Since 1998, University of Southern Maine professor Chris Maher has tagged over 600 woodchucks at Falmouth’s Gilsland Farm, tracking their behavior and genealogy.
Community
Augusta worker prepares city pool for upcoming opening | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the preparation of city recreation areas in Augusta.
Winthrop School Board continues to revise transgender student policy
The policy will not continue to a first read until it is ‘needed,’ Superintendent Becky Foley says.
Norridgewock, Maine Grains eye partnership at closed New Balance factory
Voters will be asked at a special town meeting July 20 to authorize town officials to accept the donation of the New Balance factory on Depot Street.
Maine PUC to investigate fare increases at Casco Bay Lines
A group of islanders and ferry customers, with the help of a consumer watchdog, has argued that a string of rate hikes has caused ‘systemic rate shock’ for seniors and low-income residents.
Work continues on Waterville’s Rusty Lantern Market on Main Street | photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the construction of a new 24-hour market downtown.
Madison’s new town manager, 24, focuses on keeping town affairs running
Cheyenne Stevens, who has been interim town manager since April, officially takes the job July 1.
Skowhegan’s island has a new takeout spot
Mammy’s Kitchen started serving up food Wednesday. And yes, there’s still ice cream.
Ticonic Bridge in Waterville reopens to two-way traffic
Construction on the bridge linking Waterville and Winslow is about 8 months ahead of schedule, and expected to wrap up soon.
Dairy-free ice cream getting easier to find in western Maine
A quick guide to places to indulge in dairy-free ice cream options at western Maine shops.