BARRING — The 30,000-acre Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge is home to more than 225 species of birds, endangered species and resident wildlife. And for the weekend of Sept. 27-29 it was also home nearly 200 Scouts and leaders, who camped on the refuge’s rolling hills and competed in activities near its streams, bogs and marshes. […]
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There’s a moose on the loose – in a New Hampshire swimming pool
Bedford Police Chief Daniel Douidi said no people or animals were harmed.
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There’s a chance to see the aurora borealis Friday night in Maine
The forecast suggests Friday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of Maine.
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Pittston passes solar moratorium in special meeting
The moratorium on solar facility applications is retroactive from July 12 and active until Dec. 12 to create the ordinance.
Posted inMaine
Maine sending emergency response teams to North Carolina for Helene recovery
The teams from Maine Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Forest Service will depart for North Carolina on Thursday and Friday, the governor’s office said.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Trio of candidates vie for two open seats on Oakland Town Council
Incumbent Dana W. Wrigley Sr. faces opposition from Shawn Michael Nava and Kelly Roderick for the pair of three-year seats on the Oakland Town Council.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Maple Fall Fest returns Oct. 12, 13
AUGUSTA – The Maine Maple Producers Association is set to host the fifth annual Maine Maple Fall Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13. The event includes more than 25 sugarhouses statewide. Some will offer sugarbush tours and presentations on how maple syrup is made, and there is always a wide variety of […]
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Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with GOP
The former first lady, whose book ‘Melania’ hits shelves Tuesday, writes in the memoir that women must have the right to decide whether they want to have a child or not.