FARMINGTON — The Natural Resources Council of Maine is gearing up this year with an initiative to bring the endangered Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River and collaborate with Maine legislators in crafting a trail development bill. “We’re going to be doing a lot more in the county,” Regional Outreach Coordinator Marc Edwards told the […]
2023
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Broccoli takes over UMF dining hall
UMaine and Sodexo celebrated an initiative to have locally grown broccoli frozen and served in their dining halls during the winter by having broccoli specific dishes served to their students on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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UMF professor and team receive grant from NASA
Dr. Andrew Barton, Professor of Biology at the University of Maine at Farmington, and his team of scientists will be trekking the Arizona ponderosa pine forest to monitor its ecosystems and compare their data to NASA’s ECOSTRESS, a thermal instrument on the International Space Station.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmaker proposes allowing armed teachers in Maine schools
A Republican lawmaker has sponsored a bill that would allow a school employee who completes certification to have a gun on school property.
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No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says
Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.
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NHL All-Star festivities showcase next generation of stars
Stars Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin will again be big parts of NHL All-Star Weekend, but a new wave of top players are on the way.
Posted inMaine
Push made for full funding for Maine Climate Corps
Legislators are considering whether to bolster the corps’ ranks with $3.7 million to pay for four leadership positions and 50 participants.
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NFL notebook: Cowboys renew their faith in Prescott at QB
Dallas remains committed to Dak Prescott, but team owner Jerry Jones thinks drafting a young quarterback is wise.
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Thursday’s college roundup: St. Joe’s men hold off Dean, 94-86
Basketball: Ashtyn Abbott scores 20 points and has eight rebounds as the Monks win their second straight.
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NBA roundup: Celtics’ Brown named as a reserve for All-Star Game
The reserves are selected by the 30 NBA head coaches, who each cast ballots for seven players from their own conference.