full contest rules and an entry form […]
State wildlife department seeks help with bird sightings
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks citizens’ help with bird sightings. Any bird observed in Maine through Wednesday, March 15, will help the department complete the five-year Maine Bird Atlas project. According to a news release from the Augusta-based department, 191 birds call Maine home in the winter. Those who see a […]
Local roundup: Forest Hills boys basketball cruises past Temple Academy
Mason Desjardins scores 31 points for Tigers in win.