The event celebrates the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River with opportunities to explore the night sky guided by expert astronomers and the National Park Service.
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Homeless Veterans Mobile Stand Downs scheduled for October
These events, designed to support homeless and at-risk veterans, will provide connection to housing, access to resources, services, and connections to community organizations dedicated to helping veterans overcome homelessness and other challenges.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Island Park Brewing in Winthrop draws from local lake history
The brewery and taproom, which opened in August on the north shore of Cobbosseecontee Lake, take their inspiration from the local history of drinking and dancing.
Posted inCommunity
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area to present at conference
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area is set to offer four presentations at the Maine Public Health Association Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Holiday in By the Bay in Portland. This year’s conference theme is “Innovations in Public Health.” The conference will showcase a broad array of programs, projects, and initiatives […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Can luxury apartments actually help solve Maine’s housing crisis?
Despite pervasive ‘supply skepticism,’ the evidence suggests the answer is yes: As the number of homes grows in an area, prices tend to fall and lower-cost units get freed up. But advocates say it takes time – and there are many hurdles.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Get to know who you’ll spend eternity with’: A small cemetery in Maine has an unusual tradition
Anyone who owns a plot in Weld’s Mountain View Cemetery is invited to gather each August to get to know the people they’ll be buried beside.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Efforts to sow doubts about election results haven’t yet taken root in Maine
Election officials here say voters of both major parties trust that Maine’s elections are free and fair because they are run by local towns and by people who are well known in the community.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Unity does exist in this aptly named Maine town – everyone avoids talking politics
The tense divisiveness on the national stage can feel far away from this Waldo County town.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police arrest local man they say caused up to $90,000 in damage to Rowe Auburn cars
Skyler Henson, 25, of Auburn was arrested Saturday afternoon when police arrived at the 699 Center St. Rowe Auburn cars lots and found him smashing the windows of several vehicles with a backpack.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Biden declares Quad is ‘here to stay’ as he hosts Indo-Pacific leaders for summit in his hometown
President Joe Biden is showcasing the Indo-Pacific partnership he nurtured since taking office.